Review of Czar Lisbon Hotel 4*

I initially wondered what made Tsar a 4-star hotel and they said to me, the accommodations. Upon arrival, I knew that was a joke. The rooms (I say rooms because I asked to switch) are extremely tiny and extremely dirty. My carpet had numerous stains throughout, tears, etc. And I had to request my bathroom be cleaned when I got there die to clumps of hair in my shower. This all after I moved rooms to this "bigger space, " which was also a box with a terrible mattress with lumps and no give, not conformable at all. I felt claustrophobic and wanted to spend as little time in there as I could. If you are a young female traveling alone or even alone for just a moment and stay there, as soon as you take a few steps outside you will be harassed by many homeless people and their dogs or just groups of men loitering. I didn't feel safe at all in this neighborhood. If you plan to take public transportation, which is close, just come back before dark or bring extra money for cab fare costs, which I spent a ton on. The food at breakfast was no better, I attempted to eat there but the mediocre ingredients and options weren't worth it and had me headed for the bathroom as well as options outside of the “restaurant”. What frustrates me the most about this place is the seemingly false previous reviews or people with low standards and the fact that their accommodations were NOTHING like their website and I ended up leaving and switching hotels as a result. Traveling from different areas all we have to go by are the reviews and I'd say if you're considering this place, don't go! There are nicer, roomier places closer to downtown that are reasonably priced. You have been warned… Good luck on your search and enjoy your vacation elsewhere.