We spent our final night in Portugal at the Holiday Inn Express near the Lisbon airport.
1. Location:
-walking distance to sights: no
-safety: iffy
-restaurants nearby: yes but they weren't open on a Saturday night
2. Transportation:
-easy to find: yes
-parking: free parking lot onsite.
-there is an airport shuttle but it was not free
3. Room:
-size: good size
-noise level: minimal
-bed: comfortable
-bathroom:
-shower pressure: good
-amenities: slippers, bathrobe: no
-amenities:
-safe: no
-fridge: no
-electric tea kettle: yes
-coffee maker: no
-free bottled water: no
-English channels: yes
4. Hotel:
-elevator: yes
-WiFi: yes
5. Breakfast:
-included: yes
-variety: hard boiled eggs, cold cuts, pastries, rolls, fruit
Since there were no open restaurants nearby, we had dinner in the hotel restaurant. It was our worst meal of the trip.
Sirloin Steak--€15. It was supposed to come with French Fries. Instead, we got potato chips. There were no other sides nor garnishes. Just an overcooked piece of steak that was dry.
Soup of the Day--€4. It was a squash soup and didn't have much flavor.
Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce--€10. The pasta was overcooked and the Bolognese sauce was bland.
Overall, a very disappointing meal. This was in complete contrast to the dinner we had at the Holiday Inn Express at the airport in Bilbao, Spain. That meal was amazing with grilled cuttlefish!
2022 05 14
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