Lisbon is a magical place full of charm and beauty. If you are lucky enough, the hotel you choose will only add to the experience. On our latest journey to the city of bacalau and polished marble we stayed at the 5 star boutique hotel, Mercy Hotel, located in the ever so fashionable Chiado district.
Location:
The location could not be better. One street away from all the action in Barrio Alto on the edge of Chiado, but far enough to enjoy some peaceful sleep. One block down is a major metro station which connects you to the airport and other destinations. On the right of the hotel and 6 minutes down the scenic stairs is the Rossio train station connecting you to picturesque and a must-see village of Sintra. Great restaurants and bars are within 5 minutes walking distance. And great fado bars and cafes located on the parallel street.
Amenities
The room had laundry and dry-cleaning service, free wireless Internet, flatscreen television, office area, espresso machine, complimentary coffee, tea and water. There is a business center with printers located in the basement.
Decor:
The decor inside the rooms are chic and modern. The rooms are perfectly sized with small balconies overlooking the Lisbon skyline with the bridge in the background. Beautiful, modern, clean and comfortable. Chocolate were left on our pillows every evening. The bathroom was spacious and separated from the rest of the space.
The lobby is covered in black walls however, oddly positioned mannequins surround the area. It was a bit strange to have mannequins eyeing you down while in the lobby but we were later told that the boutique hotel works with local fashion labels and the clothing displayed on the mannequins are for purchase. Nevertheless, it might shock you at first sight.
Service:
Staff members went out of their way to make us feel at home and comfortable. Riccardo and the rest of the team were so helpful, informative and were our unofficial tour guides, explaining in detail how to get to places, where to eat, what to do and not do. If we needed anything they were up at our room within minutes.
Food and Drink:
The daily breakfast was very basic. It included several different pieces of fresh bread, ham, cheese, omelet, coffee and boundless cups of fresh orange juice.
The Mercy Hotel is located at: Rua da Misericordia 76, Lisbon 1200-273, Portugal E-mail hotel: info@mercyhotel.com
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