Memmo Principe RealvsSantiago De Alfama - Boutique Hotel
Santiago de Alfama - Boutique Hotel and memmo Principe Real are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Santiago de Alfama - Boutique Hotel scores marginally higher than memmo Principe Real. Santiago de Alfama - Boutique Hotel scores 78 with recommendations from 5 publications like Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Afar Magazine.
Memmo Principe Real
Lonely Planet
Wallpaper
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Jetsetter
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Tablet
Afar Magazine
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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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Santiago De Alfama - Boutique Hotel The Telegraph Fodor's Travel + Leisure Tablet Afar Magazine Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Rua de Santiago 10-14 | Alfama, Lisbon 1100-494, Portugal
From $204/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
The Telegraph9.0
"Located in the oldest part of the capital, Santiago de Alfama's 19 rooms are all different whilst celebrating the best of Portugal." Full review
Fodor's "The magic happens in a reformed 15th Century palace, long-abandoned but now brought beautifully back to life as one of Lisbon's most stylish lodgings." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A derelict 15th-century palace in Alfama is now a discriminating 19-room boutique escape by discerning Dutch hotelier Heleen Uitenbroek, who has stamped a keen sense of place everywhere." Full review
Tablet19.0
"We’ve got no hard facts to back this up, but if the local hotel scene is any indication, Portugal must have more palaces per capita than just about any place on the planet. This..." Full review
Afar Magazine "The property also has the amenities of a larger hotel, including a spa, meeting space, and two restaurants, including Manny’s Bar for lingering over petiscos and Portuguese specialties." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"In 2015, Dutch hospitality dreamer Heleen Uitenbroek turned a ruined 15th-century palace into Lisbon's latest luxury sleeps at this 19-room bastion of style." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"It spans just 19 rooms, which means even the most (relatively) humble room offers ample space to spread out...and the views, thanks to Lisbon’s hilly topography, are impressive." Full review
