Memmo Alfama HotelvsLX Boutique Hotel
memmo Alfama Hotel and LX Boutique Hotel are both rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, memmo Alfama Hotel ranks marginally better than LX Boutique Hotel. memmo Alfama Hotel scores 83 with accolades from 10 sources like The Telegraph, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.
Memmo Alfama Hotel
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Travessa Das Merceeiras 27, Lisbon 1100-348, Portugal
From $123/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Tablet19.4
"You knew Lisbon was getting hip, but this is ridiculous. The lovingly restored 19th-century building that houses Memmo Alfama could hardly be more gorgeous, the neighborhood of Alfama..." Full review
Wallpaper "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." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The upscale Memmo Alfama Hotel occupies a renovated 19th-century building located in the historic Alfama section of Lisbon." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Offering an authentic taste of Lisbon, this 42-room hotel lies within the Kasbah-like lanes that make up Moorish Alfama." Full review
Jetsetter "Chilled-out design hotel tucked away in Moorish Alfama, steps from the Cathedral and the São Jorge Castle." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "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." Full review
Fodor's "With a lofty location at the top of historic Alfama, this stylish 4-star boutique hotel scores major points for its detail-driven design, carefully-restored 19th Century building, and friendly staff." Full review
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YOU SHOULD KNOW Some rooms lack any kind of view, be sure to book an Alfama room if this is a deal breaker.
Travel + Leisure "The trendy Memmo Alfama is made up of three seamlessly combined 19th-century structures, all done up in a soothing natural wood palette that blends in unobstrusively in Lisbon's most historic quarter, the Moorish-influenced Alfama." Full review
Afar Magazine "The first property in the local Memmo chain of boutique hotels in Lisbon, set the tone with 42 rooms awash in crisp, clean lines and a neutral color scheme of warm whites and beiges. " Full review
Lonely Planet "Slip down a narrow alley to reach this gorgeous Alfama boutique option, a stunning conversion of a shoe-polish factory and former bakery." Full review
LX Boutique Hotel
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Rua do Alecrim, N12, Lisbon 1200-017, Portugal
From $83/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge "LX brought a much-needed dash of color and fun to the unassuming Cais do Sodré area when it opened in September 2010."
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OysterUpscale
"The 45-room LX is a cool boutique option often offering reasonable rates." Full review
Tablet18.4
"Each floor is a tribute to a vital aspect of the bustling Portuguese capital, with literal infusions." Full review
Rough Guide "A tasteful makeover to an old townhouse has made LX Boutique into a popular small hotel with its own chic restaurant."
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"It’s not often a hotel emulates its host city—low-key, low-cost, soulful, and adorably yet effortlessly hip—with near perfection." Full review
Fodor's "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." Full review
Afar Magazine "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." Full review
Lonely Planet "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)." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"River views, artsy interiors and a relaxed bar make this boutique Lisbon hotel a popular choice among hip and unpretentious 20- and 30-something couples." Full review
Jetsetter "Lisbon’s hottest hotel is a five-floor tribute to the city’s charms, with views of the Tagus River." Full review
