Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Hotel Avenida Palace is $414 a night less. They are 762 metres apart.
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Book Verride Palácio Santa Catarina if a pool, spa and river-facing rooftop matter to you at $974 a night; book Avenida Palace at $880 if you'd rather be at the top of Avenida da Liberdade with a gym on site. Avenida Palace has the stronger guest rating (9.6 vs 9.3) across far more reviews, suggesting broader consistency, while Verride's smaller review count still reads as a distinct, higher-touch experience. The two sit 0.8km apart in different registers of Lisbon: one is grand 19th-century hotel, the other a restored palace in the older, steeper Bica quarter. Price gap is modest for what's on offer, so this comes down to which building and which view you want to wake up to.
A 19th-century palace hotel at the top of Restauradores Square, all antique-style furniture, marble bathrooms and the kind of grand lounge that still has a library stocked in several languages. The public rooms lean formal - heavy curtains, gilt-edged mirrors, the sort of lobby where valets in uniform take your car keys at the door. It's the classic Lisbon grande dame register: chandeliers rather than exposed stone, old-world comfort rather than design statement. The crowd is older, well-heeled, here for the address as much as the building.
Guests who want a grand, traditional Lisbon hotel experience right on Avenida da Liberdade, with a gym and valet parking included.
A restored palácio in Bica, one of Lisbon's steep, tram-tracked older neighbourhoods, with imported chandeliers, silk-lined walls and radiant heated floors under custom furnishings. Rooms open onto balconies with views over the Tagus or the tiled rooftops of the district, and breakfast is served looking over the pool - an unusual thing to find in this part of the city. The rooftop bar and the river-facing Suba restaurant give it a more contemporary, design-led feel than a typical historic conversion, aimed at guests who want vintage bones with a current-day finish.
Guests prioritising a pool, spa and river views in a quieter, hillier neighbourhood, willing to pay more for it.
At $880, Avenida Palace goes without the pool, spa and pet-friendly policy that Verride offers, though it adds a fitness facility Verride doesn't have.
Verride is the more striking place to actually sit and look at - silk walls, imported chandeliers, a pool and a river view - while Avenida Palace is grander in scale but more conventionally furnished.
| Hotel Avenida Palace | Verride Palácio Santa Catarina | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $451 | $865 |
| Guest rating | 9.6/10 | 9.3/10 |
| Reviews | 1486 | 203 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 4 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 762 m |
“Loved every minute of our stay in the beautiful Avenida Palace Hotel.”
“I’ve traveled a lot and I believe Verride was at least on my top 3 hotels in life.”
Hotel Avenida Palace guests come away more consistently happy, praising reliable location, breakfast and staff with only minor gripes, while Verride's luxury experience is undercut by recurring complaints about air conditioning, noise and one serious food safety incident.
“A estadia foi excelente ...”
Localização otima , construção classica estilo palacio ... Café da manhã maravilhoso
A recepção do hotel é muito acanhada , não condiz com o hotel ... Não reflete o que o hotel realmente é... O concierge muito fraco ... Pessoal sem vontade de ajudar nada simpáticos ..
“Elegant and beautiful, with top notch staff. We love Lisboa.”
April 2026 was our second time in Lisboa but our first time staying at this beautiful hotel. We noticed the hotel during our first visit so it was a no brainer where to stay this time. The hotel is sophisticated looking without any notion of being snobby. The colors, fabric and material of the curtains and furniture are so rich and appealing. Very clean too. The hotel is maintained very well. We roamed all through t
“Lisbon Visit”
Great location for restaurants; excellent buffet breakfast with multiple selections on everything; very helpful employees.
The most exception front desk team and a wonderful room made for an excellent stay. The superb roof terrace and breakfast service were added bonuses.
“Bad food experience”
Had lunch at the Rooftop bar and what it was supposed to be a good experience/moment end the opposite. One dish didn't come the way I requested and the other come with a problem like bacteria or other situation. The person eating this dish was sick for more than 12 hours. After complaining, nexr day, they did not take any responsibility for this situation.
“Fabulous”
A group of 4 of us stayed one night at the Verride Palacio. It was wonderful! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Pre the visit I had lots of contact with the reception planning a day of tourism and eating in Lisbon and they were very helpful in sorting out excellent restaurants and a tuktuk tour. The rooms are large, spacious and the beds are huge! The rooftop bar has excellent views and cocktails. Howev
Historic Charm and Modern Comfort in Central Lisbon Classic Rooms and Free Valet Parking The 19th-century Avenida Palace, overlooking Restauradores Square, offers classic rooms with antique-style furnishings and marble bathrooms. Enjoy the convenience of free valet parking during your stay. Prime Location and Convenient Amenities Situated at the end of…
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Luxurious Property in Lisbon's Historic Centre Stylish Rooms and Suites : Each room and suite at Verride Palácio Santa Catarina offers a blend of vintage details and modern comforts, with radiant heated floors, large windows, and custom furnishings. Some rooms provide balcony views over the Tagus River or the traditional Bica neighborhood. Exquisite Dining…
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