Hotel Principe Ávila

Fantastic! I absolutely loved this hotel in Lisbon, Portugal, our last stop. The breakfast was delicious, especially discovering Delta coffee ☕️, a local Portuguese brand. And seriously, the latte macchiato from the coffee machine at breakfast was absolutely, positively, unbelievably good!!! It was my first time trying it – rich, hot milk with a thick layer of foam on top, and a few drops of espresso at the end. So creamy and not bitter at all! It was incredibly tasty!!! I had 3 cups every day, it really woke me up!!! Made my day happy!!! Also, among the toasted bread, there's a multi-grain mini croissant that is super fragrant and incredibly flaky and delicious. I ate at least two every day!!! And – they also have a machine that automatically makes mini pancakes for breakfast! You just wave your hand to make them! I didn't know how to use it at first, so I secretly watched other guests, LOL🤣. A few waves and you get a few pancakes! It's so much fun and so tasty 😋. Honestly, I would stay here again just for the breakfast!!!

This is a charming, well-established 4-star hotel with a cozy ambiance. Its prime location right next to the subway station makes travel to and from the city center and airport incredibly convenient. The rooms are clean, tidy, and well-maintained, with comfortable bedding. The breakfast offers a rich variety, and the staff are warm and attentive. While the facilities have a more classic, less luxurious feel, they are practical and hassle-free.

The location on Las Ramblas was very convenient for sightseeing and close to the airport bus. However, due to ongoing construction on Las Ramblas, it was noisy, and the view was unfortunately not great. The hotel itself was good, though the noise was a bit bothersome, and the bathroom design meant the floor often got wet, which was a minor downside. The breakfast was delicious, and the room came with complimentary water and wine. We also enjoyed a glass of Cava at the sky bar, which had a wonderful view. All the staff were very friendly.

The rooms and hotel are like an Airbnb, with a living room and bedroom, offering plenty of space for four people. The room is clean, and you can cook and do laundry yourself. You'll receive the hotel and room codes online before check-in or upon arrival for access.

This has to be the worst hotel I've ever stayed in, or rather, the one with the worst value for money. It claims to be a four-star, but it's really more like a budget hostel. **Price:** End of May, weekday stay, nearly 9000 RMB for a triple room for three nights. **Location:** Far from all attractions. Traveling with family, we mostly took taxis, which cost around 7-8 euros (Sintra excluded). **Room:** The room we were given had the door right in front of the elevator, and as soon as you opened the room door, you were in the bathroom. Absolutely no privacy. **Amenities:** * No gym. * No toothbrushes (when I asked the front desk, they said they forgot to put them in. Since there was only one person at reception, I had to go downstairs myself to get them). * No slippers (they said only specific rooms had them, but they could provide them if I wanted – again, I had to go downstairs to get them). * Only one bottle of water provided per day. You have to pay extra for more. * No tissues. If you ask the front desk, they'll give you a tiny packet (see picture). * The elevator creaks loudly. * I've never seen such a stingy hotel; you have to ask for absolutely everything. **Service:** I checked in at the same time as a foreigner. The foreigner received all sorts of introductions about the room, facilities, restaurant, etc. When it was my turn, they just handed me the room card and told me to swipe it to get to my room. I didn't even know which number to dial to reach the front desk from my room, so I had to go downstairs to ask again. The room they gave me was probably the worst on that floor (as mentioned above). The most bizarre thing was that Lisbon was very hot in late May. We'd leave at 9 AM, come back around 1 PM to rest until 5 PM, and then head out again. When we returned at 1 PM, the room hadn't been cleaned. When we were about to leave at 5 PM, they told me housekeeping had finished for the day and wouldn't clean it. They said the front desk could provide anything I needed (like fresh towels, which I'd have to take up myself). Nobody told me about this policy when I checked in. When I brought it up, they said, "Oh, that's general information, no need to explain." I told them I'd never encountered such a thing, and they replied, "Well, that's how our hotel is." And despite me being out for so long during the day, they still hadn't cleaned. Their response was, "Oh, really?" – not an ounce of apology, just pure arrogance. The only time they were somewhat helpful was when I asked for restaurant recommendations nearby. I checked, and that restaurant had low Google ratings too. Enough said. A very, very bad stay. So bad that even hearing the hotel's name makes me angry.

This is a business hotel with excellent cleanliness. The location is a bit far from the old town, but taking a Bolt taxi is quite affordable, making it convenient for getting around. The hotel has its own parking, though the driveway and spaces are a bit small, which might be a challenge for some drivers.

The breakfast was pretty average overall, with a limited variety and unremarkable taste – nothing particularly memorable. However, the hotel staff were friendly and attentive, and communication was smooth. The hotel's environment was a definite plus; the public areas were clean and comfortable, creating a pleasant atmosphere for a relaxing stay. If you don't have high expectations for breakfast, the hotel is generally acceptable.