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Lisbon / The stay, beyond the listing
Rua Rodrigues Sampaio, 17
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A strong location, welcoming service, spacious Art Deco rooms and highly praised breakfast are balanced by dated bathrooms, variable sound insulation, absent pool and gym, and only basic workspace and connectivity evidence.
Worth checking: 5 of the 691 reviews in our sample contain a complaint about soundproofing between rooms. See the evidence
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Seen from USD 182 a night on sample dates
Strongest: Location and getting around 9.0, Staff and service 8.5, Breakfast and dining 8.2
Weakest: Pool 0.0, Wi-Fi 5.0, Working from the room 5.0
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We observed USD 182–335 a night on sample dates. Live prices move with the calendar.
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A closer look, on your terms
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Will you actually sleep here?
109 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.
Sleep is generally comfortable, but noise can be the deciding issue.
Check before bookingRecent supplied reviews document loud plumbing and noise from neighboring rooms.
Sleep is generally comfortable, but noise can be the deciding issue. Guests praise the beds, pillows, blackout curtains and calm setting, while some report thin soundproofing, neighboring-room noise or loud bathroom pipes. Light sleepers should request a quiet room.
Guests reporting this gave the whole stay 9.2/10 on average.
The room was very comfy and quiet so we always had a good nights sleep
Well configured and large bedrooms with very comfortable beds
I was woken up by noise from the room next door
Construction noise meant we couldn’t use the very welcome balcony
Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.
What are the rooms actually like?
152 reviews about this · 24 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.
The rooms are spacious and comfortable overall. Guests especially like the generous size and beds, though some bathrooms and fixtures feel dated and a few report hard mattresses or weak flushing. It suits travelers who value space more than modern finishes.






the rooms were huge and comfortable
Well configured and large bedrooms with very comfortable beds
Mattress too hard for my tastes
The toilet could do with a stronger flush!
Is it clean and well kept?
124 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.
The hotel is clean, but parts of it feel overdue for updating.
Check before bookingSeveral supplied reviews describe bathrooms, fixtures, furniture, or facilities as old or dated.
The hotel is clean, but parts of it feel overdue for updating. Guests strongly praise cleanliness and maintained common areas, while some mention dated bathrooms, worn fixtures, plumbing issues or occasional damp smells. Expect character with an older feel, not a contemporary finish.
Guests reporting this gave the whole stay 7.88/10 on average.
Those who complained rated the whole stay 6.33/10 on average.
Those who complained rated the whole stay 5.5/10 on average.
Spotlessly clean
Rooms are quite dated
Minor issues - the plumbing seemed to make a lot of noise
7/10. Cleanliness is a clear strength, and common areas appear maintained, but room-condition evidence is mixed: several guests report dated bathrooms or facilities, while recent plumbing and odor-related complaints show that isolated serious defects can occur. The overall score is reduced for documented maintenance limitations, not for a demonstrated cleanliness failure.
Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.
Do the staff fix things when they go wrong?
447 reviews about this · 17 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.
Staff are one of the hotel’s strongest points and usually respond warmly and helpfully. Guests praise the friendliness, housekeeping and smooth check-in, although isolated complaints suggest problem-solving is less consistent when something goes wrong. It is a good choice if personal service matters to you.






The hotel’s staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful
my husband and I checked out at 1:00 pm (later check-out)
Not on the level of the breakfast or porter staff
Is breakfast worth booking?
336 reviews about this · 8 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.
Breakfast is worth booking if you enjoy a generous, well-presented spread.
Check before bookingSome supplied reviews describe the breakfast selection as repetitive.
Breakfast is worth booking if you enjoy a generous, well-presented spread. Guests praise its freshness, variety and long serving window, though some find the selection repetitive and coffee feedback is mixed. Dining beyond breakfast appears limited.



really good breakfast with fizz if wanted and a large range of food
The free coffee capsules were just what I needed in the afternoon (thanks a lot for the staff who prepared exactly what I wanted
Breakfast was repetetive
a coffee machine + an ironing board an iron in the room would have been good
Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.
Is the pool as good as the photos?
2 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026. Limited evidence: treat this assessment as provisional.
There is no documented swimming pool, so the pool photos or expectations do not apply here.
Check before bookingThe supplied evidence indicates no swimming-pool amenity.
There is no documented swimming pool, so the pool photos or expectations do not apply here. Choose this hotel for its rooms, service and location rather than resort facilities.
No pool is documented in the supplied facilities, and a supplied review explicitly reports no pool amenities. The pool is therefore treated as absent.
Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.
How well placed is it, really?
90 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.
The location is excellent for exploring Lisbon on foot and by metro.
Check before bookingNo supplied evidence establishes sidewalk quality.
The location is excellent for exploring Lisbon on foot and by metro. Guests praise the central setting, nearby shops, cafés and restaurants, with Avenida station close by, though reaching some areas involves cobbled hills and the neighborhood is not completely quiet. It is especially good for city-break travelers who want easy access to sights.
You could walk to all the main sites and there were lots of great shops
it's only a (max) 5 minutes walk from Avenida metro station making it a very easy journey from the airport
Long-ish walk down to city centre and back on cobbled hills
The score combines access to nearby places, transport and sightseeing. Nearby-place counts and distances come from the stored Google Maps/POI scrape; guest reviews supply the practical walkability and taxi context.
Evidence confidence: moderate. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.
Can you work or take calls from the room?
0 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026. Limited evidence: treat this assessment as provisional. Confidence is low because the available sources are limited or inconsistent.
Wi-Fi is listed as a facility, but its speed, reliability and suitability for calls are not established.
Check before bookingNo supplied evidence reports Wi-Fi speed, stability, coverage, outages, or video-call performance.
Wi-Fi is listed as a facility, but its speed, reliability and suitability for calls are not established. Treat it as adequate for basic use rather than a confirmed work-from-room strength.
Internet is listed as a facility, supporting basic availability, but there is no evidence about performance or reliability. This is therefore an ordinary, low-confidence assessment rather than a verified quality rating.
Evidence confidence: limited. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.
Is the desk usable for a working day?
2 reviews about this · 1 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026. Limited evidence: treat this assessment as provisional.
The room appears to offer a table for a laptop, but not a dedicated workstation.
Check before bookingThe photographed surface appears to be a round table rather than a dedicated work desk.
The room appears to offer a table for a laptop, but not a dedicated workstation. Guests provide little evidence about comfort, power access or ergonomics, so it is better for occasional tasks than a full working day.

Moderately usable workspace evidence: a table and laptop are shown, and two corpus-detected mentions were positive. The image suggests an improvised or non-dedicated setup; dimensions, outlets, chair ergonomics, and sustained comfort are unknown. Marketing photography cannot establish real-world usability.
Evidence confidence: moderate. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.
Is there anywhere to train?
2 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.
There is no documented gym or workout facility.
Check before bookingNo gym or workout facilities are documented.
There is no documented gym or workout facility. Guests looking to train on site will need another plan.
Score 0: the supplied reviews explicitly document “no gym” and “No workout facilities.” The corpus statistics independently record two detected gym mentions, both complaints. The retrieved reviews are not prevalence estimates, and no equipment, size, lighting, condition, or crowding evidence is supplied.
Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.
Is it worth the money?
11 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.
The hotel offers good value when you prioritize location, spacious rooms, breakfast and attentive staff. Its older décor, uneven soundproofing and limited facilities explain why the value is solid rather than exceptional. It fits city travelers who spend more time exploring than using hotel amenities.
Amazing value for money
Patterns in the reviews we analyzed
Patterns from 691 analyzed reviews. Use them to ask better questions: review counts are not a prediction of your stay, and text interpretation can miss nuance.
5 of 691 reviews contain a complaint about this.
5 of 6 classified opinions about this were negative — 83% of these opinions. 5 of those are from the last 730 days. 6 of 691 reviews mention it at all.
Rooms need a bit more sound proofing
A bit of noise at night from other rooms/corridors - to be expected in a hotel that has not been specifically built to be soundproof
4 of 691 reviews contain a complaint about this.
4 of 4 classified opinions about this were negative — 100% of these opinions. 4 of those are from the last 730 days. 4 of 691 reviews mention it at all.
3 of 691 reviews contain a complaint about this.
3 of 6 classified opinions about this were negative — 50% of these opinions. 3 of those are from the last 730 days. 6 of 691 reviews mention it at all.
Minor issues - the plumbing seemed to make a lot of noise
Reasons guests were glad they booked
434 reviewers praised it, 9 complained · 98% of opinions positive
The hotel’s staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful
297 reviewers praised it, 17 complained · 95% of opinions positive
really good breakfast with fizz if wanted and a large range of food
101 reviewers praised it, 5 complained · 95% of opinions positive
Spotlessly clean
77 reviewers praised it, 0 complained · 100% of opinions positive
the rooms were huge and comfortable
52 reviewers praised it, 3 complained · 95% of opinions positive
You could walk to all the main sites and there were lots of great shops
Get a feel for the neighbourhood
24 mapped places sit within a five-minute walk. Distances are straight-line, converted to walking time at 80 m per minute with a 25% detour allowance.
We have no confirmed rail or metro station in this map sample. Check the public-transport places below and verify the route to your destinations.
Within 500 m: Café Klandestino (5 min). Late-night venues this close are worth knowing about if you are a light sleeper.
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Observations for specific dates, not a quote
These are historical observations, not live availability. Room types, occupancy, taxes and cancellation rules may differ between samples. Check the final total with the provider.
USD 182–335per night on sampled dates · historical observations
Good value when: Best supported at approximately $181.69–$193.58 per night before the separately displayed tax amount, with breakfast and complimentary touches included.
Poor value when: More questionable at $335.08 per night before the separately displayed tax amount, or when a room has documented maintenance, datedness, or upgrade limitations.
Short answers
64 of 691 reviews mention noise. Of the 64 reviewers mentioning it, 12 described a problem and 52 described it positively. These are counts of the collected reviews, not all guests. Separately, 3 reviews mention construction or roadworks nearby, 3 of them in the last two years, most recently 2025-05-29.
Jump to the detail24 mapped places sit within a five-minute walk. No rail or metro station was identified in the mapped data. Check public transport and practical routes before booking. 52 reviewers praise how much is walkable from the door.
Jump to the detail314 reviews mention breakfast. 297 described it positively and 17 described a problem.
Jump to the detailIt scores 0.0/10 here. 2 reviews mention the pool, 2 of them as a complaint. No pool is documented in the supplied facilities, and a supplied review explicitly reports no pool amenities. The pool is therefore treated as absent.
Jump to the detailRates we observed for the listed sample dates ran USD 182 to USD 335 a night, with a midpoint around USD 194. Prices move with dates and room type.
Jump to the detailLight sleepers unwilling to request a quieter room; Travelers seeking modern bathrooms or extensive leisure facilities; Guests needing a dedicated ergonomic workspace or verified fast Wi-Fi.
Jump to the detailWorking while you stay
Reviewed coworking spaces and work-friendly cafés within 3 km in a straight line. Check the actual journey, opening hours and any day-pass or laptop rules before you go.
Coworking space · 170 m away · LodgeLens rating 7.7/10
A credible choice for a focused Lisbon working day or a longer professional base, particularly if comfortable surroundings and organized member activities matter more than a constantly sociable hot-desk floor.
Read the review →Coworking space · 340 m away · LodgeLens rating 6.7/10
Giraldo Works deserves a trial rather than an unconditional booking for a call-heavy working month.
Read the review →Coworking space · 450 m away · LodgeLens rating 6.1/10
SoHome looks worth considering for a garden-oriented working day, but only after receiving a clear confirmation that you can enter.
Read the review →Same neighbourhood, different stay
Hotels we have analysed within about 1.5 km in a straight line. Compare the trade-offs before you choose.
330 m away · strongest: location and getting around 8.3/10
A generally positive but uneven city hotel: its strongest advantages are location, cleanliness, staff friendliness, breakfast variety and generally comfortable rooms.
Read the review →550 m away · strongest: location and getting around 8.8/10
A stylish, generally comfortable city hotel with an excellent walkable location, strong cleanliness evidence, good beds and reliable-looking Wi-Fi.
Read the review →670 m away · strongest: staff and service 8.0/10
A stylish, well-located hotel with strong staff sentiment, comfortable beds, a real rooftop pool and generally good cleanliness.
Read the review →700 m away · strongest: location and getting around 8.2/10
A well-located hotel with comfortable rooms, strong breakfast, attractive rooftop facilities and generally friendly service.
Read the review →Compare what matters to your stay
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Gym scores 8.0/10 in our analysis, compared with 0.0/10 here.
Gym: 8.0/10 · 16 reviews about this
Trade-off: Light sleepers or guests highly sensitive to aircraft, corridor or mechanical noise
Read the supporting evidence →Gym scores 8.0/10 in our analysis, compared with 0.0/10 here.
Gym: 8.0/10 · 26 reviews about this
Trade-off: Light sleepers highly sensitive to aircraft, traffic or mechanical noise.
Read the supporting evidence →Gym scores 7.5/10 in our analysis, compared with 0.0/10 here.
Gym: 7.5/10 · 30 reviews about this
Trade-off: Guests requiring guaranteed spacious or windowed rooms.
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What supports this review
691 reviews analyzed across 8 languages. Latest guest review: October 2026. 397 reviews from the last 12 months. Analysis: October 2026. How our analysis works
Sample dates: Nov 2024–Oct 2026. Average stay rating 9.6/10, normalized across sources. The latest 12 months average -0.0 points versus the full sample; changing guests and sources can affect this.
Our sample is not every review or every stay. Missing evidence does not establish that a facility is absent or a problem is resolved.