Standard Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Lisbon · Lisbon District
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lisbon - Principe Real By Ihg
A dependable 3-star base in Lisbon's old town, with easy links to the metro and a breakfast that gets consistently praised.
- Good location for city tours and public transport
- Consistent breakfast with varied options
- Helpful and accommodating staff
8.4
Great
1289 reviews
Booking.com 8.4 · 1289 reviews
About
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lisbon - Principe Real By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lisbon - Principe Real By Ihg is a 3-star hotel set in a quiet residential part of Lisbon's old town, close to the Rato and Marques de Pombal metro stops. It's a straightforward base for exploring the city, with public transport within a five to ten-minute walk.
The hotel offers clean, modern rooms, a breakfast buffet with both sweet and savoury options, and a small outdoor pool for warmer days. Staff are repeatedly mentioned as pleasant and professional, and the overall value for money is a common theme in guest feedback.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Security
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
3 reasons to book- Helpful and friendly staff — Guests repeatedly mention pleasant and competent staff at reception and breakfast, who are accommodating even in busy situations.
- Good breakfast variety — The buffet includes both sweet and savoury options such as bread, cereals, pastries, fruit, coffee, juices, cold cuts, and scrambled eggs, satisfying most guests.
- Convenient location for public transport — Rato and Marques de Pombal metro stops are a 5-10 minute walk, with bus stops nearby, making it easy to explore Lisbon.
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Worth weighing
3 to weigh- Not in the tourist centre — The hotel is in a residential area, which some guests felt was away from the main attractions, though public transport is close.
- Dated facilities — Some guests noted the hotel shows its age, with older fixtures like faucets, though they added that everything functioned after minor fixes.
- Possible aircraft noise — Given Lisbon's airport proximity, some guests heard plane noise, though this is not the hotel's fault.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Standard Twin Room
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Standard Queen Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Standard Queen Room Accessible
- 1 King-size bed
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Queen Suite
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Standard Twin Room Balcony
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
Standard Queen Room Balcony
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
Queen Suite Balcony
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
- Balcony
Suite
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Services
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
In-room
- Air conditioning
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
- Electric kettle
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Carpeted floor
Food & Drink
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Fitness
- Fitness centre
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.4/10 from 1,289 reviews
Booking.com · 8.4 · 1289 reviews
8.4Verified guest“The service here is very good.”
8.4Verified guest“We stayed in a single room and it was modern.”
8.4Verified guest“We were a bit hesitant after reading earlier comments, but although the hotel is dated, it works well. The staff are correct and competent. Parking is available in the hotel itself for 15 euros a night. One faucet initially didn't deliver water, but after reporting it to reception, the operator arrived in five minutes and fixed it - it just needed a couple more turns. Excellent value for money, and you pay on arrival.”
8.4Verified guest“The hotel has fair characteristics but with positives. Staff at reception and breakfast are pleasant and helpful. The breakfast is quite good with variety, both salty and sweet. If you just want to sleep, it's fine. The location initially feels a bit out of the way, but within 5-10 minutes on foot you reach the Rato (closer) and Marques de Pombal metro stops, plus nearby bus stops. It's a city centre, but not the tourist heart. There are good dinner restaurants nearby, like the one in Campania, 3 minutes away, and La em Casa under the hotel.”
8.4Verified guest“I booked a decent-sized room, and the service was very good. Breakfast included ham and other items, which was excellent.”
8.4Verified guest“After reading other opinions, I was worried, but it's decent - not a 10, but a 6.5. It's in a quiet area, not exactly the centre, but easy to reach on foot or by public transport. The breakfast buffet is pretty good with bread, cereals, pastries, fruit, coffee, juices, cold cuts, scrambled eggs, etc. The family room was bigger than expected and cleaned daily. You can hear planes, but that's not the hotel's fault - the airport is close. Staff weren't the friendliest, but did their job.”
04 — Location
Getting around Lisbon
The property sits in Lisbon.
12-20 Travessa Fabrica Dos Pentes, Lisbon, Lisbon District, 1250-106, Portugal
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 15:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 12:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 343 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:59, and check-out is by 12:00.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, there is on-site parking available for 15 euros per night, as mentioned by a guest.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed at this hotel.
What is the breakfast like?
Guests describe it as quite good with variety, including bread, cereals, pastries, fruit, coffee, juices, cold cuts, and scrambled eggs.
Is the hotel close to public transport?
Yes, the Rato and Marques de Pombal metro stops are within a 5-10 minute walk, and bus stops are also nearby.
The bottom line
A solid, no-frills option for travellers who prioritise a good breakfast, easy metro access, and a reliable sleep over boutique styling. The hotel's age and residential location are trade-offs, but most guests find the value for money strong.
8.4Practical and dependable, with a few caveats about its dated feel and location.
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