VALVERDE LISBOA HOTEL & GARDEN ^{* * * * *}

We booked the Valverde for a few nights in November, so that we could enjoy some pre-Christmas city life. The location, on Avenida da Liberdade (Lisbon's equivalent of the Champs-Élysées) was ideal. We could park the car in a reasonably priced nearby spot and were within walking distance of central Lisbon and some other interesting neighbourhoods.

The staff were extremely welcoming from the moment we arrived and, unprompted, offered us what they described as a "chunky" upgrade to a rather magnificent first floor room, overlooking the Avenida.

Breakfast at the hotel was a combination of continental 'buffet' items and a menu of kitchen-prepared dishes, mostly based on eggs (as you'd expect). There was both indoor and outdoor seating available, but mornings in the verdant garden were a bit chilly in November, so only the smokers went outside.

We didn't eat dinner at the hotel (we will next time) because we loved exploring the many restaurants in walking distance. The hotel staff were more than keen to recommend places and make the bookings on our behalf. As a consequence, we discovered amazing venues that we would otherwise have missed.

The hotel is in both an historic building and a new rear extension, but both parts blend seamlessly, with beautiful and well considered decor throughout a multitude of public rooms and snug spaces. When you need a quiet spot to read or enjoy a Portuguese craft beer, you've plenty of choice.

The street outside is home to international high end fashion brands and people watching from one of the many kiosks is a must. If you're lucky, you may be entertained with live music or, like us, find yourself in the midst of an inpromptu tea dance. The location is definitely one of Valverde's selling points.

Finally, we were told that the same company has opened a place in the Portuguese countryside. We'll be heading there in 2024!

Their garden is lovely, and the food is amazing

Nous venons de terminer notre séjour à l’hôtel Valverde de Lisbonne.
Nous sommes très heureux du service ainsi que de l’attention apportée à notre égard par toute l’équipe de l’hôtel. De la réception au bar et restaurant . Merci nous reviendrons avec plaisir dans votre établissement.

Che dire … una vera chicca nel centro di Lisbona . Hotel lusso , arredi essenziali dal gusto raffinato , ambienti glamour … stupendo in tutto !

30.01.2023 - 06.01.2023 (one more day)
Rooms are spacious with comfortable bed and spacy bathroom.
Amenties in bathroom are Zenology.

Unfortunately, they do not fill mini bar, they “forget” to put all the towels when they replace them.

Breakfast service is very bad, they really need to work on hospitality.

Breakfast choice is very limited.

Room service does not have cold drinks.

Overall, due to bad service I would never choose this hotel again.

Experience does not follow their prices.