Porto Bay Liberdade, LisbonPorto Bay Liberdade in Lisbon, Portugal has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 45 of 162 hotels we score in Lisbon. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0, Agoda 3.8. Rooms from about $342 a night (cached, not a live quote).Porto Bay Liberdade is a five-star boutique hotel that opened in 2014 on Avenida da Liberdade, one of Lisbon's most prestigious streets. Behind a historic façade it offers 98 contemporary rooms with air conditioning, minibars and flat-screen TVs, plus a spa, heated indoor pool, gym, sauna, rooftop bar and a restaurant. Rossio Square, Chiado and Alfama are all within walking distance, so it suits travellers who want sightseeing on foot without sacrificing comfort. Families are welcome, and parking is available for those with a car. Rates start around $342 a night, and some guests find the king-size rooms on the small side, so check room sizes before booking if space matters to you.What stands out

Central location near Avenida da Liberdade

Spa, indoor pool and gym

Helpful, polite staff

Comfortable beds and clean rooms

Watch out for

Some king-size rooms are very small

Nightly rates start around $342

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