Reviews of The Literary Man Obidos Hotel 4 stars
Dom João D´Ornelas, 2510-074 Óbidos, Portugal
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe 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
First, allow us to thank you for choosing The Literary Man. It is very important for us to receive feedback regarding our guests' stay, as we seek to continuously improve our services, to provide unforgettable experiences for those who visit us. Thank you for such a kind review.
First, allow us to thank you for choosing The Literary Man. It is very important for us to receive feedback regarding our guests' stay, as we seek to continuously improve our services, to provide unforgettable experiences for those who … Show more
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewA quaint little hotel in the center of a quaint town. It has personality and an excellent breakfast and libraries.
Some refurbishment may be needed it is largely compensated by other aspects.
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Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSo nice village and hotel
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFirst of all, let us thank you for choosing The Literary Man. It is very important for us to receive feedback regarding our guests stay, as we strive for constant improvement of our services in order to provide unforgettable experiences to those who visit us. We appreciate your kind evaluation, which is very important to us.
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe atmosphere, the attention to details and the location. Staff was really professional and kind. Ideal hotel also for families
The air conditioning in the breakfast room.
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Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat 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
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Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location right next to the city walls
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Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
My room had a strong smell of mold. Wifi was weak in the room.
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Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
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.
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Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe Books!
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Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSuch 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!!
Shower is not very powerful but who cares in such a nice place!
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Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff at this hotel were lovely -- so friendly and kind. The hotel itself was unusual for the books everywhere and the location was perfect to explore Obidos.
The hard beds -- stayed in a twin room and was so uncomfortable.
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Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe sentimental touch
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Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewStaff, tranquil setting, food
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Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWhat 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.
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”.
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Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff and quirky decor. Bed was comfy as well.
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Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBrilliant staff, great breakfast, gorgeous gun bar, fantastic location, very comfortable bed.
Only one tiny thing, storage in the bedroom for clothes could be better.
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