As Janelas Verdes, Lisbon, Portugal
As Janelas Verdes 4 Stars
“A restored 18th century townhouse, near the National Art Museum, that’s full of cartographic chic and exploratory antiques.”
Hotel Overview
Review of As Janelas Verdes, by Gemma Pitcher
As Janelas Verdes is a restored 18th-century townhouse in Lisbon, connected by tradition to Eça de Queirós, the famous Portuguese novelist, who is said to have lived there. True or not, the atmosphere of As Janelas Verdes is very much in keeping with the legend - the hotel is filled to bursting with old fashioned objects d'art, books, paintings and antiques.
Service is excellent, personal, and available 24 hours a day. A stay at As Janelas Verdes evokes the idea of being a guest at a rather up-market private house. Children are welcome as the hotel offers a baby sitting service and an extra bed available for each room. A guest at this boutique hotel never has to worry they won't see the sites with a concierge, tour and travel desk, and a rent-a-car service directly on hand.
Space is at a premium - both the breakfast room and the lounge are rather small, but beautifully decorated - pale yellow walls, dark red upholstery, piano and marble fireplace - and in spring and summer you can eat outside at a wrought-iron table on the cobbled terrace. The 29 rooms of the boutique hotel are more spacious (although short on cupboard space), decorated with more antiques, and come with a complimentary decanter of port and an umbrella in case of inclement weather. The upstairs library has a large terrace for drinks overlooking the Tagus river.
Facilities
Hotel Policies
Rooms
29Come for...
- Summer dining in the ivy-clad courtyard
- Personable service; nothing is too much trouble
Not Suitable for...
- A buzzing lobby culture: public rooms are on the small side
Children
The hotel welcomes children. There is a babysitting service, and an extra bed is available for the room. Interconnecting rooms are also an option for families.
Eating in
Buffet breakfast served in the morning. There's no restaurant on site; room service runs 24-hours.
The Press Say
"This former 18th-century palace is good for a romantic getaway. The intimate reception rooms, which are filled with books and objets d'art, make it feel as though you are stepping into a private home. Staff are friendly but not intrusive." Telegraph 09