Lisbon HotelsBefore you come to Lisbon it is good to know the possible Lisbon Hotels and accommodation options.There are great Lisbon center locations as well as the sandy Lisbon coast Options. Short Lisbon City breaks can take advantage of flexible Lisbon apartment bookings. For longer Lisbon vacation rentals, you can have the best of both worlds with a Lisbon rental apartment near the beach. Lisbon coast offers clean beaches and a great coastal train service in to Lisbon city center. This general Lisbon Hotel accommodation guide gives an overview of Lisbon accommodation. Click on links for specific recommendations and insiders tips.
Historic 5 star Luxury HotelsThese 17th and 18th century palaces are Portuguese monuments to a glorious maritime past. Typically they have baroque and rococo architecture and historic gardens.Former aristocratic homes such as the Pestana Palace Hotel Lisbon and the Lapa Palace Hotel Lisbon display wealth accumulated by Portuguese royalty at the high point of Portuguese history. Combined with a visit to Lisbon’s Coach Museum in Belem it will leave you in no doubt about the luxury and style that the noble class of Lisbon. These 5 star Lisbon Hotels appeal to couples looking for luxury and some Lisbon romance. They will organize a Lisbon wedding down to the rings and rose petals. If you are interested in fine art and Portuguese history you will enjoy the antique paintings of Lisbon aristocrats and traditional Portuguese furniture and antiques. The gold leaf ballrooms and boudoirs are also the backdrop to Lisbon's romantic and political stories. For families with young children and adolescents there are special activity programs. Adults are offered jet lag rejuvenation treatments and chauffeur driven shopping and cultural tours. 
16th and 17th century ConventsAlternatively, you can stay in stone built former convent with rooms overlooking courtyard gardens. The convents were built near their parish churches and were self sustaining religious and farming communities. The nuns also provided charitable and social support to Lisbon's poor and sick.Their influence lives on as renowned cake and desert makers. The Portuguese recipes made use of the eggs from the convent farms. Many of the deserts and cakes in Lisbon’s restaurants and cake shops use the nun's original recipes. These sweet and delicious deserts traditionally combine egg yolk with sugar,lemon milk and ground almonds. Cinnamon was brought back from the Indies by Portuguese explorers in the 17 C, adding a delicious touch to the recipes. In the Belem region of the city, it was the monks who stole the show with their secret recipe for their delicious tarts "Pasteis de Nata". It's Impossible to describe how good they are. Just try them at the traditional Pastelaria de Belem, Lisbon's most celebrated cake shop. To stay in one of a Lisbon’s convents however, is to be close to the historic and feminine pulse of the city. I recommend York House Lisbon, former convent and a bit of an institution here. You can get a room overlooking a courtyard garden with traditional Portuguese antique furniture and a homely and tranquil atmosphere. This is for visitors who will enjoy being seeped in a history. The two hotel buildings are located near the Museum of Ancient Art in one of my favorite historial parts of the, the Lapa.
Fin do Seculo Lisbon HotelsThese are 4 star and 5 star luxury Lisbon Hotels with 18th and 19th century Lisbon elegance. The buildings, part of Lisbon’s architectural heritage with a strong French influence as well as Portuguese style, take you back to Lisbon’s romantic past. Walk the same streets and drink in the same cafes as Lisbon's writers, artists and poets.These hotels have individual Portuguese owners or are part of a small Portuguese hotel group. Some of the renovation has been carried out by celebrated Portuguese designers, a chance to see Portuguese Classic and Contemporary Design. Some have fused Minimalism and Colonial style. Most upmarket hotels often have public bars so you can watch Lisbon's trendy professional and artistic class socialize. I would recommend, for style and location, the five star Barrio Alto Hotel near the Chiado with its bohemian outdoor cafes and designer shops. oAlternatively, there is the central four star Hotel Brittania, which is the only surviving art deco hotel and has been recently restored. If you like Art Deco or simply looking at beautiful jewelery, don't leave town without seeing one of Lisbon's secrets. The work of Art Deco master craftsman and artist Rene Lalique. Fine examples of his jewelery are held at the Gulbenkian Collection. They are inspiring and breathtaking in their beauty.
Lisbon Boutique HotelsA number of beautifully renovated historical buildings stand out on some of Lisbon's historic streets. Among these, the new award winning boutique hotels run by Portuguese families or Portuguese hotel groups. Renovated and designed by celebrated Portuguese architects and artists.I love that they have managed to stay true to the character of the historic buildings they occupy. The hotels range in style from 18th century Portuguese Classic through to Contemporary Portuguese design. They offer a chance to combine the city's traditional lifestyle with an intimate atmosphere. You could try As Janelas Verdes - a first class inn with 18th century Portuguese Classic design next to the Museum of Ancient Art. The Heritage Hotel on Avenida Liberdade, Lisbon's main boulevard will give you an insight in to Portugal's Contemporary Design and Lisbon's award winning designers.
Modern International Hotel ChainsUptown cachet and luxury in the center but within easy reach of Lisbon international airport. These Lisbon Hotels like the five star Ritz and the modern Sheraton overlooking the park, were built from the 1950’s onwards for the jet set through to the international business and leisure traveler. You’ll still be in the heart of Lisbon with galleries, cinemas and restaurants and from these modern hotels the best Lisbon shopping is close by.Also good possibilities are the more central and more Portuguese Avenida Palace with its old fashioned elegance and the Tivoli with its spectacular top floor restaurant. Chose carefully, these hotels vary in decor, services and specific appeal. Some have pools, tennis courts, family rooms or individual apartments which may appeal to families. Others boast roof terrace bars and restaurants for romantic Lisbon evenings. Look in detail at specifics like car parking and breakfast and check our list below for suggestions.
Moderately Priced Lisbon Hotels2* and 3* Accommodation Lisbon. These are Lisbon Hotels, Inns and “Pensoes” . in 19th century and 20th century buildings and range from the dark and gloomy through to the strangely odd but appealing.Pick wisely and you can be awarded with a basic but clean family run establishment right in the heart of the city at a bargain price. Some of these are in great atmospheric buildings perhaps a bit noisy but really fun to stay in. We will keep you updated on this type of Lisbon Hotels and accomodation soon.
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