10/10 Excellent
Geoffrey
28 Sep, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a newly created, lovingly designed hidden gem, a secret, luxury refuge in one of the most botany neighborhood of Lisbon. Once you buzz through the mysterious door, an elegant old stone interior antechamber leads you to an elevator. Reception is on the first floor (second floor for us Americano), where you're offered a cup of tea or coffee or wine (!). Nearby is the elegant breakfast cafe with windows overlooking the busy boulevard. Then to the room which was restrained elegance. Lovely minimalist art, two tall windows with view of the ocean (I was on the fourth floor). A perfect bathroom with everything just at hand as t should, a large, smartly-made bed with four large pillows, comfortable mattress. A table, armor and closet, decorate with unique, simple accents. Reviewers like to say "it felt like home" but to heck with that. This felt like the vacation studio I wish I had the design sense to create for myself! I especially love the interior shutters that blocked out ALL the outside light and city sounds. I've seldom slept so well. The continental breakfast was small (but that's the point, you're in Europe, duh) but very tasty and they brought freshly cooked eggs to order to every table. Look, as a liftlong business traveler I have stayed at over 250 hotels, and this is now favorite boutique getaway. Ever. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Seriously.
Geoffrey
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024