For some reason my question about the hotel that is at the beginning of the Portugal tour, went under the Edinburgh section.
I was just wondering about the location of the Hotel Lisboa Plaza, whether it was in a "seedy" area like someone mentioned on a different forum question.
I have been on a couple of RS tours already, and I add 2 nights prior to the start of the tour at the first hotel being used on the tour.
When I did reserve the 2 extra nights, I was charged right away, that seemed odd. I don't mind, but usually the hotels charge me when I check in, no matter how far in advance I reserve the nights.
But my main question was whether or not anyone who has stayed at that hotel felt like it's location was seedy and not a great location for walking around, especially at night. I will be going with my girlfriend on this tour.
Thanks
Posted by
Virginia, USA
6236 posts
I stayed at the Hotel Lisboa Plaza in 2022 for a RS tour. It is not in a “seedy” area. It is on the rather upscale Avenida da Liberdade.
It is not unusual to be charged upfront when you make a reservation.
Posted by
Virginia, USA
6236 posts
More info on the Avenida da Liberdade is here.
https://www.lisbonportugaltourism.com/guide/avenida-da-liberdade.html
Posted by
OP
141 posts
Thanks Laura, I appreciate your answer and it assuages any anxiety I had.
Posted by
Massachusetts
1462 posts
I was on the RS Portugal tour in 2017 or 2018 and stayed at this hotel (plus two days before the tour). I echo what Laura said regarding location. In my experience, this tour had the most number of more upscale hotels than any other RS tour I have taken.
Posted by
Bend, OR
1545 posts
I’m glad to see they changed Lisbon hotels. We stayed in My Story Hotel Tejo on the Portugal tour a couple of years ago and I would not recommend it.