Mana Guest House — Hotel in Lisbon

Mana guesthouse was a real surprise...as we had a bit of a problem to find decent and affordable acommodation in August in Lisbon; Mana was vacant and quite cheap.||I did not expect much, especially when I saw that part of town. It seemed pretty obscure and dirty area but actually I felt secure and fine there.||At the first sight Mana didn't promise much but when we accomodated there, all my doubts were gone.||The room was really spacious, clean and nice. I felt very cosy there. ||The bathroom was spotlessly clean. ||I thought that it would be noisy at night as the room had a view to the street and opposite the pensao is a bar. But, quite opposite...I had the best sleep during my stay in Portugal, and we changed various accommodation. The bed was so comfortable, it was so peaceful that I really had good and appropraite rest.||Staff is also very nice and they will help you and assist in every requirement you may have.||There is no breakfast in the "pensao" but there is a kitchen and dinning room...so you can have and prepare your own breakfast there.||There is also a nice, leafy garden to enjoy your breakfast.||There is really nothing to complain about. I think that Mana Guesthouse is great value for money, comparing it to some other guesthouses in Lisbon. It is great for shorter stay and if you want to pay for a reasonable price.||The location is good, 10-15 minutes to Bairro Alto but there are some bars in...

24h our reception = worked a treat||communication = superb||arrival = quality hosting||departure = No fuss and bags were offered to be looked after||bed = clean and comfortable||room = basic but comfortable and clean||shower = fine||towels= included||shampoo etc = included||catering = kitchen for guests to share and use if required||garden = could be better but the sun disguises these things||Staff = all happy and approachable||Position = a little way out but the local area bars/bakeries (with beer) offers a great view of portuguese life||TV in room= had an english film channel||storage=ample||||For the money i paid...this is the bargain of the decade.||||If you want Radisson facility and attention to detail...go to the Radisson!||||arrive with a smile and a relaxed mind...and leave more relaxed and happy!||||We did lots in our 3 nights/4 days in Lisbon...i will ad a review when i have time...we found some real bargains and must tries!||||would...

This is my worst experience ever and only bad review I've ever written. As other people who have met the owners have pointed out, they are very unfriendly and rude. They are a old couple who stay there couple of hours per day only. I was working with my laptop in one of the many tables of the living room. The owner came to me without even say hi and imposed me to move to another table "because that was his table". Then they placed a sign just after that the tables are reserved. The owners do not care you are there and watch tv or are loud like they are in their own place. Another day, they told me in a very rude way: "please turn off the light when you finish. Yesterday night you left it on. I saw on the camera that it was you". So basically they spy on the people. The room is nothing special and it is much older and ruined than in the pictures. Bathroom is moldy and old. Fortunately, I did not find cockroaches and insects as other...