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Reviews of The Literary Man Obidos Hotel 4 stars

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

#8 of 17 hotels in Óbidos

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Review score

Based on 262 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We have been upgraded and the room we were given was fabulous. We stayed only one night and enjoyed a nice dinner with a good bottle of red Portuguese wine at their restaurant. The breakfast is also exceptional

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    So nice village and hotel

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air conditioning in the breakfast room.

    The atmosphere, the attention to details and the location. Staff was really professional and kind. Ideal hotel also for families

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    Great Hotel, Great food, great Position
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great Hotel, Just at the entrance of the obidos Village. The room was perfect, clean and cosy, the hotel is just overwhelming, the restaurant is super good and the breakfast too Super recommended

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    8.0
    Excellent in a most interesting property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location right next to the city walls

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    My room had a strong smell of mold. Wifi was weak in the room.

    The hotel in itself is amazingly beautiful. Great location. Decorated with books all over, inner patio. Rooms are very stylish. Coffee machine in the room. Classy breakfast full of pastry.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    8.0
    Charming and whimsical, but staff and some details need work
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast options felt fairly limited, there was a strange focus on providing a vast variety of cakes and sweet treats. Some better savoury options would be welcomed. Some of the restaurant staff were unwelcoming, giving short rude answers and slamming things on the table. When enquiring on a reservation, we overheard the chef loudly complain about having to cook past 9pm (kitchen closes at 10pm). There is a huge discrepancy and variation in the rooms at the property, which left some us feeling we had rooms which were better than others in the same group. Despite being on the same booking we were put on complete opposite sides of the property.

    The property is an experience in of itself, there are lots of little corners to explore and it blends naturally with Óbidos’ aesthetics. Location is ideal, very close to the castle walls but not in the middle of all the day-trip tourists.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    8.0
    unusual comfy and cosy hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    The Books!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    10
    A wonderful place to stay in❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower is not very powerful but who cares in such a nice place!

    Such a special place!! We loved everything. We were in a big room with a sitting part, beautiful decoration everywhere. Great breakfast in an amazing dining room. We would love to come back!!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sentimental touch

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff, tranquil setting, food

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    10
    You must stay at this hotel aonce I your life
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I find to difficult to give a point of improvement. Maybe make it a bit clearer how you can order some warm breakfast if needed. I had forgotten you had to “ring a bell”.

    What a fantastic hotel. So different from your usual hotel. I could have stayed so much longer here. Great just being able to have a drink or meal (or in your bedroom) and grab a book or two to read or flick through. It’s just superb. Staff were great and the evening food was excellent.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff and quirky decor. Bed was comfy as well.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one tiny thing, storage in the bedroom for clothes could be better.

    Brilliant staff, great breakfast, gorgeous gun bar, fantastic location, very comfortable bed.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was beautiful and comfortable. The breakfast is delicious and the staff is lovely.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    8.0
    Great breakfast and food, comfortable beds and great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hallways and carpet look old and dirty. Our bedroom was lovely but the bathroom shower had mold on the walls.

    Beautiful building and great location.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    8.0
    Character filled hotel with good staff let down by issues with room No 7
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The obvious stain on the bedding in a freshly made up room and the electrical switch in the shower

    This has all the potential of being a great stay. Staff were efficient on check in and helped carry our bags to our room, 7. Upon entering our room on I was greeted by the smell of sewerage and a stain on the bedspread. The room had a balcony with seating which was nice, a mini fridge and coffee maker. We ate dinner in the restaurant (Duck and tuna) which was tasty and beautifully presented. The breakfast was equally delicious with a wide variety of produce.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great and nice place

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic restful stay in Obidos with incredible breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Their breakfasts are the BOMB! A beautiful and tasty spread every morning. Unfortunately I ate dinner at their restaurant my last night, as I wanted to give it a try based on the breakfasts. The food was mediocre—it tasted o.k. but the presentation wasn’t very thoughtful and I thought it was overpriced for what it was. Portion was on the small side. I had a much better meal the night before for far less money up the street.

    I loved the large cavernous room, it was so unique and quiet. Sleeping in a room with ancient architectural curves instead of square rooms is very pleasing.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    10
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything! A more than an amazing experience! Will return, for sure!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    9.0
    Very enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air conditioner did not work and the nights were too hot.

    Loved the atmosphere and the books! The location was perfect and parking easy.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    10
    Lovely hotel in good location , terrific value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was huge and clean. Staff very helpful and checkin and departure. Delicious and plentiful breakfast. Very close to the walled town.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    10
    Unforgettable. Must return. One of the best places we've ever stayed in.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing - the service was terrific, atmosphere of the hotel and the whole town were fantastic

    LOVED having a huge range of books lining the dining room, the hall way, a separate library and even a stocked bookcase in our room. Bliss for a bibliophile :) Great food, and wine choices were excellent. Helpful and friendly staff in all areas

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    9.0
    Very charming stay in a special town. Would recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little dark inside

    Location and charm

    Stayed in June 2025

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