The hype
Guests are obsessed with the location and the 'palace-like' breakfast room but consistently disappointed by small, dated standard rooms.
Hotel Borges Chiado
$150-250 / ღამეში
დაჯავშენე ეს თუ You want to wake up inside a postcard of Lisbon, don't mind the hustle of the city center, and appreciate a breakfast hall that looks like a palace ballroom.
რატომ უყვართ ხოლმე
- Unbeatable location right next to the iconic A Brasileira café and Baixa-Chiado metro
- The breakfast room is a stunning 19th-century hall with crystal chandeliers and frescoes
- Tram 28 stops practically at the front door
სწრაფი გადახედვა: A fading grand dame that trades on its killer location and historic breakfast room while letting the plumbing and soundproofing slide.
გადამოწმებული @Samaraa.b_-ის მიერ: I stayed right in the heart of Chiado and honestly, the location is unbeatable. Watching the yellow trams from my window was a highlight, and the historic cellar lounge was the perfect cozy hideaway after walking the hills all day.
აქ დაყოვნებული სტუმრი ამბობს
Reality check
The 'sewage smell' in bathrooms is a recurring complaint that pops up in reviews from 2024 through early 2026.
- You prioritize location over luxury
- You are a heavy sleeper or bring good earplugs
- You want to step out the door and be in the middle of the action
სუფთობა და მოვლა
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- Housekeeping: Generally reliable daily service, though missed spots (dust, empty soap dispensers) are occasionally reported.
- Bathroom hygiene: The weak point. Watch out for 'sewage smells' and slow-draining showers. Grout is usually clean but plumbing is old.
- Maintenance: A mixed bag. Public areas look grand; rooms can feel tired with peeling paint or scuffed furniture.
- Linens & towels: Standard hotel grade. Clean but not luxurious. Check mattress seams immediately (isolated bed bug report in late 2025).
- Odors & scents: Lobby smells neutral/clean; hallways can be musty; some bathrooms have a persistent drain odor.
ძილის ხარისხი
5.5საშუალო
0-4ხმამაღალი
4-7.5საშუალო
7.5-10ჩუმი
- Tram 28 screeching on tracks directly outside
- Street performers and crowds on Rua Garrett
- Thin walls between rooms
დაჯავშნამდე
სასარგებლო
- The hotel entrance is right in the middle of a busy pedestrian shopping street.
- Breakfast is often included and served in a spectacular historic hall—don't skip it just for the architecture.
- City tax is ~€2-4 per person/night and paid upon arrival.
რა გადაიტანოთ
- High-fidelity earplugs (essential for street-facing rooms)
- Comfortable walking shoes (Lisbon is hilly and the hotel is on a slope)
- A universal travel adapter (outlets can be scarce in older rooms)
ოთახის გენი
საუკეთესო არჩევანი
- Superior Rooms on the 4th or 5th floor (better views, slightly less street noise)
- Interior-facing rooms for sleep quality (sacrifice the view for silence)
თავიდან აცილებული ოთახები
- Standard Single/Individual rooms (often tiny, dated furniture)
- 1st and 2nd-floor rooms facing Rua Garrett (maximum noise exposure)
ოთახის მოთხოვნის გენი – დააკოპირე და ჩასვი
“I am requesting a renovated Superior room on a high floor (4th or 5th). If possible, please assign a room facing the interior courtyard or a side street to minimize tram noise. Please ensure the bathroom has been recently checked for drainage odors.”
ხშირი კითხვები და დამალული რჩევები
ყველაფერი, რაც ნამდვილად უნდა იცოდე ჯავშნამდე.
Is there parking at the hotel?
No. You must use nearby public garages like Camões or Chiado, which cost ~€25-45/day.
Is breakfast included?
Usually yes, but check your rate. If not, it costs around €10. It's a buffet served in a magnificent historic hall.
Does the hotel have AC?
Yes, but effectiveness varies. Top-floor rooms can get warm in summer, and some units are older.
Is it accessible for wheelchairs?
Technically yes (there is an elevator), but the hotel has many small steps, narrow corridors, and the surrounding streets are cobblestoned and steep.
Can I store my luggage?
Yes, they have a luggage storage room for before check-in or after check-out.
Is the WiFi free?
Yes, free WiFi is available throughout the hotel, though signal strength can be spotty in corner rooms.
შიდა რჩევები
- ✨
Ask for a 'quiet room' at check-in; the staff know exactly which ones these are (usually back of house).
- ✨
The gym is surprisingly decent for a historic hotel—rarely crowded.
- ✨
Skip the hotel coffee and walk 1 minute to 'The Folks' or 'A Brasileira' for a superior caffeine fix.
5 რამ, რაც უნდა იცოდე სანამ წახვალ
💡The 'sewage smell' in bathrooms is a known, recurring plumbing issue in this historic building.
💡The elevators are tiny and slow—expect a wait during peak breakfast hours.
💡Some 'double' beds are just two twins pushed together that slide apart.
💡The breakfast hall ceiling is a legitimate masterpiece of plasterwork and gold leaf.
💡You can hear the Fado music from the street in some lower-floor rooms (free concert or nuisance, depending on your mood).
ადგილობრივი სახელმძღვანელი
რუკა
ნახეთ, სად მდებარეობს Hotel Borges Chiado და რა არის მის გარშემო.