I can only agree with the other positive reviews of this hotel, which I would recomment to other visitors to Lisbon without hesitation.

The exterior of the hotel is refreshingly different from the usual high rise concrete façade of many other hotels that make you think you could be in any other city in the world without noticing a difference.

Once you step inside the hotel, you are greeted by friendly and helpful staff in a modern and stylish lobby. After a very straight forward check-in procedure we went up to our room, which we - again - found stylish, comfortable and modern, yet different from a bog-standard hotel room you find in many large international hotel chains. Our room, as well as others I have seen, had their own character and were spotless. Comfortable beds and all the usual amenities in the room rounded off the positive experience. At an internet rate of under EUR 90 for a double room per night, I cannot fault this hotel at all - it is excellent value for money.

The only possible drawback of this hotel is its location somewhat outside the city centre, but as other reviers note, it is only a 20-30 minute walk. Alternatively, there are buses and the underground about five miuntes from the hotel, and a taxi from the centre costs little more than five euros. Therefore, I personally have not considered this as a problem.

I cannot comment on the breakfast as we went into the city centre straight away to begin the day with breakfast in one of the many nice cafes, which, in my view, always tends to be better value than hotel breakfasts - especially as it gives you a chance to begin the day in the same way as a local might. However, the hotel restaurant looked decent enough.

Parking was possible on the street outside the hotel on a Sunday, but on a weekday the hotel car park would seem the easier option.

All in all - a highly recommendable hotel in a city that is well worth a visit.

Pros:
- Outstanding hotel rooms, bathroom, lobby, and exterior -- similar to a “W” or high-end Westin in the U.S.
- Cost was very reasonable at €85 per night in April 2008
- Taxi cab fare to/from airport should cost just €10 including a tip, and takes about 15 minutes
- Neighborhood is clean and feels safe

Cons:
- Hotel is a 20-30 minute walk from any attractions -- walk is pleasant but plan accordingly if going to bars or intending to return to hotel room during the day (I walked from Barrio Alto to the hotel as late as 4:00 AM and felt safe, however, hailing a taxi can be difficult during peak bar hours so you may find yourself doing a lot more walking back to the hotel than you’d like)
- Internet isn’t free and is expensive (€5 per hour or €20 per day)

Overall:
- An outstanding hotel and I would absolutely stay here again

We have used this hotel a number of times over the last 3 years when we can get a decent price (65 euro). It's very good, the staff are friendly and polite, and I particularly like the bed linen and pillow menu. The rooms are pleasant, but be aware that not all rooms are great. Some are getting a bit worn out and others have only a small corner window with little natural light so your experience can really depend on what you get allocated. Ask to see others if you don't like the one you get. The rooms are very quiet, having an extra door between the bedroom and the corridor, allowing you a lie-in without being disturbed by the maid service. The location is very convenient for the airport, an important factor in a city with such terrible traffic problems as Lisbon.

Stayed there 15-19 Feb 2008, booked through Expedia. Could not get breakfast included so we ate out everyday. I had a rental car but would advise against this, the roads are poor, driving standards are bad and the accident rate is high. The hotel also charged 15 euros per day parking which is underground via a car elevator! I would say that it is cheaper to use local transport. We stayed in for one meal on Sat night before going out. We were the only ones in the restaurant but the food was superb.

Our biggest disappointment was not having any tea making facilities in our room!! We have always had this in 3* hotels and above so we were a little bemused. The hotel looks and smells new and is in a good location away from the busy centre. With hindsight, i would have chosen a different hotel as long as breakfast was included (even if i had to pay more).

If you want nightlife, ignore Bairro Alto, it was seedy bars and locals selling drugs. Instead, go to the trendy Docas area where there are about 10 bars in a row on the seafront next to Buddha nightclub (recommended).

Enjoy a great meal at Club De Fado in Alfama area and you will get live Fado music and singers while you eat. We spent 110 euros in there but well worth it.

Do visit the oceanarium, its quite good. Take a drive over Vasco De Gama bridge, about 12km long.