The Emerald House Curio Hilton, LisbonThe Emerald House Curio Hilton in Lisbon, Portugal has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 50 of 162 hotels we score in Lisbon. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $206 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Emerald House is a four-star Curio Collection by Hilton hotel that opened in 2021 in Lisbon, Portugal. It sits about 2.2 miles from Commerce Square, with Rossio Square and Avenida da Liberdade a short drive away, and the National Museum of Ancient Arts nearby. Rooms are contemporary, with minibars, in-room Wi-Fi and room service, and there is a gym, a restaurant and breakfast that guests rate well. Staff are frequently praised as attentive and professional. It suits travellers who want a modern, design-led base for sightseeing in Lisbon. Be aware that some rooms are small and a few have limited views, and rates start around $206 per night.What stands out

Friendly, professional staff

Comfortable rooms with good air conditioning

Well-rated breakfast and on-site dining

Free Wi-Fi throughout

Watch out for

Some rooms are quite small

A few rooms lack views

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