Located in the Baixa district in the heart of downtown Lisbon
Historic building updated with fun, fresh decor
Rooms stylishly mix reclaimed materials and contemporary decor
In-room amenties include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and safes
On-site restaurant serves traditional Portuguese cuisine and pub fare
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Laundry service available (fee)
No on-site business or fitness centers
Some rooms are compact and bathrooms are claustrophobic
Breakfast costs extra
Housed in an 18th-century building, the mid-range My Story Hotel Ouro has an updated interior that combines vintage pieces with contemporary furniture to create a cheery, fresh style. The 51 rooms conform to the shape of the property, and as a result, some are compact (those in the attic have sloping ceilings), and bathrooms are tiny. Breakfast is well-received, but it costs extra. Travelers interested in staying in the Baixa / Chiado section of Lisbon where the hotel is located could also consider Brown's Central Hotel, which has an early 20th-century retro interior and slightly more amenities (including in-room kitchenettes), but higher room rates.
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Scene
Upbeat, contemporary interior and refined, stately exterior
The facade of the 18th-century My Story Hotel Ouro is covered with Portugal's quintessential blue-and-white tiles. The pattern is found on decorative pillows on the lobby couch and on the floor; the space also has a white reception desk, brass-colored ottomans, and sturdy wood chairs. Hallways feature sepia-toned wall murals and the interiors feature quirky items, such as an antique metal cash register perched near the lobby door. The effect overall is fresh, lively, and hip. And the property tends to draw young vacationing couples.
Location
Located in the Baixa section of Lisbon, near notable squares and the Santa Justa elevator
My Story Hotel Ouro is located in Baxia, which was largely rebuilt after the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. Many of the buildings in the area, including the hotel, date back from that era. The neighborhood has a number of squares, including the Comercio Square, a four-minute walk from the hotel, and Rossio Square, which is six minutes away on foot. The Santa Justa Elevator, which connects the lower streets of Baixa to the higher elevated Carmo Square section, is about four-minute walk from the hotel. Trolley 28 rolls through several historic sections of the city, and it stops a 12-minute walk from the hotel. Lisbon International Airport is about 25 minutes away by car.
Rooms
Bright, smallish rooms and bathrooms, some with sloped ceilings
Rooms at the hotel are on the small side and lounge areas are limited in most; many just have cushioned armchairs and reading lamps. Decor is simple but modern, with a light neutral color palette accented by throw cushions and headboards in shades of yellow and gold. Some of the rooms on the hotel's attic level have sloped ceilings, which can make it difficult to navigate around the bed. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and safes. Bathrooms are well-designed with modern fittings, Portuguese poetic quotes on the walls, and small walk-in showers, but they're tiny. All come outfitted with hairdryers and toiletries.
Features
Restaurant with traditional Portuguese food plus free Wi-Fi
The hotel's amenities are limited, but should be enough for tourists who plan to spend their time out exploring. The restaurant serves traditional Portuguese dishes such as pork cheek and Portuguese steak. Breakfast is available for a fee and includes fruit, yogurt, and eggs. Laundry services are also available, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
