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The Literary Man

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Obidos Castle

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Meeting facility
Front of property
Library
Restaurant
Library
VIP Access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
The price is P4,609
P8,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6

Perks for members at select top-rated stays

Our Silver and Gold members get perks at select VIP Access properties, on top of exceptional service.
Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Premium Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Day bed
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Day bed
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Economy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rua de Dom João de Ornelas, Obidos, 2510-074

What's nearby

  • Vila Natal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grande Mercado Medieval de Obidos - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Obidos Castle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • West Cliffs Golf Course - 18 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Praia D'El Rey Golf Course - 20 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Caldas Da Rainha Station - 12 min drive
  • Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arcus Pastelaria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Petrarum Domus Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Avocado Caffe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria d'Avó de Adélia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Adega do Ramada - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Literary Man

Upscale hotel near Obidos Castle
Located close to Obidos Lagoon and West Cliffs Golf Course, The Literary Man provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, 1 meeting room, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Literary Man boast perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, children's books, and heating

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • Destination fee: EUR 1 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Literary Man Hotel Obidos
Literary Man Hotel
Literary Man Obidos
The Literary Man Hotel
The Literary Man Obidos
The Literary Man Hotel Obidos

Frequently asked questions

Is The Literary Man pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Literary Man?

As of Nov 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Literary Man on Dec 5, 2024 start from P 4,609.05, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Literary Man?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Literary Man?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Literary Man?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Literary Man located?

Situated in Obidos, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Obidos Castle and within 9 mi (15 km) of Obidos Lagoon and Buddha Eden. West Cliffs Golf Course and Foz do Arelho Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

The Literary Man Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 407 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 407 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 407 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 407 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 407 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A unique experience with a welcoming and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
One of a kind. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Maple Ridge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and the breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deyana, Charlotte

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, great staff! Beatrice the manager is very very cool and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
My thoughts
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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Omar

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for book lovers!
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Genevieve

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Danhao

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stéphanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible surprise!
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

NATALIE

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most friendly amazing staff !!! Quaint and lovely and fun and unique
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

hubert

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique twist of having books everywhere. Not a library but collection of common books mostly in English.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024