About Wallis São Bento
Wallis São Bento is a guest house featuring free Wi-Fi, modern rooms and a shared kitchen. The hotel offers an ideal location in the centre of Lisbon, just two minutes’ walk from the nearest metro station.
Rooms at this hotel are decorated in an elegant contemporary concept, and feature private bathrooms, reading lamps and large closets ensuring plenty of storage space.
Additional features of Wallis São Bento include an elevator, an on-site ATM and daily housekeeping services.
Guests of the hotel can use the full shared kitchen to prepare their own meals, or choose from any number of restaurants and cafes easily reachable by foot.
From the hotel it is 10 minutes’ walk to the lively Barrio Alto neighbourhood, less than five minutes on foot to Estrela and Principe Real, and only 900 metres to Liberdade Avenue. The airport is less than 10 kilometres from the hotel.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Walking distance to attractions and transport
Almost every guest highlights the location as one of the best aspects of this hotel. Many mention that the nearest metro station, from which excellent connections to other parts of the city are available, is only a few minutes' walk from the guest house. The neighbourhood in which the hotel is situated is also well liked, with many points and areas of interest easily walkable.
positive:
Spacious rooms with unique design
Reviewers are generally very positive about the rooms at this hotel, saying they are spacious, clean and feature an interesting design concept that gives the guest house its own character. No matter what size group reviewers travelled with, most comment that they found their room more than adequate.
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Great view from upper floors
Reviewers who were lucky enough to have a room on an upper floor say the view was excellent, while others recommend that future guests take the time to enjoy a drink from the rooftop terrace overlooking the city.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Noise can be a problem
A small number of guests mention having trouble sleeping at the hotel due to noise from other guests. Doors are apparently not well soundproofed, and as a result past guests could hear everything going on in the hallways. According to reports, street noise can also be an issue, prompting some guests to recommend asking for a room on a higher floor.
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Some minor maintenance concerns
Past guests say there are some small issues with maintenance that could be fixed in order to ensure a more positive experience. These issues are most often regarding small details, such as broken doors making it difficult to reach the balcony.
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Inconvenient reception hours
Some reviewers were unhappy with the hotel reception's opening hours, particularly the unusually late check-in time.