LR Guest House

I can't speak highly enough of LR Guest House. My wife and I recently visited Lisbon for the first time and stayed here. This is easily one of the best experiences at an accommodation while on holiday. To start things off the service is top notch. The owner and staff have extensive hospitality experience from some of the finest hotels and it shows. When we arrived to the guesthouse, we only had a card to pay the taxi. Instead of directing us to an ATM, then spotted us the cash and we were able to pay them back later. They are always prepared to get anything to improve your stay, like purchasing requested food items even. They are very knowledgeable of the area and have great suggestions for places to visit and eat. The kitchen has a large table that guests can sit together at and socialize. One morning, the staff was a little late getting breakfast ready and offered to refund us a whole nights stay as a result. Really above and beyond dedication to the quality of service they want you to expect from them. I love to talk to people and had many great conversations with Antonio (owner) and Teresa about Lisbon, Portugal, hospitality, personal life, a little bit of everything and it really made me feel at home. They push the idea of making it feel like you are almost part of a family and I loved it. The accommodation itself was an original building that survived the great earthquake that hit Lisbon. It has original features and was beautiful. It's located in the dead center of the nightlife area of Bairro Alto and has many amenities nearby. Because it is a protected building there is no planning allowed for a lift by the city, so it's only accessible by stairs. I wouldn't really describe Lisbon as wheelchair accessible anyway though, unless you consider careening down steep hills your jam. There is a wide spread of programming on the TV, and spacious bathrooms with great water pressure and temperature. They have a complimentary bar in a winter garden that is all access, help yourself, and complimentary drinks in the mini fridge in the room. Do yourself a favour and stay here. You will love every moment of it. Say hi to Antonio and Teresa from Brandon while you're at it. 😁

I picked LR Guest House for the great location, in the middle of the night life and small restaurants that line the old alley ways of Bairro Alto, and I was not disappointed in that respect. But a surprise was the friedly, homely and personal atmosphere of the hostel. The staff is genuinely interested in understanding each guest's needs and preferences, helpful where you didn't know you needed help, yet professional and courteous. The small veranda offers a cosy common corner if you want to chat to fellow travellers. The owner cooking you an omlette in the morning is something you won't get at Ritz Carlton. And the fress pressed orange juice! Highly recommended! Spend a couple of nights here, to enjoy Lisbon out of the middle of this historic city!