How is VIP Executive Picoas Hotel rated?

VIP Executive Picoas Hotel scores 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.6/5 on Google.

How many guest reviews were analysed for VIP Executive Picoas Hotel?

HotelShortlist analysed 500 guest reviews for VIP Executive Picoas Hotel to build this verified profile.

Is VIP Executive Picoas Hotel a 4-star hotel?

Yes — VIP Executive Picoas Hotel is a 4-star property in Lisbon.

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Lisbon

VIP Executive Picoas Hotel

Name: VIP Executive Picoas Hotel
Address: Lisbon

★★★★

9.0

Booking score

4.6

Google rating

1,058

Total reviews

★★★★

Star rating

≈2019

Built / renovated

Highest floor guests reported

Noise mentions

Engine scores ·Newness ≈2019 ·Location 4.6

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Verdict

Is VIP Executive Picoas Hotel Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.0/10 Booking.com4.6/5 Google500 reviews read4-star

As of 13 October 2026, 500 guest reviews give VIP Executive Picoas Hotel 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.6/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Exceptionally friendly and attentive staff across all departments—from the doorman greeting taxis to receptionists providing personalized restaurant recommendations and local insights, with many guests naming individuals like David, Edson, Luciano, Denise, Leandro, and Manuela as standouts who made their stay memorable. 87 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at VIP Executive Picoas Hotel: Which Rooms to Avoid

No iron provided in rooms for fire safety reasons, forcing business travelers to purchase their own or pay for limited laundry/ironing service that operates only during business hours (unavailable weekends), creating frustration for guests with professional commitments. 8 reviews
Poor soundproofing and acoustic isolation allowing guests to hear neighbors, hallway activity, and external noise like traffic or mechanical roof equipment, disrupting sleep quality and contradicting claims of tranquility. 7 reviews
Sewage/plumbing issues including bad smells in bathrooms, toilet odors (described as rotten eggs), water drainage problems in bathtubs, and instances of ceiling leaks during rainy periods without adequate compensation. 6 reviews

Rooms to avoid

Street-facing rooms (audible traffic and planes)
Rooms near roof mechanical equipment (constant noise)
Rooms within earshot of hallway activity (thin walls)
Ground/lower floors (more footstep noise from corridors)

What guests praise

VIP Executive Picoas Hotel Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

VIP Executive Picoas Hotel sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

Exceptionally friendly and attentive staff across all departments—from the doorman greeting taxis to receptionists providing personalized restaurant recommendations and local insights, with many guests naming individuals like David, Edson, Luciano, Denise, Leandro, and Manuela as standouts who made their stay memorable. 87 reviews
Spotlessly clean and well-maintained rooms and common areas with daily housekeeping, fresh towels, and pleasant scents throughout, meeting or exceeding 4-star hotel standards for cleanliness. 76 reviews
Outstanding breakfast buffet served on the 5th floor with a beautiful rooftop terrace view, offering abundant hot and cold options, fresh fruits (including tropical varieties), pastries, Portuguese specialties like ham and cheese, and daily menu rotation that justifies the €18 price for many guests. 68 reviews

Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at VIP Executive Picoas Hotel?

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Room 113 (praised for spaciousness and quiet)
Room 117 (appreciated for quiet)
Interior courtyard-facing rooms (generally quieter than street-facing)
4th floor (quiet per one guest)
7th floor (bright corner room with excellent views)

Method

How HotelShortlist Researched VIP Executive Picoas Hotel

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What guests love

Exceptionally friendly and attentive staff across all departments—from the doorman greeting taxis to receptionists providing personalized restaurant recommendations and local insights, with many guests naming individuals like David, Edson, Luciano, Denise, Leandro, and Manuela as standouts who made their stay memorable. (87×)

Spotlessly clean and well-maintained rooms and common areas with daily housekeeping, fresh towels, and pleasant scents throughout, meeting or exceeding 4-star hotel standards for cleanliness. (76×)

Outstanding breakfast buffet served on the 5th floor with a beautiful rooftop terrace view, offering abundant hot and cold options, fresh fruits (including tropical varieties), pastries, Portuguese specialties like ham and cheese, and daily menu rotation that justifies the €18 price for many guests. (68×)

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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

No iron provided in rooms for fire safety reasons, forcing business travelers to purchase their own or pay for limited laundry/ironing service that operates only during business hours (unavailable weekends), creating frustration for guests with professional commitments. (8×)

Poor soundproofing and acoustic isolation allowing guests to hear neighbors, hallway activity, and external noise like traffic or mechanical roof equipment, disrupting sleep quality and contradicting claims of tranquility. (7×)

Sewage/plumbing issues including bad smells in bathrooms, toilet odors (described as rotten eggs), water drainage problems in bathtubs, and instances of ceiling leaks during rainy periods without adequate compensation. (6×)

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Parking note. Problematic — No on-site parking; guests directed to expensive nearby garage (€16/day) with heavy supermarket traffic; region has many resident-only parking restrictions requiring separate app management.

What guests report

View

5th floor rooftop breakfast/bar terrace offers stunning panoramic views of Lisbon; interior courtyard rooms quiet but limited views; Eduardo Park and surrounding areas visible from some rooms; views of other rooms across courtyard from some units

Bed & mattress

Beds consistently praised as comfortable and quality; some guests found mattresses firm, pillows occasionally lumpy or uncomfortable for certain sleepers; quality linens changed daily

Bathroom & water

Excellent shower pressure and water flow; hot water reliable; spacious bathrooms with quality amenities including bathrobe, slippers, premium soaps and shampoo; bathtub with shower and bidet; water pooling at bath reported in few cases; sewage odors reported in minority of rooms

Wi-Fi

Generally reliable; one report of unreliable wifi in specific room; password-protected; insufficient bandwidth for multiple devices simultaneously (3-device limit noted)

Breakfast

Outstanding quality and variety with hot and cold options, fresh fruits, pastries, Portuguese specialties, prosecco; €18/person cost considered reasonable or premium depending on guest; menu rotates daily; quality inconsistencies in temperature control and fruit quality occasionally reported; slower restocking during peak times

AC / heating

Cooling works well when functioning; heating unreliable in winter (some rooms too cold); difficulty controlling temperature—units either heat excessively or cool only with no middle setting; some noise from AC units during night

Elevator

Available

Local knowledge

Request a room facing the interior courtyard for maximum quiet; rooms 113 and 325 specifically praised for tranquility.

Breakfast is expensive (€18/person) but excellent quality; cheaper alternatives exist at nearby cafés for budget travelers.

Download the EMEL parking app before arrival if driving; the neighborhood has extensive resident-only parking zones.

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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings

Room 113 (praised for spaciousness and quiet)
Room 117 (appreciated for quiet)
Interior courtyard-facing rooms (generally quieter than street-facing)
4th floor (quiet per one guest)
7th floor (bright corner room with excellent views)

Noisy rooms to avoid

Street-facing rooms (audible traffic and planes)
Rooms near roof mechanical equipment (constant noise)
Rooms within earshot of hallway activity (thin walls)
Ground/lower floors (more footstep noise from corridors)

Extra charges guests were surprised by

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Character & facilities

Design & character 2% of reviews mention design

Modern, elegant interior with tasteful design details, sculptural elements, and artfully decorated corridors
Contemporary aesthetic throughout common areas and rooms with attention to artistic details
Beautiful lobby and bar area with carefully curated ambiance

Family facilities

Rooms with robes, slippers, and safety features suitable for families
Staff noted going out of their way to entertain children at breakfast
Spacious rooms with comfortable layouts for families with small children
High chair and family-friendly amenities available upon request

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