Lisbon

What a wonderful location to stay in Lisbon—in the middle of an elegant neighborhood like Chiado and so close to the trendy Bairro Alto. — Afar Magazine

Lisbon's first contemporary boutique hotel, with sleek contemporary design, "the BA" is in the heart of the city. — Fodor's

An attractively restored building in the city's historic quarter. — Michelin Guide

“The nearby shopping is wonderful” at this hotel in artsy Bairro Alto, and “helpful staff” point out the most fashionable cafés and boutiques. — Condé Nast Traveler

Lisbon continues to attract a slew of design-hotels, yet this one remains perhaps the city's best. It resembles a sumptuous town house in San Francisco's celebrated Pacific Heights, with... — Star Service

Lavish hotel on a lush hilltop overlooking the Tagus River in a quiet residential-embassy district, 10 minutes from downtown. — Andrew Harper

Originally built as the private residence of a count, Olissippo Lapa Palace sits proudly atop Lapa Hill in Lisbon’s most elegant and exclusive neighborhood — Forbes Travel Guide

This 19C palace combines lavish style and classic splendour. — Michelin Guide

Lisbon's most refined hotel is located in an elegant residential neighborhood dotted with embassies and celebrity-worthy mansions. The 19th-century palace, along with its newer annex, is... — Star Service

"Every aspect of this hotel was superb, with the only possible drawback being its location. Even so, we would stay here again in a heartbeat." — Condé Nast Traveler

Occupying a marvellously restored 19th-century palace with views of the Tagus, this grand hotel has extensions framing a garden. It is located between central Lisbon and Belém. — DK Eyewitness

This hotel's palatial main building, the former home of the Marquis of Valle Flôr, is a national monument that harbors a collection of fine 19th-century art. — Fodor's

This grand palace, with parquet flooring and frescoed ceilings, was built in 1904 by a cocoa baron, who surrounded it with a garden of subtropical trees. — The Telegraph

A beautiful 19C palace... featuring an array of decorative detail. — Michelin Guide

The opulent Pestana Palace is a luxury hotel in a gorgeous 19th-century palace. — Oyster

Luxe high-rise with impressive city views, two restaurants and Lisbon's largest spa. — Jetsetter

The soaring tower of the Corinthia Hotel offers memorable views over the impressive 18th century Aquaduct of Águas Livres, one of Lisbon’s most iconic sights. — The Telegraph

An excellent option for visitors looking to stay close to the airport...offers five-star accommodations and impeccable service just a short hop from both the airport and the historic downtown. — Fodor's

Consistent maintenance and dependable service are its best assets, but the pool, full-service spa and dependable dining gain the respect of savvy leisure travelers. — Star Service

Today the place is state-of-the-art. In the heart of the financial district, it lies a 5-minute taxi ride to the historic center. — Frommer's

The prime location next to Parque Eduardo VII is a big plus for guests at Tiara Park. Top-hat-attired bellhops greet arrivals with genuine smiles. — Star Service

Excellent facilities and professional staff. — Michelin Guide

Rising high above the heart of Lisbon, opposite the leafy, Eduardo VII Park, the InterContinental surpasses all expectations. — The Telegraph

In a modern building overlooking the Eduardo VII park, this is first and foremost a business hotel: comfortable, practical and professional. — DK Eyewitness

Business travelers like this distinctive hotel for its location—right by Parque Eduardo VII—and facilities. — Fodor's

Its suites boast the finest decoration you'll see in any major Portuguese hotel: slender mahogany canopied beds with fringed swags, marquetry desks, satinwood dressing tables, and plush carpeting. — Frommer's

Perched atop one of Lisbon's seven hills, flanking Parque Eduardo VII, about 200 meters northwest of Praca Marques de Pombal, this property continues to crown Lisbon's legion of hostelries. — Star Service

In addition to the top-notch service the brand is known for, the hotel goes above and beyond with its amenities. — Oyster

There may be luxury hotels in more attractive locations... and with more characterful interiors (but take a look at the spa) – yet the Ritz is absolutely there for its guests. — DK Eyewitness

Everything... has been designed to ensure a perfect stay for its guests. — Michelin Guide

Honeymooners and hopeless romantics flock to this lemon-fronted mansion, sitting pretty next to hilltop Castelo de São Jorge. — Lonely Planet

A cosy, eclectically furnished boutique hotel around a small courtyard. — DK Eyewitness

A tastefully renovated eighteenth-century mansion abutting the castle walls on the site of the former palace kitchens, parts of which remain. — Rough Guide

The 20 individually decorated rooms skilfully blend modern comforts with ancient artefacts and the walls, in Lisbon’s traditional yellow, enclose a cobbled courtyard. — The Telegraph

Quietly tucked within the walls of the Castelo de Sao Jorge, the Solar do Castelo is housed in a lemon-yellow, 18th-century mansion done in the Pombaline style. — Travel + Leisure

This late-18th-century mansion maintains fittings, furnishings, paintings, and tile work throughout that are in keeping with the building's historic character. — Fodor's

This 18th-century mini-palace was once home to famous local novelist Eça de Queirós, and you can easily imagine courting the muse as you wander through the public rooms here. — Concierge

Spacious and classically elegant... retreat to the wood-panelled library for sweeping views to the river and a stargazing telescope. — Lonely Planet

The Verdes Inn is a charming boutique overlooking the Tagus and situated next to the Museum of Ancient Art. — Oyster

A romantic feel and classic style. — Michelin Guide

This 40-room hotel housed in an 18th-century building on bustling Avenida da Liberdade mixes modern decor with restored historic touches. — Oyster

An invitingly cool, contemporary bolthole on one of the city’s main thoroughfares. — The Telegraph

In a superb mansion – whose ground floor once sold herbal remedies (the counter still remains) – this hotel superbly blends tradition and contemporary style. — Rough Guide

His designs combine traditional architectural features with the most modern of technology, a winning combination the way he does it. — Frommer's

The Heritage has a classic fai;:ade and a multipurpose public area, which also serves as the breakfast room. Well-appointed guestrooms that are contemporary in style. — Michelin Guide

The accommodations have been subdivided into four design concepts: Urban, Tribal, Zen and Pop. — Star Service

The rooms—designated S, M, L, XL—in this elegant hotel facing Rossio square are decorated in four styles: urban, tribu (a sort of 21st-century African), Zen, and pop art. — Fodor's

Though perhaps Lisbon’s most central hotel, there is little sniff of the mainstream in this trendy, boutique property that peers from the corner of Rossio Square. — The Telegraph

From the vast floor-to-ceiling windows of the bar or the private balconies in suites and superior rooms, visitors have a unique view over the plaza that has been Lisbon's favorite meeting spot. — Frommer's

The International Design Hotel is a fun property smack-bang in the center of the city on Rossio Square. — Concierge

In the center of one of Lisbon's showcase boulevards, this member of a French-based chain is one of the capital's major deluxe hotels. — Frommer's

Ideally placed near Lisbon’s commercial district and close to the main sights, the supremely stylish Sofitel is preferred by business executives for its modern conference facilities. — DK Eyewitness

The four-pearl Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade has 163 classy, smoke-free rooms and an upscale atmosphere that befits its location on the high-end Avenida da Liberdade. — Oyster

Luxe rooms, a chic bar and a French-Portuguese restaurant on tree-lined boulevard, Avenida da Liberdade. — Jetsetter

Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade adds sophistication and classic luxury to one of Lisbon’s most stylish avenues, Avenida da Liberdade. If shopping is your thing, then you won’t be disappointed... — Forbes Travel Guide

Chilled-out design hotel tucked away in Moorish Alfama, steps from the Cathedral and the São Jorge Castle. — Jetsetter

Once used as a shoe polish factory, Memmo Alfama hotel is a bright and breezy townhouse tucked away in a maze of cobbled streets twisting between ancient churches and Fado restaurants. — Mr & Mrs Smith

The upscale Memmo Alfama Hotel occupies a renovated 19th-century building located in the historic Alfama section of Lisbon. — Oyster

Breathtaking views are not hard to find but few match those from the Memmo's pool, the surrounding sun deck, and many of the rooms. — Frommer's

Heeding the winning formula of his retro beach hotel in Sagres, hotelier Rodrigo Machaz has conceived yet another stunning design hotel - this time in the heart of Lisbon's Arab quarter. — Wallpaper

Its location on a tree-lined street just off of bustling Avenida de Liberdade is convenient, but removed from the loud noise of the city. — Oyster

Original interiors have been beautifully restored, among 32 rooms and one suite in a private, club-like, atmosphere with a library and bar. — The Telegraph

A former town house, it originally housed studio apartments, which explains why the bedrooms are much larger than most other competitors in Lisbon. — Frommer's

Spacious guestrooms with an Art Deco feel. — Michelin Guide

The art deco touches throughout Hotel Britânia are the key selling point... Staff members are really friendly. — Fodor's

New in 2009, this hypermodern boutique hotel and spa near the waterfront offers stylish rooms that range from small to large with all the high-end fittings. — Lonely Planet

This Manuel Salgado–designed property combines 50 stylish, color-blocked rooms and suites with a prime riverfront setting and proximity to the Belém Cultural Center. — Travel + Leisure

This dockside hotel contains decoration that reflects the area's history, with themes relating to the golden age of Portuguese maritime exploration. — Fodor's

This small boutique hotel is a proud member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts and garners strong interest for that fact alone, especially from North Americans. It is a clever design option... — Star Service

Lisbon’s first five-star riverfront hotel commands uninterrupted views of the Tejo. It’s also noted for its cutting-edge interior design. — DK Eyewitness

The ten painstakingly renovated suites of this ancient palace (part of it dates back to 100 B.C.) by the Castelo de São Jorge in the Alfama will feed your dreams for years. — Concierge

"The former residence of a noble family dating back to 1449, the hotel has sitting rooms like no other. — Condé Nast Traveler

The history of Lisbon itself is present in Palacio Belmonte: it has walls built during the Roman and Muslim occupations and 59 azulejos panels from 1725, and the main building was built in 1449. — Travel + Leisure

There’s a pool framed by herb gardens, a wood-panelled library where classical music plays and numerous other luxuries that justify the price tag. — Lonely Planet

Fancy getting the royal treatment during your stay in Lisbon? This is the place. Palacio Belmonte is a 15th Century palace perched high on a hillside within the walled grounds of the... — Fodor's

Today it offers 306 rooms and one of the city’s best rooftop bars, the Sky Bar. — The Telegraph

In spite of increased competition among upmarket hotels, this enduring favorite continues to hold its own, luring guests with such enticing features as the only hotel pool in central Lisbon. — Frommer's

There's enough marble in the public areas to make you fear for the future supply of the stone, but grandness gives way to comfort in the rooms. — Fodor's

The 306-room is an attractive, upscale hotel in a great location just off of Avenida da Liberdade's bustling sidewalks. — Oyster

Elegant, comfortable hotel... cosy and stylish. — Michelin Guide

A landmark on the city’s modest skyline, the Sheraton has beautiful views from its rather 1970s interior. — DK Eyewitness

At a busy intersection on the east side of Parque Eduardo VII, this unsightly landmark 25-story skyscraper is a favorite of Americans seeking familiar surroundings. It is across the park... — Star Service

The most desirable rooms are in the tower, opening onto views of the Vasco da Gama Bridge, the Tagus, or the city. — Frommer's

Even those who eschew chain hotels appreciate this Sheraton overlooking modern Lisbon. — Fodor's

Soaring high above Lisbon, this modern tower block houses 369 stylishly designed guest rooms. — The Telegraph

The Portuguese word pousada ('rest stop') may suggest a small and cheerful guest house, but this grand lodging is far from modest. Owned by the Portuguese luxury hotel chain Pestana,... — Fodor's

On Lisbon’s magnificent Praҁa do Comércio, this Pousada ticks all the boxes, weaving luxury with cultural heritage, art and history with modern comforts, impressive views with an impeccable location. — The Telegraph

Impressively refurbished former ministry in a superbly central location on the Praça do Comércio. — Andrew Harper

Pousade de Lisboa’s position along historic Lisbon’s Praça do Comércio (“Commerce Square”) could not be more fitting — Forbes Travel Guide

Rooms are very simple, but the whole place is hospitable, cheerful and tidy. Plus, it's really cheap. — EuroCheapo

It’s not often a hotel emulates its host city—low-key, low-cost, soulful, and adorably yet effortlessly hip—with near perfection. — Condé Nast Traveler

The 45-room LX is a cool boutique option often offering reasonable rates. — Oyster

This birthday-cake-blue hotel wins travellers over with a hard-to-beat Cais do Sodré location and small touches such as free afternoon port and pastéis de nata (custard tarts). — Lonely Planet

If you are more interested in the night life of Lisbon, I highly recommend to stay in the area of Barrio Alto, known as the nigh-life and entertainment district of Lisbon. — Afar Magazine

It is in one of Lisbon's most happening nightlife areas and is handy for the sights of Belém and beaches of the Estoril Coast. — Fodor's

Built in 1892, Lisbon's first luxury hotel combines regal elegance with modern comfort. — Fodor's

This compact belle-epoque beauty, one block from the square, at the southern end of Avenida da Liberdade, is in one of the most agreeable locations in the city for business and leisure travelers alike — Star Service

Palatial certainly sums up this belle-époque hotel with its blingy chandeliers, polished marble and skylight. — Lonely Planet

The doyen of the city’s luxury hotels has a colourful history going back to the early 20th century. — DK Eyewitness

Built at the end of the nineteenth century, and rumoured to have a secret door direct to neighbouring Rossio station, this is one of Lisbon’s grandest hotels. — Rough Guide