The Lumiares Hotel & Spa

We greatly enjoyed our stay at the Lumiares. They were extremely welcoming, starting with a complimentary pickup from the airport. Upon arrival, the room had a fridge stock with local beverages, with cold water replenished daily for free. Breakfast on the rooftop was fantastic both in terms of the food and the views. The service is relaxed. Our room was large and well appointed; definitely comfortable for a family of 4. It was situated in a great area, within a 10 minute walk to many of the top neighborhoods in the city. There’s two things to know: (1) The neighborhood is a “hot spot” of nightlife. The alleyways become restaurants and bars at night. While the hotel’s windows and soundproofing work well, if you’re a SUPER light sleeper, you may want to request a room facing away from the neighborhood. (2) The front desk service was a bit slow. With only two people, it seemed a bit small given the number of guests and rooms; anticipate a short wait.

We stayed at The Lumiares for the first four nights of our honeymoon, and the experience was nothing short of incredible. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed so warmly—it truly set the tone for our stay. The architecture of the hotel is stunning, with high ceilings throughout and beautifully designed spaces. Our room was both special and spacious, making it a perfect sanctuary during our trip. Breakfast deserves a special mention—it was genuinely the best I’ve ever had. Every morning, we enjoyed delicious food and what I can only describe as the best coffee in the world, all while taking in the most breathtaking views of the city. The staff went above and beyond, making us feel truly special and celebrated during our honeymoon. Their warmth and attentiveness added a personal touch we’ll never forget. We’re already planning to return for our anniversary. A full 5 stars across the board.

My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights for our honeymoon. While there were some positives, I ultimately don’t think this was representative of a 5 star hotel experience, especially given the high price being charged. The pros: - Location: You’re in the heart of Bairro Alto, an area full of lovely shops, bars and restaurants. Although it can get loud at night, if you’re looking to be in the fun area of the city, this is a great location. - Spacious apartment style rooms: the rooms have a loft, a kitchenette and quite a lot of space, unusual for a city hotel. - The rooftop views are awesome and as guests you almost always have a spot saved for you. - Some staff members were super sweet! The cons: - Service: At the restaurant (during both breakfast and other times of the day), service isn’t attentive at all, even to the point of being rude. You need to make the same request multiple times and despite a lot of staff and not so many guests, it felt like I was bothering them every time I requested anything. - Breakfast: Pretty limited selection of food and very average tasting. Good coffee though. - sound-proofing: It gets LOUD in the rooms so if you’re a light sleeper maybe this isn’t for you. Our room faced right on to the street, and we could hear nearly every sound from both outside and inside the hotel which was a bit disturbing. - Lighting: Please put more lights in the room, it was literally dark. We had to keep sheer curtains drawn at all times since we were exposed to the street, and it never felt like there was enough light.