Rossio Plaza Hotel. Lisbon.
Modern Rooms in a Classic Building.
Price category
| Budget | Moderate | Premium | Luxury |
Data and online reviews
| Address: | R. Áurea 266, 1100-581 Lisboa, Portugal | ||
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| We Paid: | Euros 170 a night | We stayed in: April 2024 | |
| Google: | 4.6 ★★★★★ | 303 reviews | |
| Tripadvisor: | 4.5 ★★★★☆ | 144 reviews | |
| Hotels.com: | Exceptional 9.6 | 1034 reviews | |
| Location | ★★★★★ |
The Rossio Plaza Hotel is situated in the heart of Lisbon, on the bustling Rossio Square. This prime location offers easy access to many of Lisbon's top attractions. The Santa Justa Lift is just around the corner, providing panoramic views of the city. For people watching and shopping, head to Rua Augusta, and for a ride on the traditional tram, the Tranvias Eléctricos stops are only a couple of blocks away. The hotel doesn't have a gym, but who needs a treadmill (dreadmill?) when you can run by the Tagus River and enjoy a rare flat jog in Lisboa. The hotel is also conveniently close to mass transit via the Rossio Train Station and the Restauradores Metro station. You can get to the hotel via Metro from the airport, although Uber is inexpensive in Lisbon. There are plenty of food options nearby; we enjoyed a lovely breakfast at the trendy Folks Chiado Specialty Coffee Shop. We give Rossio Plaza a solid five stars rating for location.
All these less than a 10 minutes walk away
| Room | ★★★★★ |
Our room at the Rossio Plaza Hotel was a 237 sq ft corner room located in the northern wing. The two windows provided a lovely view of Rossio Square, and one of them even offered a glimpse of the Santa Justa Lift. The room was well-appointed and modern, with immaculate cleanliness. The bedding was comfortable, and the towels were fluffy, enhancing our overall comfort. The bathroom featured large porcelain tiles and a rain shower, which was a delightful treat after long walks on the hilly streets of Lisboa. Additional amenities included a fridge stocked with complimentary water bottles and soda, an espresso maker, and a medium-sized safe box that could fit a laptop. Despite the hotel's central location, the room was quiet, ensuring a good night's sleep. Considering this hotel is in the moderate category, the room was a solid five stars.
| Service and Staff | ★★★★★ |
Staff was cordial and efficient. We got to the hotel early after our AM arrival from our transatlantic flight. As expected, the room wasn't available. The staff secured our luggage, and it was already in our room when we checked in. When asked for directions to nearby attractions, particularly the tram stop, the staff was knowledgeable and gave clear instructions in English. Here too, we give a five-star rating.
| Conclusion | ★★★★★ |
A gem of a hotel and great value for the money. The excellent reviews make this hotel very popular, and you would not be able to get a room unless you reserve months in advance, particularly in high season. If you can request a room, I recommend a corner room with a view of Rossio Square.
We award Rossio Plaza Hotel our Exceptional Value seal for hotels in the moderate price category.
Hope you find this review helpful and happy travels!
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