The work of Fernando Pessoa inspires the Hotel Pessoa Lisboa, a 4-star hotel on Rua da Oliveira ao Carmo, about 200 m from Chiado. It has a spa, a gym, a private car park and the Mensagem restaurant, with two panoramic terraces. It is a good fit for a cultural break with time to relax at the hotel.
Location and getting around
The São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint, in Bairro Alto, is about 5 minutes’ walk away, as are Rossio and the Santa Justa Lift. Praça do Comércio and the Time Out Market, by the river, are about 10 minutes away.
If you want to go to Belém and the Jerónimos, almost 6 km away, public transport or a taxi is the sensible choice.
Rooms and facilities
There are connecting rooms for families and others with a private terrace or city views. All have a safe, air conditioning, a TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower.
- Spa and gym.
- Mensagem restaurant, serving Portuguese cooking, spread over eight spaces with windows and two terraces.
- Private car park.
- Free wi-fi.
Breakfast is a buffet, continental or Portuguese.
Who it suits
- Anyone interested in Portuguese literature who wants a hotel with that theme.
- Guests who exercise while travelling and want their own gym.
- Families who need connecting rooms.
- Travellers arriving by car to the centre who want a space at the hotel.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 16:00; if you arrive earlier, ask about left-luggage. You will be asked for photo ID and a card. Check-out is until 12:00. More 4-star hotels in the city.