HOTEL AVENIDA PALACE

We checked in and checked out twice during our 10 day tour of Portugal, having toured the country in between. The welcome is extremely warm and certain members of the staff went above and beyond to make our time truly memorable. We were upgraded each time we checked in. Beware of rather small " superior " rooms; but keep in mind, this is a city hotel. The bathroom amenities included Molton Brown products which added to the luxurious feel.  If you book through their website you may expect great perks including room upgrades and bar discount.  The location cannot be beat; located near two train stations, lovely areas to walk (Praca Commercio was only 10 minutes away on foot) and easy to get taxis. The public rooms are magnificent; truly what you would expect of a palace. The buffet breakfast, included in the room rate had a large selection including eggs, hams, cheeses, crepes and sparkling wine!

We got there by almost accident. It is located on a very nice street. It is a fixed menu. We had dinner and it was absolutely delicious it surpassed our expectations. Really recommend it ! The service is amazing also.

We stayed at this classic hotel 4 years ago. I knew I would return as I was so happy I stayed the first time. Great breakfast. Right at the beginning of the old city, it is perfectly situated by the main square with lots of restaurants and cafe's. Right next to the train station as well but you would never know it. Up the hill is the Barrio Alto and the Principe Real. Both are worth exploring as there is a farmers market and many quaint shops. If you like decorative tile, check out these neighborhoods. Walking distance from the hotel or a short tram ride up the hill about a 100 meters from the hotel. Extremely helpful staff and concierge . I look forward to my next stay.

You will never get better or more personalized service than at this hotel's breakfast buffet. If you come to the bar ("light meals"), the waiters are so quiet that it might take you five minutes to notice one standing nearby and ready to take your order. Be aware that the hotel doesn't have a full-scale restaurant, though the salad nicoise at the "bar" was excellent. Wifi in my room was about 20 Mbps symmetric. It was even faster in the lobby. Definitely the best public WiFi speed that I've experienced in Portugal. (However, it was somehow intermittent and not very usable for FaceTime even though the overall throughput was high.) The location is ideal for being a tourist, right on top of a Metro station, the train station to Sintra, etc. Very friendly front desk staff.

Wow, this place is indeed a palace - with ballrooms, drawing rooms, parlors, libraries and a winding eloquent staircase! Although the rooms are well appointed, it is a bit dated. But service is wonderful, the interior feels like a movie set.... you can tell that it was quite beautiful in its glory days. They had a pianist playing pp songs in their grandroom before we left for dinner.