Empire Lisbon Hotel

nice buffet breakfast, close to the metro.

I liked this hotel. Very close to 2 subway lines, that can whisk you to the city, airport or Oriente Railway Station. The neighbourhood is a bit rough, but we never felt uncomfortable. We found a number of good eating options in some unassuming restaurants nearby. Our room was clean and facing the rear of the building. It had an A/C unit, a safe and good natural lighting. The bed was comfortable - the pillows less so. Breakfast was fine and we appreciated the breakfast box provided when we went on an early starting day trip. We utilised the hotel organised airport shuttle successfully for a very early flight. We often interacted with Benndita at the front desk. She was very helpful and a pleasure to deal with. I’d stay there again if in Lisbon.

I decided to book a 3 night stay here partly on the basis of TA reviews. Hotel easy to get to by metro from airport,, via the Red line down to Alemada then change to green line and one stop to Arroios station which is 50 metres from hotel. The street in general , less than a mile from the city centre may seem a bit grubby but once inside the hotel, a smart reception and friendly and very helpful staff await. I requested a quiet room at the back as other reviewers referred to busy street noise and we were given a twin room 209 at the rear. Very smart, spotlessly clean, comfortable beds, a small fridge. (But not kettle for making a brew in the room) Quiet in the room but strangely I was aware at times of the distant rùmble of the metro trains underground but this wasn't really an issue. Breakfast is served between 7.30 to 10 and I have to say I was very impressed with the choice of food on offer, cereals, fruit, breads, eggs, scrambled and hard boiled. even sponge cakes and little pastries. Coffee machine gave a wide selection as well as the fruit juices on offer. It set us up well for the day exploring Lisbon. With Arroios metro station just outside, its a just five minute ride into the city and very easy to navigate. The room stay worked out the equivalent of £50 per person per night which was great value. With very helpful staff and excellent cleaning service in the rooms I would certainly use the Empire Hotel if I return to Lisbon.

I found the hotel to be very good and exellent value for money the rooms were clean and spacious and the breakfast was really good value with exellent choice and the staff on reception very helpful the only downside was the hotel was not central but only 2 minutes from a metro station which was onlt 10 mins ride from rossio when in lisbon again i would definitely stay here again