LX Boutique Hotel
Quirky rooms and loaner bikes near the Bica funicular
About this stay
Rooms here lean playful rather than plain, each one decorated with its own quirky touch instead of a repeated template, and every one stays cool through the summer with air conditioning in a smoke-free building. The hotel sits close to Cais do Sodré, the old riverside transport hub where trains, ferries and trams converge, and just up the hill from the base of the Bica funicular, one of the steepest and most photographed rides in the city. Downstairs, the restaurant mixes tapas and sushi under one roof, with a bar for a slower evening and room service for anyone who would rather not leave. Free loaner bikes make it easy to follow the old tram lines along the Tagus embankment, and the front desk arranges an airport shuttle and full-service laundry for longer stays. Families travelling with children are welcomed here without fuss.
- Tapas and sushi restaurant
- Free loaner bikes
- Airport shuttle service
- Smoke-free air-conditioned rooms
Our take
I recommend LX Boutique Hotel for travellers who want a design-led base near Cais do Sodré. Individually decorated rooms, a tapas and sushi restaurant with a bar, an airport shuttle and free loaner bikes give it more personality than a standard four-star. Its quirky style will suit some guests more than others, and Cais do Sodré can be lively late, so I would ask for a quieter room. There is no pool or spa.
- Book a room early if you want a specific quirky decor theme, since layouts and styling vary noticeably between rooms.
- Ask reception to reserve one of the free loaner bikes in advance for riding along the Tagus embankment and tram lines.
- Confirm your airport shuttle time with the front desk the day before departure, especially if you are travelling with children.
Why we love it
- Individually decorated rooms with real character
- Tapas and sushi restaurant right downstairs
- Free loaner bikes for the riverside embankment
- Steps from Cais do Sodré and the Bica funicular
Why guests love itI would suggest LX Boutique Hotel to families who want character near Cais do Sodré. Each room is individually decorated and quirky, and the whole smoke-free property is air-conditioned. Daily breakfast, a tapas and sushi restaurant with a bar, room service, free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle and free loaner bikes are all on offer. Children are welcome. Guests rate it 8.6 across 884 reviews.