The Novotel Lisbon is a 4-star chain hotel on Avenida José Malhoa, in the Praça de Espanha area. It has a seasonal outdoor pool, its own restaurant and a policy for families with children. It suits you above all if you travel with children or for work.
Location and getting around
According to the hotel, Praça de Espanha Metro station and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation are about a 5-minute walk away, and Lisbon Zoo about 500 metres. For the centre, Rossio is 3.2 km away and Praça do Comércio 3.9 km: use the Metro or a taxi. On foot, Praça do Marquês de Pombal is about 25 minutes.
If you want to visit Belém, the Jerónimos Monastery is 5.8 km away. The hotel mentions airport access by Aerobus.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are spacious, with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities. Wifi is free.
- Outdoor pool, open in season.
- Bicicleta restaurant, serving international cuisine and Portuguese dishes until 23:00, according to the hotel.
- Buffet breakfast.
- Up to two children under 16 stay free when sharing a room with their parents.
Who it suits
- Families: the children’s policy and the pool in summer matter most.
- Business trips with late dinners at the hotel.
- Anyone who wants to visit the Gulbenkian or the zoo at a relaxed pace.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00. You need photo ID and a credit card to register. The pool is not open all year: confirm the dates if you travel outside summer.
You will find more alternatives on our page of places to stay in Lisbon.