Lisbon / The stay, beyond the listing
Praça Alvalade 9
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A convenient, well-equipped aparthotel with excellent transport access, but materially variable rooms, sleep quality, maintenance and remote support. Its value depends on prioritising location and kitchenette facilities over space, quiet and full-service reliability.
Worth checking: 37 of the 562 reviews in our sample contain a complaint about noise. See the evidence
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Seen from USD 91 a night on sample dates
Strongest: Location and getting around 8.0, Price and value 6.5, Wi-Fi 6.0
Weakest: Pool 0.0, Sleep and noise 4.0, Staff and service 4.0
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We observed USD 91–106 a night on sample dates. Live prices move with the calendar.
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Modern, colorful, space-efficient design and kitchen equipment are documented.
Room size and window limitations vary materially by unit.
Well-equipped kitchenette and modern bathroom are documented.
Several supplied reviews describe extremely limited floor space and ineffective or non-opening windows.
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A closer look, on your terms
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Will you actually sleep here?
161 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.
Sleeping here is a gamble: some guests find it peaceful, but thin walls, neighbours, traffic, aircraft and mechanical noise can disrupt the night.
Check before bookingSound transfer through walls and from neighbours is repeatedly documented in supplied reviews.
Sleeping here is a gamble: some guests find it peaceful, but thin walls, neighbours, traffic, aircraft and mechanical noise can disrupt the night. Beds also divide opinion, with reports of both comfort and sagging or overly hard mattresses. Light sleepers should choose carefully or request a quiet room.
Those who complained rated the whole stay 6/10 on average.
Guests reporting this gave the whole stay 8/10 on average.
Quiet
Very comfy bed
The walls are very thin so like there was some young people partying all night and we couldn’t sleep because of all the noise
The audibility is amazing - people from the neighbouring room will be audible to you and will disturb your sleep every day
Below average overall: bed comfort is mixed, soundproofing complaints are substantial in the stored corpus, and supplied reviews document neighbour, aircraft, street and mechanical noise that sometimes disrupted sleep. Some guests report peaceful stays, so this is not an unusable sleep experience.
Evidence confidence: moderate. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.
What are the rooms actually like?
171 reviews about this · 26 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.
Rooms are mixed rather than reliably comfortable. Some guests find them spacious and enjoy the views, while others describe cramped layouts, disappointing beds and bathroom problems. Check the room size and bathroom details closely if space matters.
well situated right by Alvalade Metro Station and spacious
Very comfy bed
our room was so tiny and cramped that it was literally impossible for 2 people to move around the room at once
the bed was terrible
Is it clean and well kept?
208 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.
Cleanliness is often praised, but upkeep is inconsistent.
Check before bookingSupplied reviews document inadequate cleaning, stained sheets, dirty items, odors, blocked drainage, and maintenance defects.
Cleanliness is often praised, but upkeep is inconsistent. Guests also report smells, stained items, drainage problems, broken windows and other maintenance defects. It suits travellers willing to accept some room-to-room variation, not those expecting polished condition.
Guests reporting this gave the whole stay 6.76/10 on average.
Those who complained rated the whole stay 5.89/10 on average.
Those who complained rated the whole stay 5.12/10 on average.
The room and bathroom were very clean and well equipped
the room is not cleaned well
Windows was broken
Overall condition is ordinary to somewhat below good because the evidence combines attractive, apparently intact marketing photographs and substantial positive cleanliness feedback with documented defects in fixtures, drainage, beds, windows, odors, and cleaning quality. The result reflects this range rather than the most favorable photographs.
Evidence confidence: moderate. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.
Do the staff fix things when they go wrong?
111 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.
Service is a weak point, especially when something goes wrong. Online check-in can be easy and staff sometimes respond quickly, but guests also report incorrect codes, difficult arrival and unhelpful staff. Choose it if you are comfortable handling issues digitally and independently.
and the staff were very attentive and quick to help when we had an issue with our access PIN
check in and out was easy online and the customer service was super quick and helpful
Very unhelpful staff
difficult check-in (codes were incorrect and had to be changed
Is breakfast worth booking?
69 reviews about this · 1 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.
Breakfast is not a strong reason to book here.
Check before bookingReviews describe minimal portions, poor freshness and weak coffee.
Breakfast is not a strong reason to book here. The room-delivered box is convenient, but guests describe small portions, inconsistent availability, poor freshness and weak coffee. Book it only if convenience matters more than a substantial breakfast.
Snacks for breakfast were minimal
Evidence confidence: moderate. 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. Confidence is low because the available sources are limited or inconsistent.
There is no supplied evidence establishing a pool or its quality.
Check before bookingNo supplied evidence establishes a pool or its characteristics.
There is no supplied evidence establishing a pool or its quality. Do not book this hotel expecting the pictured facilities to include one.
A pool is not documented in the supplied property data, photographs, or review text. This is an evidence gap, not confirmation that no pool exists.
Evidence confidence: limited. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.
How well placed is it, really?
173 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.
Guests rate this 6.5 (city average 8.2); our evidence assessment is 8.0. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.
The location is one of the hotel’s clearest strengths, with the metro immediately nearby and cafés, restaurants, shops and groceries within easy reach.
Check before bookingSome reviews report difficulty finding or entering the building.
The location is one of the hotel’s clearest strengths, with the metro immediately nearby and cafés, restaurants, shops and groceries within easy reach. Airport access is also convenient, though aircraft noise is possible and some guests struggled with the entrance or building access. It is best for travellers prioritising transport and neighbourhood convenience.
with the metro only a short walk away
The location was very convenient as we were right next to a metro station
Recommended parking (not the spot we used) was 30 min walk away
Felt a bit unsafe at times entering building as often men hanging around outside doors smoking stuff
Overall location is strong for daily convenience and transport: the metro is approximately 58 m away, and shopping, groceries, restaurants and cafés are close. The score is reduced for difficult wayfinding, mixed safety reports and conflicting evidence about aircraft and street noise. The provider's location score of 6.5 is consistent with these concrete limitations, though the provider score covers all guests and is not directly comparable to this evidence selection.
Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.
Can you work or take calls from the room?
15 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.
Wi-Fi is usable for many guests, with some reports of good or fast service, but reliability varies by room.
Check before bookingSome guests report weak, intermittent, or room-dependent Wi‑Fi.
Wi-Fi is usable for many guests, with some reports of good or fast service, but reliability varies by room. Others experienced weak or intermittent connections, and video calls are not assured. It is fine for basic browsing, but remote workers should have a backup.
huge smart tv and fast wifi
6/10: Wi‑Fi is available and several supplied reviews praise it, but the evidence also documents inconsistent room coverage and interruptions. No measured speeds or direct video-call tests were supplied.
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?
15 reviews about this · 7 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.
The room workspace is adequate for a short laptop session, not a full working day.
Check before bookingGuest evidence describes the workspace as very small, with limited counter space and uncomfortable or insufficient seating.
The room workspace is adequate for a short laptop session, not a full working day. Guests describe small desks, limited counter space and uncomfortable or insufficient seating, while natural light varies by room. Remote workers should look elsewhere unless the desk setup is confirmed.
huge smart tv and fast wifi
The workspace exists and is visually dedicated, but guest evidence points to a very small working area, limited counter space, awkward room layouts and uncomfortable or insufficient seating. The score is reduced for practical laptop-work limitations; dimensions and sustained comfort are not documented.
Evidence confidence: moderate. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.
Is there anywhere to train?
3 reviews about this · 2 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.
Training is possible through access to Holmes Place gyms, but the facility is off-site rather than at the hotel.
Check before bookingThe gym is at a different location, not on-site.
Training is possible through access to Holmes Place gyms, but the facility is off-site rather than at the hotel. Equipment and access receive praise, yet some guests found the instructions unclear or got no answer. It works for committed gym users who do not mind travelling elsewhere.
The images give you the impression that there’s a gym/spa available
6/10. The gym appears substantial from the supplied equipment photographs, and two supplied reviews describe Holmes Place access positively, including “The Holmes place is excellent.” However, the facility is off-site: one review says “It’s actually at different location,” while another reports no reply about access. The score reflects useful equipment with a meaningful location and access limitation.
Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.
Is it worth the money?
30 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.
Guests rate this 4.5 (city average 8.0); our evidence assessment is 6.5. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.
Value is reasonably good when the price reflects the hotel’s convenient location and self-service setup. Guests do praise it as good value, but inconsistent rooms, noise and service can quickly undermine that benefit. It suits practical travellers who prioritise location over polish.
Great value for money
Patterns in the reviews we analyzed
Patterns from 562 analyzed reviews. Use them to ask better questions: review counts are not a prediction of your stay, and text interpretation can miss nuance.
37 of 562 reviews contain a complaint about this.
37 of 59 classified opinions about this were negative — 63% of these opinions. 37 of those are from the last 730 days. 62 of 562 reviews mention it at all.
The walls are very thin so like there was some young people partying all night and we couldn’t sleep because of all the noise
you can hear everything if you have noisy neighbors - window blocked - we were not able to open the window because the handle was blocked Could have been perfect
Noise isolation is limited as well
25 of 562 reviews contain a complaint about this.
25 of 27 classified opinions about this were negative — 93% of these opinions. 25 of those are from the last 730 days. 27 of 562 reviews mention it at all.
Well one room was not clean well it's so smelly very fishy
Problems with the bathroom- smell
There is just a bit of a funky smell outside the corridors
16 of 562 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 562 reviews mention it at all.
The audibility is amazing - people from the neighbouring room will be audible to you and will disturb your sleep every day
The walls are paper thin
so you could hear noise from neighbours rooms
9 of 562 reviews contain a complaint about this.
9 of 13 classified opinions about this were negative — 69% of these opinions. 9 of those are from the last 730 days. 13 of 562 reviews mention it at all.
Hot water ran out in the middle of a shower
and water sometimes leaked from the shower area
the tv was unable to be watched and the shower flooded and no urgency to fix it from the staff
3 of 562 reviews contain a complaint about this.
3 of 3 classified opinions about this were negative — 100% of these opinions. 3 of those are from the last 730 days. 3 of 562 reviews mention it at all.
Window did not close completely and street noise could enter the room
Reasons guests were glad they booked
142 reviewers praised it, 11 complained · 93% of opinions positive
The location was very convenient as we were right next to a metro station
138 reviewers praised it, 37 complained · 79% of opinions positive
The room and bathroom were very clean and well equipped
32 reviewers praised it, 1 complained · 97% of opinions positive
21 reviewers praised it, 7 complained · 75% of opinions positive
Great value for money
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.
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.
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Observations for specific dates, not a quote
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USD 91–106per night on sampled dates · historical observations
Good value when: Best suited to short stays, particularly around airport transit, when the location and equipped studio format matter more than space or full-service hotel support.
Poor value when: Less compelling when a larger room, reliable human assistance, free luggage storage, parking, or a substantial breakfast is important.
Short answers
62 of 562 reviews mention noise. Of the 62 reviewers mentioning it, 37 described a problem and 22 described it positively. These are counts of the collected reviews, not all guests. Separately, 1 reviews mention construction or roadworks nearby, 1 of them in the last two years, most recently 2026-04-13.
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 detail30 reviews mention breakfast. 12 described it positively and 17 described a problem.
Jump to the detailOnly 15 of 562 reviews mention it at all, 8 of them as a complaint — thin evidence either way, which is itself worth knowing if you need to work.
Jump to the detailIt scores 0.0/10 here. 0 reviews mention the pool, 0 of them as a complaint. A pool is not documented in the supplied property data, photographs, or review text. This is an evidence gap, not confirmation that no pool exists.
Jump to the detailRates we observed for the listed sample dates ran USD 91 to USD 106 a night, with a midpoint around USD 102. Prices move with dates and room type.
Jump to the detailLight sleepers; Travellers needing spacious rooms or comfortable seating for two; Guests requiring dependable on-site assistance; Travellers expecting a substantial breakfast or on-site gym.
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 · 310 m away · LodgeLens rating 8.1/10
Kübe is a strong shortlist option for a remote worker who wants concentration without giving up opportunities to meet people.
Read the review →Coworking space · 950 m away · LodgeLens rating 8.0/10
Work@380 is a credible choice for a daytime working visit, especially if natural light, air conditioning and approachable hosts matter more than a documented networking programme.
Read the review →Coworking space · 2.4 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
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A practical, generally comfortable hotel with spacious rooms, strong transport access, varied breakfast and mostly positive service feedback.
Read the review →970 m away · strongest: location and getting around 8.0/10
A practical, transit-oriented hotel with spacious rooms, comfortable beds, generally good cleanliness and a varied breakfast.
Read the review →1.0 km away · strongest: breakfast and dining 7.2/10
A practical airport-oriented hotel with spacious rooms, comfortable beds, nearby metro access and generally well-regarded breakfast.
Read the review →1.2 km away · strongest: price and value 8.2/10
Spacious, well-equipped apartments with strong workspace, transport access, connectivity, and generally friendly service.
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.
Staff and service scores 9.0/10 in our analysis, compared with 4.0/10 here.
Staff and service: 9.0/10 · 105 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 4.0/10 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 →Staff and service scores 9.0/10 in our analysis, compared with 4.0/10 here.
Staff and service: 9.0/10 · 315 reviews about this
Trade-off: Remote workers needing dependable high-performance Wi-Fi
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What supports this review
562 reviews analyzed across 8 languages. Latest guest review: October 2026. 562 reviews from the last 12 months. Analysis: October 2026. How our analysis works
Sample dates: Mar 2026–Oct 2026. Average stay rating 7.5/10, 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.