Palacio RamalhetevsBairro Alto Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Bairro Alto Hotel ranks significantly higher than Palacio Ramalhete. Bairro Alto Hotel comes in at #1 in Lisbon with praise from 17 reviews like Rough Guide, DK Eyewitness and Condé Nast Traveler.
Palacio Ramalhete
Tablet
Oyster
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Rua das Janelas Verdes 92, Lisbon 1200-692, Portugal
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Tablet19.1
"Palácio Ramalhete, located amongst the walkable, narrow streets in the old Lisbon neighborhood of Janelas Verdes, is a tranquil place decorated with little more than courtyards, views and..." Full review
OysterUpscale
"In a former palace dating back to the 17th century, the 12-room Palacio Ramalhete AL is a charming, upscale bed-and-breakfast with lots of character." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This attractive 18th-century palace delivers a real feel of authentic Lisbon, with its rich interior detail, flower-filled courtyards and literary past as home to the Maia family." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Built in the 18th century, Palácio Ramalhete hotel’s regal moniker makes it seem royally high-and-mighty; but this Pombaline-style Lisbon stay is surprisingly discreet and laid-back." Full review
Afar Magazine "There are three tiered internal courtyards, the highest of which has a small, heated outdoor pool shaded by a massive palm tree, and River Tagus views in the distance. " Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Tranquil place decorated with little more than courtyards, views and sunlight, that and the occasional touch of geometrically patterned tile-work...each of the twelve guest rooms is a little different" Full review
Time Out "If you went to school in Portugal, the word “Ramalhete” will immediately remind you of Eça de Queirós and his novel “The Maias”" Full review
Lonely Planet "If you're looking for the "wow" factor, the Palácio Ramalhete ($$$), occupying a 17th-century palace, is one of Lisbon's most popular five-star design hotels"
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Bairro Alto Hotel Michelin Guide
Concierge
Insight Guides Lonely Planet Oyster Tablet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
Praca Luis de Camoes 2, Lisbon 1200-243, Portugal
From $300/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "An attractively restored building in the city's historic quarter."
Concierge "The street-level Portuguese-contemporary restaurant and the airy bar overlooking the square have become clubhouse central for Lisbon's scene-makers."
Insight Guides "Ultra-chic boutique hotel in the bohemian Bairro Alto district, in the old heart of Lisbon. A short walk from the main sights."
Lonely Planet "Bairro Alto’s funkiest boutique hotel bears the hallmark of interior designer José Pedro Vieira." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This upscale boutique is centrally located between Bairro Alto and Chiado neighborhoods, within walking distance to attractions." Full review
Tablet19.1
"It’s stylish, it’s plush, it beckons you off the street with its cheery yellow exterior." Full review
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Travel + Leisure "Located between the shopping of Chiado and... Bairro Alto, the Bairro Alto Hotel is housed in an ocher, 19th-century baroque building that overlooks the Luis de Camoes square." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Set in an attractively restored 18th-century building in Praça de Camões, in the heart of Lisbon, this hotel delivers luxury with style."
Rough Guide "A grand eighteenth-century building that has been modernized into a fashionable boutique hotel."
Condé Nast Traveler "“The nearby shopping is wonderful” at this hotel in artsy Bairro Alto, and “helpful staff” point out the most fashionable cafés and boutiques." Full review
