Hotel Florida
Rua Duque De Palmela 32, Lisbon, Portugal, 1250098
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Expert review of Hotel Florida
Lisbon’s quirkiest design hotel just off the Avenida.
With a very bold décor theme along the lines of classic cinema, this hotel manages to stay on the side of silver screen-chic as opposed to Planet Hollywood-tacky. Certainly not for everyone, but if you’re after a bit of fun and something different, look no further.
Location:
Just north of the Botanical Gardens, at the northern end of the central Avenida da Liberdade – nothing is too far away from here.
Bedrooms:
I found the 72 bedrooms to be a quirky and merry without being too over-the-top. Each is designed along the theme of a Hollywood movie or idol. It felt like being in a very stylish teenager’s bedroom, with film screen-prints and a bit of kitsch decade-centric décor, such as 60s' curtains and buttoned headboards in the Kubrick-styled room. Other fun themes include Marylin Monroe, Marlon Brando and John Travolta. Unfortunately, I did notice that the rooms get a fair bit of street noise, which may annoy some.
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Public areas:
The lobby, reception and corridors have a 60s-chic feel with oversized chessboard-patterned armchairs, stencilled movie quotes and near-life-size prints of Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart on the walls. There’s also the ‘Winter Garden’, an outdoor decking area with yucca plants and comfy sofas.
Eating and drinking:
There isn’t a restaurant or bar on-site, but the hotel does own a restaurant next door called the Great American Disaster Restaurant. A 1950s' diner, filed with all sorts of tat and memorabilia and serving excellent burgers and shakes – great for kids.
Leisure facilities:
There’s a small, functional gym.
Service:
The staff were on-the-ball and very helpful. The receptionist even chased me down the street to give me my phone, which I left on her desk.
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Who stays there:
Young couples, groups of friends and families.
Pros:
Fun and quirky
Cons:
The style isn’t to everyone’s taste
More information on Hotel Florida:
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- Type:
- Hotel
- Address:
- Rua Duque De Palmela 32, Lisbon, Portugal, 1250098
- Free tags / Keywords:
- Film
- Amenities:
- Business Centre, Fitness Centre, High-Speed Internet, Parking, Room Service
- Neighbourhood:
- Avenida
Community comments (1)
We really liked the Hotel Florida when we stayed, and if you get the chance of an upgrade for a few euros then take it. There are some good local restaurants for breakfast just down the road too!