Rua Garrett 108, Chiado - Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal | (618) 248-8274
Superb location in Lisbon’s historic district
Within easy
walking distance of most attractions, such as Mario Viegas Theatre
Famous 28 tram stops right outside
Breakfast buffet included, set in hotel’s
beautiful, historic hall
Cute, contemporary rooms, most renovated in 2014
Free fresh fruit for afternoon snacks
Free parking
Wi-Fi access and safes require fees
Individual rooms still have old furniture; twin beds pushed together
Breakfast hall can get crowded
Some rooms subject to lots of street noise
Ideal for tourists, the mid-range Hotel Borges
is priced well considering its superb location in one of Lisbon’s most iconic
neighborhoods. The property is within walking distance to most of the city’s historic
attractions, like the Chiado Museum. Rooms are small and basic but clean and mostly modern, as the hotel
underwent a renovation in 2014. The breakfast hall is a thing of beauty --
classic and ornate with massive crystal chandeliers. The Borges is also one of
the only hotels in Lisbon’s old town with free parking, though there's a charge for Wi-Fi.
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Scene
Mix of contemporary and classic motifs
Renovated in 2014, the Borges Chiado’s look
is an eclectic mix of modern and classic motifs. The small reception area is super
contemporary with black and white striped tile floors, a lighted white vinyl
desk, and an assortment of interesting wall accents, from ancient stones to
mosaic paintings to black and white prints. Hallways feature wood floors and
prints in plastic frames. The most striking area of the hotel is the breakfast
hall with its ornately textured ceiling, gold accents, and beautiful hanging
crystal chandeliers. In contrast, the tables and chairs are simple and old.
Location
Smack in the middle of old town's Chiado Square
The Borges Chiado is found in the Estremadura
area -- one of the most iconic neighborhoods in Lisbon -- on a pedestrian-only
cobblestone street. Nearly all of the city’s historic attractions are within
easy walking distance. The hotel is surrounded by bakeries, restaurants, ice
cream shops, churches, luxury shops, and historic theaters. Other neighborhoods
are nearby, including Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodré. The metro (Baixa / Chiado)
and taxi are right outside of the property as well. The Chiado Warehouses, a shopping destination, are less than a
five-minute walk east, while Mario Viegas Theatre and the Chiado
Museum are also several minutes away by foot. Lisbon Portela Airport is 20
minutes north by car or 25 to 40 minutes by public transportation.
Rooms
Small rooms that are clean and mostly updated
The Borges Chiado has a variety of guest
units, and all but the Individual Rooms have been updated with fresh linens,
curtains, and contemporary furniture. That said, rooms are basic and simple with flat-screen
satellite TVs mounted on walls, nightstands with shaded lamps, mini-fridges,
and safes. Double- and queen-size beds are twins pushed together. Wi-Fi can be
accessed for an extra daily fee and use of safes requires a small fee as
well. All units have doors leading to small standing balconies overlooking the street,
which can get noisy at night. Updated bathrooms feature attractive square tiling and large rain showerheads. The sinks, though
cute and modern, are tiny.
Features
Free breakfast and parking along with 24-hour reception desk and on-site massage
Breakfast, included in the room price, is comprised of fruit, yogurt, cereal,
pastries, coffee, and juice. The reception desk is open 24 hours and the hotel
offers free (but limited) parking. Massages are
available on-site as well. For business travelers and special events, meeting and presentation
rooms can take on a variety of configurations depending on guest needs. Expect to pay extra for Wi-Fi.
