Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Hotel Avenida Palace is $1,013 a night less. They are 1.7 km apart.
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Book the Avenida Palace: it costs less than half the Ritz's rate, rates higher with guests over a much larger review base, and sits right at Restauradores in the historic core. The Ritz is the choice only if you specifically want a spa, pool and pet-friendly stay in a modern high-rise setting. Both are 5-star Lisbon institutions 1.7km apart, so this is really a question of era and amenities, not quality.
The Ritz Lisbon opened in 1959, a late-modernist tower built under the Estado Novo, its interiors thick with Portuguese tapestries, wool carpets woven to bespoke designs, and gilded classic furnishings that read more Belle Époque than Bauhaus despite the building's boxy silhouette. Rooms are large with deep balconies looking over Eduardo VII Park and the castle beyond, the kind of view that sells itself. The Varanda restaurant and Ritz Bar terrace lean formal, and the whole place has the hush of old-money hospitality rather than design-forward flash.
Guests who want spa treatments, a pool, pet-friendly rooms and the calm of a park-facing high-rise are best served by the Ritz.
The Avenida Palace dates to 1892, a Belle Époque survivor at the foot of Avenida da Liberdade with a grand staircase, chandeliers, and rooms dressed in antique-style furniture and marble bathrooms that feel inherited rather than restored-to-death. The Palace Lounge and multilingual library are properly clubbable, dark wood and old books, a place to read a paper rather than pose. Outside is Restauradores Square, noisy, central, full of trams and pastelaria queues, a different Lisbon to the leafy hush around the Ritz.
Guests who want 19th-century character, a central square location and real value for a 5-star stay are best served by the Avenida Palace.
The Avenida Palace gives up the spa, pool and pet allowance that the Ritz offers, so anyone set on treatments or travelling with an animal has no equivalent on-site here.
The Avenida Palace is the more beautiful room to stand in, an actual 1892 palace with a staircase and library that feel lived-in rather than art-directed, against the Ritz's competent but generic mid-century luxury.
| Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon | Hotel Avenida Palace | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,458 | $445 |
| Guest rating | 9.2/10 | 9.6/10 |
| Reviews | 272 | 1486 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 7 | 4 |
| Distance apart | 1.7 km |
Nothing on our list that Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon lacks.
“They solve issues fast are smart and on their feet. They live up to the four seasons moto”
“The location is perfect, the rooms are clean and comfortable, and the staff are warm and attentive.”
Avenida Palace guests come away happier, as reviews consistently praise its location, breakfast and staff with almost no complaints, while Four Seasons guests note excellent service but flag outdated rooms and disappointing food.
“Excellent Service but Bad Food/Accomodation”
First the service and the staff were marvelous. They solve issues fast are smart and on their feet. They live up to the four seasons moto We loved our little gifts and little paste de nata that were provided as gifts. BUT the accomodations are not worthy of the name. Most of the hotel looks, outdated and they seem to have various themes that don't quite make sense. The hotel restaurant where we had breakf
“Fantastic FS experience”
Fantastic hotel from start to end. The responses on the FS app were quick and helpful. While we arrived early they did our best to accommodate us. Rita from the front desk was fantastic as was Rita from the ice cream shop. The bell captains were great as well, anticipating our needs. Quality FS properly. Super friendly and just do a superb job all around.
“A estadia foi excelente ...”
Localização otima , construção classica estilo palacio ... Café da manhã maravilhoso
A recepção do hotel é muito acanhada , não condiz com o hotel ... Não reflete o que o hotel realmente é... O concierge muito fraco ... Pessoal sem vontade de ajudar nada simpáticos ..
“Elegant and beautiful, with top notch staff. We love Lisboa.”
April 2026 was our second time in Lisboa but our first time staying at this beautiful hotel. We noticed the hotel during our first visit so it was a no brainer where to stay this time. The hotel is sophisticated looking without any notion of being snobby. The colors, fabric and material of the curtains and furniture are so rich and appealing. Very clean too. The hotel is maintained very well. We roamed all through t
“Lisbon Visit”
Great location for restaurants; excellent buffet breakfast with multiple selections on everything; very helpful employees.
Luxurious Accommodations Indulge in the elegant and spacious rooms at the 5-star Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, each adorned with classic decor and offering stunning views of the city. Some rooms even feature expansive balconies for a touch of luxury. Wellness and Dining Experience Relax and rejuvenate at the on-site spa with a range of treatments, from…
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Historic Charm and Modern Comfort in Central Lisbon Classic Rooms and Free Valet Parking The 19th-century Avenida Palace, overlooking Restauradores Square, offers classic rooms with antique-style furnishings and marble bathrooms. Enjoy the convenience of free valet parking during your stay. Prime Location and Convenient Amenities Situated at the end of…
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