The Literary Man
Hotel in Óbidos
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this hotel
Hotel with free breakfast, near Obidos Castle
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a meeting room. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a library are onsite.
The Literary Man offers 30 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a meeting room. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a library are onsite.
The Literary Man offers 30 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Garden
Map of Óbidos
Available Rooms
Economy Double or Twin Room
Beds not specified • 107 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior Double or Twin Room
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Superior Studio Suite
Beds not specified
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Premium Studio Suite
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Reviews
2.0
Loved this hotel. Right outside the city walls it was very convenient for parking (December) and to enter the old city.
The hotel is old worldly, in a good way. The breakfast was fabulous. Lots of choice with much of it home made.
2.5
Such a fun, unique place
2.0
Lovely setting.
2.0
Lovely setting.
2.5
The only minor point was to have a room that was not updated to the new design, for the rest, it was perfect.
2.5
The only minor point was to have a room that was not updated to the new design, for the rest, it was perfect.
3.0
The property has a great location and unique concept. Close to the castle and inside the medieval town. We had a major problem with service at night. The bar staff refused to serve us telling us they were out of "drinks". It was 9pm and we were asked to go somewhere else. When we returned 2 couples were enjoying white wine and a cocktail. This hotel is NOT inclusive choosing who they serve. We will not return nor will we recommend it as a result. The front desk staff and breakfast staff are amazing but the dinning room have an exclusive mentality. Disappointing
5.0
One of a kind. Loved it
5.0
Staff were friendly and the breakfast was amazing!
5.0
I loved that feeling of being transported to an old library of the past... Nothing compares to the smell and comfort physical books give you. And they were everywhere - even in the guest rooms. My only regret is not staying long enough to read a few of the books they had on display while cuddled in the gorgeous sofas in the common spaces.
I also loved the comfortable minimalism of our suite, which had two full bathrooms (quite an unexpected perk).
5.0
I loved that feeling of being transported to an old library of the past... Nothing compares to the smell and comfort physical books give you. And they were everywhere - even in the guest rooms. My only regret is not staying long enough to read a few of the books they had on display while cuddled in the gorgeous sofas in the common spaces.
I also loved the comfortable minimalism of our suite, which had two full bathrooms (quite an unexpected perk).
5.0
Amazing hotel, great staff! Beatrice the manager is very very cool and helpful!
5.0
Amazing hotel, great staff! Beatrice the manager is very very cool and helpful!
2.5
Great location the restaurant was excellent. However the hotel itself is looking dated also mildewing smell in the hallways think it was coming from the carpet
2.5
Great location the restaurant was excellent. However the hotel itself is looking dated also mildewing smell in the hallways think it was coming from the carpet
2.5
Really quirky hotel. Amazing for book lovers and those who love old architecture. The restaurant was also good for dinner with a range of options including vegetarian. The breakfast was a buffet style but superb.
2.5
Really quirky hotel. Amazing for book lovers and those who love old architecture. The restaurant was also good for dinner with a range of options including vegetarian. The breakfast was a buffet style but superb.
4.0
unique property full of books lining the walls and shelves. Great location - just at the foothill of Obidos wall. The only downside was the smell: the room has a heavy mildew smell, and the bathrooms has an obvious sewer smell.
4.0
unique property full of books lining the walls and shelves. Great location - just at the foothill of Obidos wall. The only downside was the smell: the room has a heavy mildew smell, and the bathrooms has an obvious sewer smell.
2.5
Incredible hotel. Best value the room was huge, we had a suite although we booked a room with a double bed. It’s well decorated, you will find all the anémieriez you need and the hotel itself is well situated only a few steps from the old town. The hotel itself is amazing, with their collection of 70 000 books. Furthermore their breakfast buffet is wonderful and so delicious.
What an amazing surprise in our trip to Portugal!
2.5
Incredible hotel. Best value the room was huge, we had a suite although we booked a room with a double bed. It’s well decorated, you will find all the anémieriez you need and the hotel itself is well situated only a few steps from the old town. The hotel itself is amazing, with their collection of 70 000 books. Furthermore their breakfast buffet is wonderful and so delicious.
What an amazing surprise in our trip to Portugal!
5.0
Beautiful, unique place. Lovely, super clean room with lots of character. Amazing breakfast… and I recommend having their dinner, too! Wonderful, friendly and eager to-please staff. HIGHLY recommend!!
5.0
Beautiful, unique place. Lovely, super clean room with lots of character. Amazing breakfast… and I recommend having their dinner, too! Wonderful, friendly and eager to-please staff. HIGHLY recommend!!
5.0
The most friendly amazing staff !!! Quaint and lovely and fun and unique
3.0
Charming property in a physical sense. Staff was aloof and almost surely upon arrival. No notice that restaurant is fully booked before our arrival. Luckily, wonderful restaurant across the street, we squeezed in there.
No staff present at breakfast to assist at all.
Again, charming place, but poorly staffed.
3.0
Charming property in a physical sense. Staff was aloof and almost surely upon arrival. No notice that restaurant is fully booked before our arrival. Luckily, wonderful restaurant across the street, we squeezed in there.
No staff present at breakfast to assist at all.
Again, charming place, but poorly staffed.
4.0
Cute and quaint old school feel. Great if you love old books and reading in libraries. Bedding was lacking in pillows. Other than a tiny fridge, no other room amenities like coffee/tea or complimentary water. I also had to request my VIP perk of 1 bottle of wine as it was not offered it to me upon checkin. Overall, you get what you pay for staying in a book-themed auberge in a very touristy old-world town like Obidos.
4.0
Cute and quaint old school feel. Great if you love old books and reading in libraries. Bedding was lacking in pillows. Other than a tiny fridge, no other room amenities like coffee/tea or complimentary water. I also had to request my VIP perk of 1 bottle of wine as it was not offered it to me upon checkin. Overall, you get what you pay for staying in a book-themed auberge in a very touristy old-world town like Obidos.
4.0
We loved the Literary Man!! The ambiance and style was amazing. It is a book lovers dream! The bar was fantastic. The staff from the bartenders to the girls at front desk were very kind and accommodating. They allowed us late check out which I appreciated. The suite was huge and beautiful. The only reason its 4 stars instead of 5 was because the bed, bedding and pillows were not comfortable at all. If they can just fix that issue, the hotel would be PERFECT!! Even with the beds, i would recommend this place to anyone coming to Obidos and id definitely stay again! Its right (a few steps) out side of the castle walls. Also the included breakfast buffet was delicious!!
4.0
We loved the Literary Man!! The ambiance and style was amazing. It is a book lovers dream! The bar was fantastic. The staff from the bartenders to the girls at front desk were very kind and accommodating. They allowed us late check out which I appreciated. The suite was huge and beautiful. The only reason its 4 stars instead of 5 was because the bed, bedding and pillows were not comfortable at all. If they can just fix that issue, the hotel would be PERFECT!! Even with the beds, i would recommend this place to anyone coming to Obidos and id definitely stay again! Its right (a few steps) out side of the castle walls. Also the included breakfast buffet was delicious!!
5.0
Unique twist of having books everywhere. Not a library but collection of common books mostly in English.
5.0
Unique twist of having books everywhere. Not a library but collection of common books mostly in English.
5.0
Great Hotel! There is really not a lot of things to do in Obidos other than seeing the castle, but if you are thinking of staying in Obidos, I highly recommend this hotel. The vibe is so serene. We got a free bottle of wine as our VIP perk and we were able to enjoy it while reading some books in their courtyard - i wished that space would have been bigger but its still great. the free breakfast is amazing. Nothing like the ones in north america. We really enjoyed our relaxing stay in this hotel!
5.0
Great Hotel! There is really not a lot of things to do in Obidos other than seeing the castle, but if you are thinking of staying in Obidos, I highly recommend this hotel. The vibe is so serene. We got a free bottle of wine as our VIP perk and we were able to enjoy it while reading some books in their courtyard - i wished that space would have been bigger but its still great. the free breakfast is amazing. Nothing like the ones in north america. We really enjoyed our relaxing stay in this hotel!
5.0
Great location.
2.5
Love the service
5.0
Great location.
2.5
Love the service
5.0
Very interesting property with serious number of mainly paperbacks lining the walls. Lovely dining room with subdued lighting and many bookcases again. Had a great meal, good local wine. It is just near the gate through the walls into Obidos, thus is ideally situated for an evening stroll around the walls and along the main street. Absolutely lovely town, Well worth a visit.
5.0
Very interesting property with serious number of mainly paperbacks lining the walls. Lovely dining room with subdued lighting and many bookcases again. Had a great meal, good local wine. It is just near the gate through the walls into Obidos, thus is ideally situated for an evening stroll around the walls and along the main street. Absolutely lovely town, Well worth a visit.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Óbidos?
The average price for a rental in Óbidos is $110 per night. This rental is $29 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Literary Man. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Literary Man pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Literary Man?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, laundry, balcony or patio, and garden.
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