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The Editory Riverside Hotel, an Historic Hotel

Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 1

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A distinctive, well-located hotel with attractive design, comfortable beds, good breakfast variety and some quiet river-facing rooms. The tradeoffs are meaningful: room and bathroom quality varies, the pool is absent, the gym is small, cleanliness and maintenance reports are mixed, and Wi-Fi reliability is a significant concern.

Worth checking: 23 of the 577 reviews in our sample contain a complaint about noise. See the evidence

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Who it may suit

  • Travelers prioritizing transport access and walkability
  • Guests who value historic-modern design and waterfront atmosphere
  • Leisure travelers who can request a river-facing, quieter room
  • Short stays where unreliable Wi-Fi is not critical

Strongest: Location and getting around 8.0, Sleep and noise 7.5, Breakfast and dining 7.0

Think twice if

  • Remote workers requiring dependable internet or video calls
  • Guests needing a pool or a substantial training gym
  • Travelers requiring consistently spacious rooms or private bathroom layouts
  • Light sleepers unwilling to accept station and construction noise risk
  • Guests paying a premium rate and expecting uniformly polished five-star execution

Weakest: Pool 0.0, Wi-Fi 3.0, Price and value 5.5

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Most reviewed room144 reviews

Cozy Twin Room Station View

8.4 /10Average stay rating
12 / 144Reviews raising noise

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Room option130 reviews

Cozy Double Room with River View

8.5 /10Average stay rating
9 / 130Reviews raising noise

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Room option102 reviews

Double Room with River View

8.9 /10Average stay rating
8 / 102Reviews raising noise

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Room option69 reviews

Double Room with Station View

8.6 /10Average stay rating
5 / 69Reviews raising noise

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Room option46 reviews

Twin Room Station View

8.3 /10Average stay rating
2 / 46Reviews raising noise

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Room option42 reviews

Double Room with Balcony and River View

8.1 /10Average stay rating
8 / 42Reviews raising noise

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Room option28 reviews

Superior Twin Room with River View

8.9 /10Average stay rating
2 / 28Reviews raising noise

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Small review sample13 reviews

Junior Suite with River View

9.0 /10Average stay rating
1 / 13Reviews raising noise

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Will you actually sleep here?

Sleep and noise

7.5/10

123 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.

You should sleep reasonably well here, thanks to comfortable beds and pillows and often-effective insulation.

Check before bookingSome guests report train, road, hallway, neighbouring-room and construction noise.

Guest evidence & score details

You should sleep reasonably well here, thanks to comfortable beds and pillows and often-effective insulation. Station, road, hallway, neighbouring-room, and construction noise can still disrupt sleep, especially in station-facing rooms. Choose a river-facing room if quiet matters most.

  • Bed comfortguest review evidence
    8.5
  • Soundproofingguest review evidence
    7.0
  • Pillowsguest review evidence
    8.5
Noise59 reviews
23 disliked35 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Beds and pillows53 reviews
13 disliked40 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026
Construction and roadworks5%
raised by 27 of 577last Sept 2026

Guests reporting this gave the whole stay 8.33/10 on average.

Soundproofing between rooms2%
raised by 9 of 577last Sept 2026

Guests reporting this gave the whole stay 8/10 on average.

What guests liked

Very quiet despite being next to main road and railway station

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · June 2026 · Double Room with River View

Beds were very comfortable and the rooms had great air-conditioning

Booking.com · rated 7/10 · July 2026 · Cozy Twin Room Station View

What guests complained about

Loud noise from the trains literally make the walls shake Media options limited and poor connectivity (no Netflix or Youtube etc) Rooms lack functionality ( not a single hook to hang clothes in the bathroom) Shower was literally placed in the middle of the…

Booking.com · rated 3/10 · August 2026 · Cozy Double Room with River View

Noisy and construction very near I wouldn’t go back again… I didn’t rest at all and went to another hotel much quiet

Booking.com · rated 5/10 · May 2026 · Double Room with Station View
How we got to 7.5

Overall sleep prospects are good: bed comfort and pillow quality are strongly supported, and multiple guests report effective insulation. The score is held below excellent because supplied reviews also document train, road, hallway, neighbouring-room and construction noise, with room orientation appearing important.

Supports the score
  • Beds and pillows are praised in supplied reviews.
  • Several guests report effective insulation and quiet rooms despite the station location.
  • Heavy curtains are visible in supplied room photographs.
Pulls the score down
  • Some guests report train, road, hallway, neighbouring-room and construction noise.
  • Noise experience appears room-dependent, especially between station-facing and river-facing rooms.
  • Blackout performance is not directly assessed by supplied guests.

Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

What are the rooms actually like?

Rooms

6.5/10

184 reviews about this · 85 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.

The rooms can be attractive and comfortable, with good views, strong beds, and some spacious layouts. However, size varies sharply, and bathrooms draw repeated complaints about design and condition. Prioritise a larger room if you dislike cramped spaces.

Guest evidence & score details
Views89 reviews
23 disliked65 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Bathrooms68 reviews
61 disliked7 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Beds and pillows53 reviews
13 disliked40 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026
Room size34 reviews
7 disliked25 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026

What guests liked

The view was amazing and the room very spacious and comfortable

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · March 2026 · Double Room with River View

Beds were very comfortable and the rooms had great air-conditioning

Booking.com · rated 7/10 · July 2026 · Cozy Twin Room Station View

What guests complained about

Room were tiny hardly enough space to move around for 2 people

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · March 2026 · Cozy Double Room with River View

The pillow not comfortable at all

Booking.com · rated 5/10 · May 2026 · Double Room with Station View

Is it clean and well kept?

Cleanliness and condition

5.8/10

120 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.

Cleanliness and upkeep are inconsistent rather than reliably five-star.

Check before bookingSupplied reviews also document dirty rooms, stained carpets, dust, hair, odours, wet carpeting, and incomplete housekeeping.

Guest evidence & score details

Cleanliness and upkeep are inconsistent rather than reliably five-star. Guests praise the restored look and tidy rooms, but others report dirt, stains, smells, incomplete housekeeping, and maintenance problems. This matters most if you expect flawless room condition.

  • Cleanlinessguest review evidence
    6.0
  • Room upkeepguest review evidence
    5.5
  • Common areasphotos and reviews
    5.5
Cleanliness103 reviews
24 disliked77 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026
Smells and damp3%
raised by 15 of 577last Sept 2026

Guests reporting this gave the whole stay 7.55/10 on average.

Wear and maintenanceunder 1%
raised by 4 of 577last Feb 2026
Plumbing, drainage and hot waterunder 1%
raised by 4 of 577last Jul 2026

What guests liked

Our rooms were so clean and comfortable for the entirety of our stay

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · March 2026 · Twin Room Station View

What guests complained about

Upon arrival the room was dirty

Booking.com · rated 4/10 · April 2026 · Double Room with Station View

There was a horrible sewage smell from the bathroom for the first 24 hrs

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · April 2026 · Double Room with River View
How we got to 5.8

Overall condition is ordinary to good: many supplied guests praise cleanliness and restoration, but concrete cleanliness, odour, dampness, and repair complaints materially reduce the score. The evidence does not establish a deterioration trend; it shows mixed experiences across 2025-2026.

Supports the score
  • Many supplied reviews describe rooms as clean, tidy, or well maintained.
  • The property is described by guests as renovated or beautifully restored.
Pulls the score down
  • Supplied reviews also document dirty rooms, stained carpets, dust, hair, odours, wet carpeting, and incomplete housekeeping.
  • Maintenance complaints include old towels, flooring needing repair, damaged bathroom fittings, and grouting needing repair.

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?

Staff and service

6.0/10

224 reviews about this · 3 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.

Staff are generally friendly, but service does not always solve problems quickly or effectively. Check-in is often smooth and housekeeping receives praise, while some guests describe unhelpful staff and slow responses. Expect a pleasant welcome, but press firmly when something needs fixing.

Guest evidence & score details
  • Friendlinessguest review evidence
    7.0
  • Responsivenessguest review evidence
    6.0
  • Check-inguest review evidence
    6.0
  • Problem solvingguest review evidence
    5.0
Staff and service218 reviews
30 disliked187 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026
Check-in and check-out10 reviews
2 disliked8 likedlast mentioned Aug 2026
Housekeeping9 reviews
3 disliked6 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

What guests liked

Wonderful historic hotel fantastic staff and good breakfast

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · April 2026 · Double Room with River View

Check in was smooth

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · March 2026 · Cozy Twin Room Station View

What guests complained about

Staff were not helpful And preferred to talk amongst themselves

Booking.com · rated 6/10 · October 2026 · Cozy Double Room with River View

Slow to check out

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · February 2026 · Cozy Twin Room Station View

Is breakfast worth booking?

Breakfast and dining

7.0/10

214 reviews about this · 8 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.

Breakfast is usually a worthwhile, varied spread, though not consistently at five-star standard.

Check before bookingSome supplied reviews report limited choice, poor coffee, cold food, or weak service.

Guest evidence & score details

Breakfast is usually a worthwhile, varied spread, though not consistently at five-star standard. Some guests find it limited, cold, poorly served, or expensive, and coffee quality divides opinion. Book it if convenience matters more than getting the best-value meal in Lisbon.

Breakfast184 reviews
29 disliked151 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026
On-site restaurant and bar47 reviews
14 disliked33 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Coffee30 reviews
10 disliked20 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

What guests liked

The breakfast was also delicious and offered a good variety

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · February 2026 · Cozy Twin Room Station View

there is an excellent Cafe at the station itself

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · March 2026 · Cozy Double Room with River View

What guests complained about

The breakfast was absolutely substandard for a 5* hotel

Booking.com · rated 3/10 · August 2026 · Cozy Double Room with River View

My one gripe is that my coffee and tea were not refreshed for the second day of my stay

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · April 2026 · Double Room with Station View
How we got to 7.0
Supports the score
  • Breakfast is described by many supplied reviews as varied, generous, or high quality.
  • Images show a substantial buffet with fruit, pastries, breads, and other dishes.
  • The dining room appears furnished and designed for table service.
Pulls the score down
  • Some supplied reviews report limited choice, poor coffee, cold food, or weak service.
  • Breakfast price is described as high in several supplied reviews, but the actual price is unavailable.
  • Crowding and normal service levels cannot be established reliably.

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?

Pool

Not on site

4 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026. Limited evidence: treat this assessment as provisional.

There is no pool.

Check before bookingNo pool is documented.

Guest evidence & score details

There is no pool. This hotel suits city sightseeing, not a pool-focused break.

Pool4 reviews
3 disliked1 likedlast mentioned Aug 2026

What guests liked

A pool would have been really good

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · April 2026 · Double Room with River View

What guests complained about

No pool

Booking.com · rated 7/10 · July 2026 · Cozy Twin Room Station View
How we got to 0.0

Scored 0 because a supplied guest review explicitly says there was no pool, and no pool is documented in the supplied facility data or photographs. The corpus statistics report pool-related mentions but do not establish that a pool exists.

Pulls the score down
  • No pool is documented.
  • A supplied review explicitly states: "No pool".
  • The supplied photographs show city and waterfront views, not a pool.

Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

How well placed is it, really?

Location and getting around

8.0/10

173 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.

The location is highly convenient for trains, metro, buses, nearby food, and many sights.

Check before bookingThe station and main-road setting can bring noise and busy surroundings.

Guest evidence & score details

The location is highly convenient for trains, metro, buses, nearby food, and many sights. The station and main-road setting make it busy and sometimes noisy, and the area is not quite central. It is a strong base for transport-led sightseeing, less so for a quiet neighbourhood stay.

  • Walkabilitymeasured from the map
    8.0
  • Sightseeing accessmeasured from the map
    8.0
  • Neighbourhood quietguest review evidence
    5.0
Public transport141 reviews
30 disliked110 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Walking distance to things39 reviews
7 disliked32 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026
Feeling safe14 reviews
5 disliked7 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Taxis and ride-hailing13 reviews
7 disliked5 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

What guests liked

The vicinity was great to be able to walk to places we wanted to visit

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · September 2026 · Cozy Double Room with River View

The metro was only a few steps away which was very handy

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · August 2026 · Double Room with River View

What guests complained about

not 100% Walking distance to city center

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · March 2026 · Cozy Double Room with River View

The first room was vibrating cause there train station bellow so they changed my room to river side

Booking.com · rated 5/10 · May 2026 · Double Room with Station View
How we got to 8.0

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.

Supports the score
  • Excellent access to train, metro and buses.
  • Many restaurants, cafés, bars and groceries are nearby.
  • Several supplied reviews describe the hotel as walkable to central sights.
Pulls the score down
  • The station and main-road setting can bring noise and busy surroundings.
  • Some supplied reviews describe construction, homelessness or feeling uncomfortable at night.
  • The area is somewhat removed from Lisbon's main city centre.

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?

Wi-Fi

3.0/10

13 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.

Wi-Fi is the weak point: although it works for some guests, others describe it as unstable, weak, or unusable.

Check before bookingMultiple supplied reviews describe Wi-Fi as unstable, weak, or unusable.

Guest evidence & score details

Wi-Fi is the weak point: although it works for some guests, others describe it as unstable, weak, or unusable. Do not rely on it for important video calls or remote work without a backup.

  • Reliabilityguest review evidence
    3.0
  • Video callsguest review evidence
    3.0
Wi-Fi and internet13 reviews
6 disliked7 likedlast mentioned Aug 2026

What guests liked

wifi was working without any issues

Booking.com · rated 7/10 · February 2026 · Double Room with Balcony and River View

What guests complained about

Wifi was a nightmare to use

Booking.com · rated 7/10 · May 2026 · Cozy Double Room with River View
How we got to 3.0

Score: 3/10. Internet service is listed, but the supplied guest evidence includes recent reports of weak, unstable, and intermittent Wi-Fi. One supplied review reports no issues, so the score reflects mixed performance rather than confirmed total absence.

Supports the score
  • Wi-Fi is available.
  • Some supplied reviews report working Wi-Fi without issues.
Pulls the score down
  • Multiple supplied reviews describe Wi-Fi as unstable, weak, or unusable.
  • No download or upload speed measurements were supplied.
  • Evidence is mixed, so video-call performance is uncertain.

Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

Is the desk usable for a working day?

Working from the room

7.0/10

15 reviews about this · 4 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.

There is a usable-looking desk or console with a chair and nearby outlets, but it is better for light work than a guaranteed full working day.

Check before bookingDesk dimensions are unavailable; the supplied reviews do not clearly describe desk size.

Guest evidence & score details

There is a usable-looking desk or console with a chair and nearby outlets, but it is better for light work than a guaranteed full working day. Desk comfort and size are unclear, and Wi-Fi complaints undermine its practicality. Bring a backup connection if work is important.

  • Chairfrom 4 photos
    5.0
Wi-Fi and internet13 reviews
6 disliked7 likedlast mentioned Aug 2026
Desk and working space2 reviews
1 disliked1 likedlast mentioned Mar 2026

What guests liked

We didn’t get the name of the chap on the desk when we checked in late at night

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · March 2026 · Cozy Twin Room Station View

wifi was working without any issues

Booking.com · rated 7/10 · February 2026 · Double Room with Balcony and River View

What guests complained about

just a desk

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · February 2026 · Double Room with River View

Wifi was a nightmare to use

Booking.com · rated 7/10 · May 2026 · Cozy Double Room with River View
How we got to 7.0

7/10: A dedicated desk and chair are consistently visible, with outlets shown near the work surface. The stored corpus records one praise and one complaint about desk and working space, so the score is good but not exceptional. Desk dimensions, comfort, and real-world usability are not documented.

Supports the score
  • A dedicated desk or console workspace is shown in multiple supplied room photographs.
  • The workspace appears paired with a chair and nearby electrical outlets in several photographs.
  • The stored corpus detects both praise and complaint regarding desk and working space, so the evidence is mixed rather than uniformly positive.
Pulls the score down
  • Desk dimensions are unavailable; the supplied reviews do not clearly describe desk size.
  • Ergonomic features, monitor suitability, and actual Wi-Fi performance are not established for the workspace.
  • The photographs are staged marketing images and cannot establish comfort, glare, cleanliness, or typical usability.

Evidence confidence: moderate. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

Is there anywhere to train?

Gym

6.0/10

8 reviews about this · 2 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.

There is a small, positively regarded gym with cardio equipment and natural light.

Check before bookingSeveral supplied reviews describe the gym or fitness room as small.

Guest evidence & score details

There is a small, positively regarded gym with cardio equipment and natural light. It should cover a basic workout, but equipment variety beyond cardio is uncertain. It is not aimed at serious training.

Gym8 reviews
4 disliked4 likedlast mentioned Aug 2026

What guests liked

Good gym and superb staff

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · May 2026 · Superior Twin Room with River View

What guests complained about

The gym is tiny

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · August 2026 · Double Room with River View
How we got to 6.0
Supports the score
  • The gym exists and includes cardio equipment.
  • Multiple supplied reviews describe the gym positively.
  • Images show windows providing natural light.
Pulls the score down
  • Several supplied reviews describe the gym or fitness room as small.
  • Equipment variety beyond cardio is not reliably established.
  • Cleanliness, wear, and maintenance are not established by the supplied evidence.

Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

Is it worth the money?

Price and value

5.5/10

35 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.

Value is mixed: the historic setting, location, and some strong room and breakfast experiences appeal, but inconsistent upkeep and service can make the price feel high. It is best for travellers who value atmosphere and transport access more than flawless facilities.

Guest evidence & score details
Value for money35 reviews
15 disliked15 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026

What guests liked

Good value for money

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · September 2026 · Cozy Twin Room Station View

What guests complained about

Not worth the money

Booking.com · rated 2/10 · July 2026 · Cozy Double Room with River View

Patterns in the reviews we analyzed

What to check before you commit

Patterns from 577 analyzed reviews. Use them to ask better questions: review counts are not a prediction of your stay, and text interpretation can miss nuance.

Noise

Higher concern

23 of 577 reviews contain a complaint about this.

See the pattern & what to do

23 of 58 classified opinions about this were negative — 40% of these opinions. 23 of those are from the last 730 days. 59 of 577 reviews mention it at all.

Loud noise from the trains literally make the walls shake Media options limited and poor connectivity (no Netflix or Youtube etc) Rooms lack functionality ( not a single hook to hang clothes in the bathroom) Shower was literally placed in the middle of the…

Booking.com · rated 3/10 · August 2026 · Cozy Double Room with River View

The trains run to gone midnight and are very noisy

Booking.com · rated 5/10 · April 2026 · Double Room with Balcony and River View

And it was a bit noisy because of big street and train station itself

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · March 2026 · Double Room with Balcony and River View
What you can do about it
  • Prefer a river-facing room rather than a station-facing room.
  • Ask for a room away from the station side and corridors.
  • Confirm current construction conditions before arrival.

Construction and roadworks

Moderate concern

24 of 577 reviews contain a complaint about this.

See the pattern & what to do

24 of 27 classified opinions about this were negative — 89% of these opinions. 24 of those are from the last 730 days. 27 of 577 reviews mention it at all.

Construction and roadworks are documented around the hotel, including adjacent works and a construction site across the road. Some guests reported inconvenience, while others reported no disturbance.

Noisy and construction very near I wouldn’t go back again… I didn’t rest at all and went to another hotel much quiet

Booking.com · rated 5/10 · May 2026 · Double Room with Station View

There was major construction outside (big flood control project) which made me go on a massive detour coming back one time

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · July 2026 · Cozy Twin Room Station View

Building work in vicinity detracts from view of hotel/ station frontage

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · September 2026 · Double Room with River View

Smells and damp

Moderate concern

11 of 577 reviews contain a complaint about this.

See the pattern & what to do

11 of 15 classified opinions about this were negative — 73% of these opinions. 11 of those are from the last 730 days. 15 of 577 reviews mention it at all.

There was a horrible sewage smell from the bathroom for the first 24 hrs

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · April 2026 · Double Room with River View

Like a really bad sewers smell

Booking.com · rated 7/10 · February 2026 · Double Room with Station View

There was an intense smell of food in the first rooms next to the restaurant and there's no sound isolation in the bathroom

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · December 2025 · Cozy Twin Room Station View

Soundproofing between rooms

Lower concern

4 of 577 reviews contain a complaint about this.

See the pattern & what to do

4 of 9 classified opinions about this were negative — 44% of these opinions. 4 of those are from the last 730 days. 9 of 577 reviews mention it at all.

I often get irritated by thin walls and hearing noisy guests

Booking.com · rated 7/10 · May 2026 · Cozy Double Room with River View

Reasons guests were glad they booked

The bright spots in guest feedback

Staff and service

187 reviewers praised it, 30 complained · 86% of opinions positive

Read a guest’s words

Wonderful historic hotel fantastic staff and good breakfast

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · April 2026 · Double Room with River View

Breakfast

151 reviewers praised it, 29 complained · 84% of opinions positive

Read a guest’s words

The breakfast was also delicious and offered a good variety

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · February 2026 · Cozy Twin Room Station View

Public transport

110 reviewers praised it, 30 complained · 79% of opinions positive

Read a guest’s words

The metro was only a few steps away which was very handy

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · August 2026 · Double Room with River View

Cleanliness

77 reviewers praised it, 24 complained · 76% of opinions positive

Read a guest’s words

Our rooms were so clean and comfortable for the entirety of our stay

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · March 2026 · Twin Room Station View

Views

65 reviewers praised it, 23 complained · 74% of opinions positive

Read a guest’s words

The view was amazing and the room very spacious and comfortable

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · March 2026 · Double Room with River View

Get a feel for the neighbourhood

The world outside the lobby

22 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.

Landmarks and transport

  • Santa Apolónia train station1 min walk
  • Santa Apolónia subway station1 min walk
  • A Parreirinha do Paraíso2 min walk
  • Clara Clara Café3 min walk
  • Don Mueang Airport10679.6 km
  • Khao San Road10682.36 km
  • Grand Palace10682.57 km
  • Siam10686.31 km

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.

Explore food, transport and everyday essentials nearby

Eating and drinking

Restaurants5 mapped · 4 within 5 min
Bars5 mapped · 4 within 5 min

Cafés and workspaces

Cafés5 mapped · 3 within 5 min
Coworking5 mapped · 1 within 5 min

Everyday essentials

Groceries5 mapped · 4 within 5 min
Pharmacies5 mapped · 1 within 5 min
Convenience5 mapped
Shopping2 mapped

Getting around

Public transport5 mapped · 5 within 5 min

Exercise

Gyms2 mapped

Green space

Parks2 mapped

Worth knowing about

Late-night venues1 mapped

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  • Cancellation deadline, payment timing and whether the rate is refundable.
  • Current opening hours, closures or extra charges for the facilities you need.

Questions raised by this hotel’s evidence

  • Which room locations are quietest, and can a quiet room be guaranteed?
  • Is the in-room Wi-Fi currently reliable for video calls, and is a recent speed test available?
  • Are there accessible power outlets and reliable Wi-Fi at the writing desk?
  • What are the gym’s opening hours, and are towels or water provided?

Short answers

Common questions about The Editory Riverside Hotel, an Historic Hotel

Is The Editory Riverside Hotel, an Historic Hotel noisy?

59 of 577 reviews mention noise. Of the 59 reviewers mentioning it, 23 described a problem and 35 described it positively. These are counts of the collected reviews, not all guests. Separately, 27 reviews mention construction or roadworks nearby, 27 of them in the last two years, most recently 2026-09-18.

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Is there construction near The Editory Riverside Hotel, an Historic Hotel?

27 collected reviews mention construction, roadworks or building work, first on 2025-11-13 and most recently on 2026-09-18. 24 described it as a complaint. This historical evidence does not establish whether work is continuing today.

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Is The Editory Riverside Hotel, an Historic Hotel in a good location?

22 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. 32 reviewers praise how much is walkable from the door.

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Is breakfast at The Editory Riverside Hotel, an Historic Hotel worth it?

184 reviews mention breakfast. 151 described it positively and 29 described a problem.

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How is the Wi-Fi at The Editory Riverside Hotel, an Historic Hotel?

Only 13 of 577 reviews mention it at all, 6 of them as a complaint — thin evidence either way, which is itself worth knowing if you need to work.

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Is the pool at The Editory Riverside Hotel, an Historic Hotel any good?

It scores 0.0/10 here. 4 reviews mention the pool, 3 of them as a complaint. Scored 0 because a supplied guest review explicitly says there was no pool, and no pool is documented in the supplied facility data or photographs. The corpus statistics report pool-related mentions but do not establish that a pool exists.

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Who should not book The Editory Riverside Hotel, an Historic Hotel?

Remote workers requiring dependable internet or video calls; Guests needing a pool or a substantial training gym; Travelers requiring consistently spacious rooms or private bathroom layouts; Light sleepers unwilling to accept station and construction noise risk.

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Working while you stay

Places to work near The Editory Riverside Hotel, an Historic Hotel

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.

Lisbon-Cowork

Coworking space · 510 m away · LodgeLens rating 7.2/10

A sensible shortlist option for independent workers who appreciate a personable, dog-inclusive atmosphere, but not an unconditional month-long recommendation.

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LACS Anjos

Coworking space · 1.8 km away · LodgeLens rating 7.5/10

LACS Anjos looks worth a trial day for a solo remote worker who values a central location, rooftop breaks and opportunities to meet people across creative and business fields.

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SoHome - Coworking

Coworking space · 2.1 km 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.

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Same neighbourhood, different stay

Other reviewed hotels near The Editory Riverside Hotel, an Historic Hotel

Hotels we have analysed within about 1.5 km in a straight line. Compare the trade-offs before you choose.

Vincci Alfama

490 m away · strongest: staff and service 8.2/10

A strong boutique stay for historic sightseeing, comfortable rooms, breakfast and friendly service.

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Pousada Alfama

750 m away · strongest: location and getting around 8.5/10

A well-located, generally clean property with friendly service and a solid breakfast, but the experience is constrained by small rooms, weak blackout performance, variable noise, limited workspace, and price-sensitive value.

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Haws Lisboa

1.4 km away · strongest: staff and service 9.0/10

A strong apartment-style stay with spacious, attractive rooms, excellent service and convenient public transport.

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Hotel Santa Justa

1.4 km away · strongest: location and getting around 8.7/10

A centrally located hotel with attractive, generally comfortable rooms and often helpful staff.

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What supports this review

Read with these limitations

577 reviews analyzed across 8 languages. Latest guest review: October 2026. 577 reviews from the last 12 months. Analysis: October 2026. How our analysis works

Sample dates: Nov 2025–Oct 2026. Average stay rating 8.6/10, normalized across sources. The latest 12 months average +0.0 points versus the full sample; changing guests and sources can affect this.

  • No written Google reviews were collected.
  • No written Agoda reviews were collected.
  • Guest feedback comes from one review provider.
  • Some review sources are missing or need refreshing.
Review sources, sample sizes and collection dates
Booking.com577 reviews collectedSource collected · October 2026
Google0 reviews collectedReview evidence unavailable · collection date unavailable
Agoda0 reviews collectedReview evidence unavailable · collection date unavailable

Our sample is not every review or every stay. Missing evidence does not establish that a facility is absent or a problem is resolved.

How this page was made

We hold 577 reviews for this property and analyzed 577 reviews across 8 languages. Text matching and AI interpretation can miss nuance, sarcasm or translations. Repeated experiences, larger samples and independent sources are more useful than a single vivid quote.

Quotes, however, are only ever drawn from the 210 English reviews. Machine-translating a guest’s sentence would change their original wording.

We count mentions using text patterns. Complaints can come from a reviewer’s “disliked” field or negative wording in their review. These counts describe the reviews we hold, not the proportion of all guests who experienced an issue. “Recent” means the last 730 days.

Scores, section explanations and photo descriptions come from a model reading the source material using AI, last run 10 October 2026. Published photos may be old, staged or incomplete; AI cannot measure a room or verify a facility is currently open. Nearby places are mapped within 1500 m; walking times are estimates, not checked routes. Prices are observations for sample dates and will move.

We link to a review or its source page when an address is available. Source, rating, and month accompany quotes to help you locate them. Some links open a collection of reviews rather than the individual quote.