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Lisbon / The stay, beyond the listing
Avenida José Malhoa 10
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A practical, transit-accessible stay with a good desk, generally well-regarded staff and breakfast, but meaningful uncertainty around renovation noise, room compactness, maintenance and sleep quality.
Worth checking: 25 of the 447 reviews in our sample contain a complaint about noise. See the evidence
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Strongest: Location and getting around 7.5, Breakfast and dining 7.4, Staff and service 7.0
Weakest: Pool 0.0, Sleep and noise 5.0, Cleanliness and condition 5.0
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Will you actually sleep here?
94 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.
Sleep is a mixed bet.
Check before bookingRenovation noise is a current documented risk.
Sleep is a mixed bet. Some rooms are quiet and well insulated, and guests praise the beds, but aircraft, hallway and neighbouring-room noise can intrude, with renovation noise an added risk. Light sleepers should request a quiet room and check whether work is still underway.
Guests reporting this gave the whole stay 6.56/10 on average.
Guests reporting this gave the whole stay 6.83/10 on average.
quiet place for one night
Comfortable bed
The windows did not seem to help with the noise from the planes flying overhead
Very noisy during the day because of renovations
Evidence confidence: moderate. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.
What are the rooms actually like?
77 reviews about this · 37 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026. Limited evidence: treat this assessment as provisional.
The rooms are serviceable but inconsistent. Guests praise some renovated, clean and spacious rooms with comfortable beds, while others find them tight and report small beds or disappointing bathrooms. Expectations should stay practical rather than boutique.






spacious clean renovated room with a comfortable bed
Comfortable bed
Room was small and tight
Bed size small
Is it clean and well kept?
101 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.
Cleanliness is uneven, and the hotel does not always feel well kept.
Check before bookingSupplied reviews document mold, dirty showers, stains, odors, old towels and worn or outdated furnishings.
Cleanliness is uneven, and the hotel does not always feel well kept. Guests describe clean rooms and common areas, but others report mold, dirty showers, stains, smells, broken fittings and dated furnishings, especially where rooms have not yet been renovated. This matters most if you care about a fresh, consistently maintained room.
Guests reporting this gave the whole stay 7.14/10 on average.
Those who complained rated the whole stay 5.8/10 on average.
The room and all common areas were clean
Not clean and hygienic
the bathroom flush button was broken
5.0/10. Overall condition is ordinary to below good because cleanliness reports are positive in aggregate but material complaints document mold, stains, odors, broken fittings and dated furnishings. Renovations and conflicting room experiences reduce confidence in a uniformly consistent condition.
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?
135 reviews about this · 19 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.
Staff are one of the stronger parts of the stay. Guests commonly describe reception, bar and housekeeping teams as friendly, with check-in and check-out often quick. They may not always resolve room problems smoothly, so service helps but does not erase uneven maintenance.






The team at the reception and the bar and housekeeping are Excellent
quick check in and check out
For the first time in my many stays at IBIS hotels I was requred pay on check in rather than check out
Is breakfast worth booking?
144 reviews about this · 59 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.
Breakfast is generally worth considering.
Check before bookingSome supplied reviews describe limited breakfast variety, weak quality, poor coffee and inadequate dietary options.
Breakfast is generally worth considering. Guests praise its freshness, choice of fruit, bread and pastries, and the hotel also has a well-regarded café, bar and restaurant. Some report weak coffee, limited variety and few dietary choices, so it suits guests who value convenience more than an exceptional spread.






The breakfast was amazing and until 12 o'clock (mid-day)!
The on-site café serves delicious food and it is very close to the IPO hospital where we needed to be
No fridge or coffee/tea facilities
Dinner menu choice was limited
Overall dining is clearly good but not exceptional: breakfast receives substantial positive feedback and the supplied photographs show broad food presentation, while other guests report limited variety, weak preparation, poor coffee and dietary gaps. Pricing and actual service conditions remain undocumented.
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?
0 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026. Limited evidence: treat this assessment as provisional.
There is no established hotel swimming pool.
Check before bookingNo supplied evidence establishes an on-site swimming pool.
There is no established hotel swimming pool. The water shown in imagery is not evidence of an on-site pool, so do not book this hotel expecting pool facilities.
Scored 0 because no supplied evidence establishes that a swimming pool exists. The photograph is an outlook over a large body of water, not a pool; supplied reviews do not contain usable pool observations. Availability and operating status therefore remain unverified.
Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.
How well placed is it, really?
56 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026. Limited evidence: treat this assessment as provisional. Confidence is low because the available sources are limited or inconsistent.
The location is a practical strength, especially for public transport. Guests mention an easy walk to Praça de Espanha station and reasonable access toward the city centre, while the area may not be especially quiet. It suits travellers who prioritise getting around over staying in the heart of the old city.
20 mins walk from the city center
a short walk (5-7min) to Praca de Espanha underground station
There was no safe in the room
Can you work or take calls from the room?
4 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.
Wi-Fi is a coin toss rather than a dependable work tool.
Check before bookingNo measured speeds or outage duration are supplied.
Wi-Fi is a coin toss rather than a dependable work tool. Internet is available, but guest experiences are mixed and there is no evidence confirming reliable speeds or video-call performance. Bring a backup connection if work depends on being online.
A score of 5 reflects confirmed internet availability but limited evidence about actual guest performance: no reported speeds, no outage details, and mixed corpus classifications. Video-call suitability cannot be inferred.
Evidence confidence: moderate. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.
Is the desk usable for a working day?
6 reviews about this · 12 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.
The room desk is usable for basic work, but not guaranteed to be ideal for a full day.
Check before bookingOne supplied review describes the rooms as extremely small.
The room desk is usable for basic work, but not guaranteed to be ideal for a full day. Photos show a dedicated desk, and guests describe some desks and rooms as spacious, though room size varies and the chair, outlets and monitor setup are unconfirmed. It is better for short tasks than a demanding remote-work setup.






7/10: Multiple photographs show a dedicated desk with a chair, and a supplied review explicitly praises a large desk. The score is moderated because another supplied review describes extremely small rooms, while desk dimensions, outlets, and sustained working comfort are unverified.
Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.
Is there anywhere to train?
1 review about this · analyzed Oct 2026. Limited evidence: treat this assessment as provisional.
There is no documented hotel gym, and a guest explicitly reports that none is available.
Check before bookingNo gym is documented in the supplied facilities.
There is no documented hotel gym, and a guest explicitly reports that none is available. Choose elsewhere if on-site training is important.
Scored 0/10 because the supplied evidence explicitly says there is no gym. No equipment, size, condition, lighting, or crowding can be assessed.
Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.
Is it worth the money?
23 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.
Value is reasonable but depends heavily on the room you receive. Guests call it good value when the room is clean and comfortable, while dated rooms, noise and maintenance problems can make the stay feel overpriced. It is best for practical travellers who prioritise location and basics over polish.
Good value for money
Not worth the money
Patterns in the reviews we analyzed
Patterns from 447 analyzed reviews. Use them to ask better questions: review counts are not a prediction of your stay, and text interpretation can miss nuance.
25 of 447 reviews contain a complaint about this.
25 of 40 classified opinions about this were negative — 63% of these opinions. 25 of those are from the last 730 days. 40 of 447 reviews mention it at all.
The windows did not seem to help with the noise from the planes flying overhead
slightly noisy from landing airplanes routed above hotel
The airplane noise when landing
16 of 447 reviews contain a complaint about this.
16 of 17 classified opinions about this were negative — 94% of these opinions. 16 of those are from the last 730 days. 17 of 447 reviews mention it at all.
Hotel renovation is documented, including work in rooms, lifts and common areas. Guest reports indicate daytime noise and no stated end date.
Very noisy during the day because of renovations
refurbished of some rooms from 8.30 am to 18 pm
Noise because of renovation
6 of 447 reviews contain a complaint about this.
6 of 12 classified opinions about this were negative — 50% of these opinions. 6 of those are from the last 730 days. 12 of 447 reviews mention it at all.
5 of 447 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 447 reviews mention it at all.
Smells old
Reasons guests were glad they booked
111 reviewers praised it, 15 complained · 88% of opinions positive
The team at the reception and the bar and housekeeping are Excellent
103 reviewers praised it, 22 complained · 82% of opinions positive
The breakfast was amazing and until 12 o'clock (mid-day)!
73 reviewers praised it, 15 complained · 83% of opinions positive
The room and all common areas were clean
41 reviewers praised it, 6 complained · 87% of opinions positive
a short walk (5-7min) to Praca de Espanha underground station
14 reviewers praised it, 2 complained · 88% of opinions positive
you can eat nice options in this restaurant
Get a feel for the neighbourhood
28 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.
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Short answers
40 of 447 reviews mention noise. Of the 40 reviewers mentioning it, 25 described a problem and 15 described it positively. These are counts of the collected reviews, not all guests. Separately, 17 reviews mention construction or roadworks nearby, 17 of them in the last two years, most recently 2026-10-08.
Jump to the detail17 collected reviews mention construction, roadworks or building work, first on 2026-06-23 and most recently on 2026-10-08. 16 described it as a complaint. This historical evidence does not establish whether work is continuing today.
Jump to the detail28 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. 8 reviewers praise how much is walkable from the door.
Jump to the detail127 reviews mention breakfast. 103 described it positively and 22 described a problem.
Jump to the detailIt scores 0.0/10 here. 0 reviews mention the pool, 0 of them as a complaint. Scored 0 because no supplied evidence establishes that a swimming pool exists. The photograph is an outlook over a large body of water, not a pool; supplied reviews do not contain usable pool observations. Availability and operating status therefore remain unverified.
Jump to the detailLight sleepers or guests needing reliably quiet daytime conditions.; Travellers requiring spacious rooms, substantial storage or consistently modern bathrooms.; Guests who specifically need a pool, gym or proven high-performance 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 · 970 m away · LodgeLens rating 6.4/10
Shortlist São Sebastião for its social atmosphere, rooftop and metro-adjacent location, but test the actual shared workspace before committing to a month.
Read the review →Coworking space · 1.8 km away · LodgeLens rating 5.2/10
Consider Nimbler Marquês de Pombal for a trial lounge day before committing to a month, particularly if welcoming staff and some social contact matter more than guaranteed silence.
Read the review →Coworking space · 1.8 km away · LodgeLens rating 7.8/10
Business Networking Lounge looks strongest for a conventional weekday of concentrated work, rather than as a proven all-hours or heavily programmed coworking club.
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.
Under 100 m away · strongest: breakfast and dining 8.0/10
A facilities-strong hotel with good breakfast, gym, workspace, transport access and generally comfortable room layouts.
Read the review →270 m away · strongest: working from the room 8.0/10
A well-located hotel with spacious rooms, a strong desk setup, friendly service and generally good breakfast, but with meaningful tradeoffs: variable noise, dated and uneven room maintenance, unreliable Wi-Fi, and absent leisure facilities.
Read the review →960 m away · strongest: staff and service 8.0/10
A practical, service-oriented hotel with spacious rooms, good breakfast and a useful gym, but meaningful tradeoffs in sleep quality, dated condition, connectivity and the absence of a pool.
Read the review →1.2 km away · strongest: gym 8.0/10
A practical, well-connected hotel with a strong gym, usable desks and generally friendly staff, but inconsistent room condition, sleep quality, maintenance and service reliability.
Read the review →Compare what matters to your stay
These comparisons use hotels in our analyzed collection. Follow a hotel’s review to check its trade-offs and source coverage.
Cleanliness and condition scores 9.0/10 in our analysis, compared with 5.0/10 here.
Cleanliness and condition: 9.0/10 · 39 reviews about this
Trade-off: Light sleepers who require reliably quiet surroundings.
Read the supporting evidence →Sleep and noise scores 9.0/10 in our analysis, compared with 5.0/10 here.
Sleep and noise: 9.0/10 · 11 reviews about this
Trade-off: Remote workers needing a verified ergonomic workspace and dependable video-call connectivity
Read the supporting evidence →Cleanliness and condition scores 8.7/10 in our analysis, compared with 5.0/10 here.
Cleanliness and condition: 8.7/10 · 153 reviews about this
Trade-off: Travelers needing a reliably large room or substantial storage
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What supports this review
447 reviews analyzed across 8 languages. Latest guest review: October 2026. 447 reviews from the last 12 months. Analysis: October 2026. How our analysis works
Sample dates: May 2026–Oct 2026. Average stay rating 7.8/10, 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.