About Hotel Ibis Lisboa Parque das Nações
ibis Lisboa Parque das Nações is an affordable three-star hotel at contemporary premises in a revitalised riverside neighbourhood of north-eastern Lisbon. It’s a short walk from Lisbon Oriente train station and Moscavide metro station.
Modern air-conditioned rooms with wooden flooring, deluxe bedding and en suite bathrooms boast a flat-screen TV, desk, ironing facilities and a hairdryer. Accessible rooms and connecting rooms are available.
Amenities include a lounge, outdoor terrace, lift, 24-hour reception, business centre, safe, free Wi-Fi throughout and indoor parking. Pets are allowed.
The smart dining room hosts a continental breakfast buffet and there’s an open-plan 24-hour bar serving drinks and light snacks around-the-clock. Pizzerias and diners are among the eateries a short walk away.
Smoke-free ibis Lisboa Parque das Nações is about 15 minutes’ walk from the Knowledge Museum and Lisbon Oceanarium, home to penguins and sharks. Lisbon’s historic Alfama district is about 15 minutes’ drive away.
Positive Reviews
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Popular location in regenerated suburb
Set among the modern architecture of the revitalised riverside neighbourhood that hosted the Expo '98 fair, this hotel's location was popular with guests. It was conveniently a short walk from the nearest railway and metro stations for uncomplicated trips throughout the Portuguese capital and for services direct to the airport. There were also handy dining options, bars and a major shopping mall nearby. Guests liked the way they could easily walk to neighbourhood museums, exhibition venues and attractions. Motorists welcomed the on-site parking.
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Good customer service
There was frequent praise for the customer service provided by pleasant, helpful and attentive personnel, many of whom spoke English. Visitors appreciated the normally swift check-in.
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Cheap and cheerful rooms
Reviewers were upbeat about the rooms, describing them as functional but well-equipped, modern and well-cleaned. Many said the parquet flooring and flat-screen TVs were appealing as were the cosy beds. Thanks to the usually reasonable room prices, many budget-conscious travellers said they got a decent amount of bang for their buck.
Negative Reviews
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Minor maintenance and cleanliness grumbles
There were occasional complaints from some guests over minor cleanliness and maintenance issues such as weak water pressure at times or bathrooms could have been more comprehensively cleaned.
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Claims some rooms had flaws
Several critics claimed certain rooms felt a little cramped, especially when fully occupied. Others said they struggled to control the room temperature at times. There were also reports that the free Wi-Fi network was weak in some parts of the building.
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Breakfast divided opinion
Although the optional breakfast had admirers who liked the unhurried atmosphere and unlimited buffet featuring tasty Portuguese egg custard tarts, there were some critical diners who claimed it lacked choice and featured bland coffee.