Palacio RamalhetevsMemmo Principe Real
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, memmo Principe Real ranks marginally higher than Palacio Ramalhete. memmo Principe Real comes in at #42 in Lisbon with approval from 8 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Wallpaper.
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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Memmo Principe Real Lonely Planet
Wallpaper The Telegraph Mr & Mrs Smith
Jetsetter
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Tablet Afar Magazine
Independent Show All Reviews
Rua Dom Pedro V, 56J, Lisbon 1250-094, Portugal
From $141/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "Príncipe Real's hottest new hotel is this 41-room cradle of cool steeped in a corresponding high-design ethos with its sister property in Alfama." Full review
Wallpaper "Lisbon’s increasingly vibrant Príncipe Real neighbourhood, where sleek concept stores now jostle with buzzy restaurants, is the setting for the latest hotel in the Portuguese Memmo group." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"From its 41 sleek rooms and elegant restaurant, it offers panoramic views across the capital." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Sleek, modernist and irreproachably chic, Memmo Principe Real cuts a fine figure amid the concept stores and trendy eateries of the neighbourhood it takes its name from." Full review
Jetsetter "Old meets new at this hillside oasis in Lisbon's famed Moorish district, awash with castle-inspired tapestries and modern art." Full review
Fodor's "Visitors who want to feel fabulous during their visit to Lisbon may well want to consider a stay at this gorgeous five-star boutique hotel located in the fanciest part of the city." Full review
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The hotel restaurant doubles as its bar, and guests should be sure to try the signature cocktail-made with dry Port wine, Campari, and tonic.
Travel + Leisure "Memmo's second Lisbon hotel sits in the city's trendiest bairro, Príncipe Real, where design and fashion are paramount." Full review
Tablet19.1
"If you’re choosing Lisbon, you’re already ahead of the curve: The Portuguese capital is slightly gritty, utterly charming, and often overlooked among travelers to the Iberian Peninsula...." Full review
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) So it follows that you’ll want to choose a hotel in a neighborhood that’s off the beaten tourist path too, and we’ll let you in on one of the locals’ secrets: The neighborhood known as Príncipe Real is a corner of the city that’s beloved by locals in the know, and — we’re calling it now — the next big thing.
Afar Magazine "The hotel’s most magnificent luxury...might be its terrace, dominated by a long and narrow outdoor pool that’s heated all year long and fabulously lit up at night." Full review
Independent "A top-floor terrace shrouded in glass and ferns houses a saltwater pool and cocktail lounge. Mood-lit rooms are warmed by faux fur throws and fireplaces on the terrace"
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