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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
Economy Double or Twin Room
Restaurant
Superior Double or Twin Room
VIP Access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Studio Suite

Superior Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double or Twin Room

Economy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Arcus Pastelaria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Adega do Ramada - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Avocado Caffe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Petrarum Domus Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria d'Avó de Adélia - ‬4 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 information, free newspapers and smoke-free property
  • 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 guest rooms at The Literary Man feature perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • 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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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: EUR1 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.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 any lifts

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, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 5 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Literary Man on 6 Nov 2024 start from €79.88, including 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?

Checkout 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. 216 out of 405 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 405 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 405 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 405 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 405 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

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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Maple Ridge

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel! There is really not a lot of things to do in Obidos other than seeing the castle, but if you are thinking of staying in Obidos, I highly recommend this hotel. The vibe is so serene. We got a free bottle of wine as our VIP perk and we were able to enjoy it while reading some books in their courtyard - i wished that space would have been bigger but its still great. the free breakfast is amazing. Nothing like the ones in north america. We really enjoyed our relaxing stay in this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024