This is a large and well structure Tivoli property. It is located in Vilamoura, one of the nicest cities in the region, but forget about quaint residential areas and charming small streets. Vilamoura is a resort town where you’ll find outstanding restaurants, large golf resorts, beautiful luxurious homes, beach clubs and a large marina from which plenty of lavish yachts can be seen departing. Our… Read more »
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The Hotel Vila Joya is probably one of the most traditional and renowned hotels in the Algarve. In a beach chic style, with a Mediterranean villa flair, frequent guests include Portuguese and British couples who have been visiting the resort for a few years. The gorgeous twenty-two room property is decorated in a discreetly Moorish style and has elegant and inviting common areas with wooden… Read more »
If you are looking for a 4-star property with a jovial retro cool flair that is close to the center and main attractions, look no further. The Ruby Sofie is outside Ringstrasse yet still only a twenty-minute walk, or five-minute taxi ride, to Stephansplatz. It is also right next to other interesting Vienna sightseeing spots, like the Hundertwasserhaus. The property is a converted theater and… Read more »
The Altstadt is located in the Spittelberg region, one of our favorite areas in the city. The neighborhood has a residential feel, small cobblestone streets and charming homes, yet is still quite near the center and its main attractions. The recently renovated building houses an array of styles, as each room has a unique layout and decor. Some rooms are classic and others modern, some… Read more »
Hotel Grand Ferdinand is one of our favorites in Vienna. Aside from being gorgeous and super charming, it is very well located and offers impeccable service. The hotel is a ten-minute walk to Stephanplatz, home to the famous cathedral and many other of the city’s attractions. It is also next to Stadpark, one of the most beautiful parks in Vienna and well worthy of a… Read more »
The Hotel Intercontinental in Vienna falls outside our standards, as we avoid hotel chains due to their characteristic lack of personality. However, the Intercontinental is so well located in Vienna, and our stay at this property was so pleasant, that we decided to add it to our list of recommended properties. The location is just perfect, right next to the city’s most beautiful parks, the… Read more »
The Reina Victoria is just blocks away from Puerta del Sol, one of Madrid’s emblematic spots, as well as interesting attractions like the Thyssen-Bornemisza or the Prado museums. Located in historical Santa Ana Square, this 19th Century property has a distinctive décor, combining contemporary features, design furniture and objects with leather chairs, artsy detailing and graffiti style murals, all complementing the ambiance. A stunning rooftop bar… Read more »
The Bessa on Liberdade Avenue is really well located, on the famous Lisboan tree lined boulevard and just a short walk to most of the city’s nicest neighborhoods, like Bairro Alto and Chiado. The hotel is quite modern and contemporary, with a lovely staff that welcome you to the main reception, lobby, lively bar and comfortable common areas. Bedrooms are very good in size, decorated… Read more »
We found the Lumiares to be a perfect hotel/apartment combination right at heart of one of Lisbon’s most sought after areas, lively Bairro Alto. It offers all the infrastructure you could expect from a recently renovated hotel, including a modern reception, a nice restaurant, cleaning services, etc. Yet, most rooms are quite large with kitchenettes, ideal for extended stays. An upstairs rooftop area, which doubles… Read more »
The Lisboans is a hotel/apartment building suited to a traveler looking for a homey stay in a modern ambiance. Located in the city’s historic center, it is close to many attractions like the Sé Cathedral and excellent eateries. A fifteen minute walk will take you to the best areas in town, like Chiado and Bairro Alto. The refurbished residential building has a cool atmosphere and… Read more »
Our latest stay at the beachfront Grand Beach Hotel was a very pleasant one, we truly enjoyed the days in the sun, the very efficient private beach service, and the bike rides along the promenade. We believe this four star hotel to be an excellent cost x benefit option in expensive Miami Beach. The hotel’s modern and contemporary decor is felt throughout its premises, and… Read more »
The Nautilus Hotel is a casual and elegant oceanfront hotel in Miami Beach, designed by famous architect Morris Lapidus in the 50’s. We stayed at the hotel only recently, after its renovation, and we were pleased to see that the perfect Art Deco atmosphere of South Beach has been kept. Located in the heart of the Art Deco district, and just steps away from busy… Read more »
The Shore Club first called our attention with the excellent rates that are offered, especially if we consider its prime location and the higher rates charged by surrounding properties. It is located just a short walk to most of South Beach attractions and to our favorite restaurants and cafes in town. By the time we checked in at this boutique hotel we were also surprised… Read more »
Vincci is located next to Liberdade Square in Baixa neighborhood, we believe this four star hotel to be one of the best cost x benefit options in town. Its excellent location is suited to explore parts of the city on foot, as Chiado, Bairro Alto and Alfama can all be reached by foot in fifteen minutes. The reception is stylish and we loved the small… Read more »
A recent Suite49 traveler who stayed at this “Casa” summarized the experience in a single word: fantastic. The building has been in the owner’s family for five generations, and the emotional investment by management and staff can be felt in the way guests are warmly welcomed. The guesthouse is part of the Confeitaria Nacional Group, which includes one of the most prestigious and old patisseries… Read more »
This upscale hotel has received very positive feedback from all the travelers we have recommend stay at Pousada de Lisboa. Even though we find the main lobby to be a little overcrowded with furniture and art objects, its ambiances are noble and classic. Located just steps away from one of the city’s main squares, as well as the Tagus’ promenade, the property is walking distance… Read more »
The super modern and cool decor at the hotel’s common areas set the tone for all other ambiances, with a dark reception, dim lighting, oversized red chairs, design furnishings and decorative objects. The Fontecruz is at an excellent location on Liberdade Avenue, the city’s main tree-lined boulevard, near attractive areas like Chiado, Bairro Alto and Principe Real. Excellent restaurants and cafes aa well as interesting… Read more »
Hotel Porto A.S. 1829 is a charming boutique hotel and very well located just blocks away from Ribeira and Palácio da Bolsa, on a tiny square by busy and charming Rua das Flores. Housed in a small building that is one of our preferred in town, with a façade covered in typical Portuguese tiles and historical references, the atmosphere is cozy in graceful ambiences that… Read more »
The Carris Hotel Porto was a bit of a pleasant surprise. The very reasonable prices attracted our curiosity and we had low expectations, but found it to be an excellent cost x benefit choice of stay in Porto. The location is perfect: in the heart of town, basically “on the corner” of Ribeira and at the same time walking distance to many of the city’s… Read more »
One of the classiest and most beautiful hotels in northern Portugal, the Hotel Palácio do Freixo, is considered a national monument. Once an aristocratic mansion, the stunning property is set within a baroque palace and the owners, the Pestana Group, have been able to preserve the original classic and opulent ambiences. A super relaxing swimming pool overlooking the Douro adds to the allure, as do… Read more »
