This was a great, short Portugal break that i...
Portugal
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Oct 20 - Oct 23, 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
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
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.
Activity Review
Great morning walking through the city and learning a lot about the history of Lisbon and Portugal. Jose was great.