This was a great, short Portugal break that i...
Portugal | Oct 20 - Oct 23, 2024

Joost
Joost S.
Sunnyvale, CA | Reviewed on Oct 24, 2024

This was a great, short Portugal break that i took as an extension of a European business trip. Marina was helpful and quick to guide me through my decisions. Cacais was especially amazing, with a relaxed coastal atmosphere and great weather. The guided walk in Lisbon led by Jose was fun and insightful.

Hotel Reviews
1908 Lisboa Hotel
Lisbon

The 1908 has a lot of character and style. The almost 180 degrees view from my corner room was amazing (the building has a sharp angle separating intersecting streets, like the flatiron building in NYC). The room was comfortable and had everything i needed including a coffee maker. The onsite restaurant is great, and serves a great breakfast buffet

Authenticity & Character
Located in traditional building, tastefully converted into boutique hotel
Location
Walkable, and a couple of nice restaurants. Vibe on the square at night didn't feel super welcoming to me.
Staff
Super friendly front desk staff, who were flexible with late check out
Cleanliness & Comfort
ARTSY Cascais
Cascais

The Artsy has an understated luxury vibe. There are only 17 rooms, which makes it feel like a small guest house rather than a hotel. I got to know the staff in the 2 days that i stayed here and they were friendly and professional. The onsite restaurant is quite special with a small menu with great very high quality local food. The rooftop pool is amazing. Quite small (5 meters long?) but it's a super nice place to spend an hour relaxing.

Authenticity & Character
Traditional building that seems to have been part of the harbor for centuries.
Location
On the quiet side of the harbor but only a 5 min walk to all the restaurants and shops.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Lisbon

Great morning walking through the city and learning a lot about the history of Lisbon and Portugal. Jose was great.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Oct 31, 2024

Hi Joost, thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful review 🤩 I am glad you liked the little coastal town of Cascais and the hotel selection 😊 ARTSY Cascais is one of my favorite hotels in Portugua just for the view from its terrace. I will pass your words on to our local guides and team who will be so thrilled to hear your feedback! It was a real pleasure working with you and I hope this was the first of many trips to Portugal. All the best, Marina