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Reviews of The Literary Man Obidos Hotel 4 stars

Dom João D´Ornelas, 2510-074 Óbidos, Portugal

#13 of 17 hotels in Óbidos

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Review score

Based on 91 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    8.0
    If you stay at The Literary Man, you must eat there!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room itself was kind of drab and the walls looked kind of like they could use a scrubbing. The room itself was definitely functional and comfortable enough, but certainly nothing special.

    Very cool place. Wonderful restaurant. Breakfast was amazing. Fantastic service.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    8.0
    A comfortable stay in a quaint hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such a quaint hotel in a beautiful town. The staff were very friendly, the food outstanding. There were many common areas inside and out to sit and relax.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Amazing breakfast!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    9.0
    Four night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Internet was erratic, but it may be everywhere in Obidos !

    Quirky stylish venue with all main requirements. Excellent Portuguese style breakfast & quality meal in the restaurant

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We loved its unique blend of ancient and modern. The culmination of culture, elegance and quirky architectural detail, all encapsulated in a literary lover’s heaven! We also loved the huge and comfortable bed and pillows. The location is very convenient and it was easy to walk to the town’s main attractions.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Finding a parking nearby

    Comfortable mattress and pillows. Unique decor with books.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was excellent. The Literary Man is so good that it is itself a destination. I'd go there just to relax.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    . We ordered 3 rooms out of which one had hot water after 10 ninutes of streaming waters. I was told that this is due to the age of the hotel. It would have been better to notify that in advance before one take a shower.

    The place looks beautiful and the location was great.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    9.0
    Unique memorable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The actual bed was very comfortable, however difficult to get in and out of! Take the board walk around the bed away would make it much easier.

    Unique! Amazing atmosphere with the decor and beauty of the books. Excellent breakfast and very pleasant staff.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    7.0
    Lovely decor, full of character. A pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was a bit small; windows faced a patio and have no curtains, so to have a bit more privacy we had to close the shutters and be a bit in darkness.

    Great location, really beautiful place, good breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    9.0
    A fantastic stay in Obidos!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel is housed in an old monastery. It is stuffed with books, which is fantastic for those who love reading and exploring bookshops and libraries. It was perfect for us! The room was spacious, a lovely bathroom with a bath. Very comfortable bed. Powerful AC, which is a must in Portugal in summer. Super close to the city walls, but very quiet at night. Breakfast was lovely. We dined in the restaurant once, and it was superb! Very nice and helpful staff!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dinner took a long time to be prepared around 40min.

    Amazing place with a really nice staff team. All rooms and common areas are clean and with a fantastic atmosphere.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smell and feeling of humidity. The room needed to be aired. The bed frame was old and rusty but the mattress was good.

    Staff was very friendly The breakfast had good choices. The decoration was interesting. The location was good.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    8.0
    Confortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator, my room was 3rd floor so I had to carry my “heavy” luggage on the stairs with no help. Regarding breakfast, in case you are looking for some eggs, please make sure you ask, I was not aware this could be made available.

    Spectaculos “library” hotel within very good location. Room confortable with everything you need for a short stay. Confortable bed and very nice surroundings.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2024

    7.0
    lovely book forward hotel in a former convent that needs new mattresses for room 8
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the mattresses were terrible, maybe still from the convent? i bruise easily— with that said, the springs gave me actual bruises! we had two twin beds and my friend slept terribly also. also, with 70,000 books around… i didn’t like that they chose to feature a series on HITLER (in big red letters) right at the check in desk. very offputting.

    loved the breakfast, the styling of the main bar, and the front desk hostess

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2024

    7.0
    Different from the norm.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Romantic Package
    • Stayed 1 night

    some updating would be nice ,flooring and maybe some paint.

    nice and close to inside of the walled town, the ambiance ,the theme of the hotel.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    8.0
    Goed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed kon beter.

    Top location. Good restaurant

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water pressure was very poor, which is not expected at a 4 star hotel but no deal breaker. The staff are extremely nice and helpful

    The staff in the hotel were great. The books are a bit repetitive but quite cheap with more expensive rare editions. The room didn‘t look anything like the pictures but it was nice.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    8.0
    Charming eclectic hotel with easy access to local area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was really firm and pillows were flat. Parking is challenging.

    Very nice staff, good location. Charming atmosphere.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    9.0
    Great for readers and book lovers, with great dinners!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    We were surrounded by books! Excellent dinner in the hotel restaurant, creative and delicious—smoked octopus, boar and shrimp.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable stay close to all Óbidos has to offer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location - cozy hotel!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Good location with great carácter
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The key chain

    It was charming

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    the calmness, the style and the vibe of the place made it: - Maybe the best place you could have dinner at in Obidos: amazing, thought through menu. - Right in the heart of the town, just walk around the corner and find yourself at the city walls.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    7.0
    Location was great! The hotel itself is interesting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are quaint but musty smell.

    Staff were excellent, enjoyed dinner and breakfasts.

    Stayed in May 2024

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