Lx Boutique Hotel  

In the heart of Lisbon, tucked between Chiado, Baixa and Cais do Sodré, this city-center boutique hotel sits within easy walking distance of Chiado Museum, São Luís Municipal Theater, Rossio Square and the Tejo River. About a 20-minute drive from Lisbon Portela Airport, it’s a family-friendly base for exploring Lisbon on foot.

The hotel offers 61 themed, air-conditioned rooms with unique views over Lisbon and the Tejo River. Rooms feature iPod docking stations, LCD TVs, minibars, private bathrooms with showers, complimentary toiletries, hairdryers and premium down comforters.

Expect concierge service, a 24-hour front desk, laundry/dry cleaning, on-site car hire and an elevator for accessibility; an airport shuttle and self-parking are available for a surcharge. Family-friendly perks include babysitting/childcare (surcharge) and supervised activities, plus tour/ticket assistance to book city excursions.

Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet keeps you connected, and there’s an on-site ATM and multilingual staff to help with transfers and arrangements.

Confraria, the hotel’s trendy sushi restaurant, serves sushi plus teas, beverages and wines all day; a bar/lounge and limited-hours room service are also available. Buffet breakfasts are offered daily (fee), and a handful of authentic Portuguese restaurants and cafés are minutes from the front door.