Ratings based on 331 Verified Reviews
4.2 Room cleanliness
4.5 Service & staff
4.0 Room comfort
4.0 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 13 May 2024
In the Obidos old town, next to the wall. 70,000 books. Books are everywhere.
Breakfast is fabulous.
Few min walking to the attractions.
Water is not hot enough for shower.
by A verified traveler
Posted 19 Apr 2024
The staff at The Literary Man were first rate. It a great concept with a laid back atmosphere and books lining almost every wall. We ate dinner elsewhere, but the breakfast was a hearty buffet. They could use a bit better WIFI connectivity (a minor point). Remember that you’re in a repurposed cabin convent. Very cool looking, but not North American corporate slick (which for some may be an issue). We’d stay here again.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
by A verified traveler from Santa Monica
Posted 6 Apr 2024
We love The Literary Man! The staff is SO nice (both the front desk and the restaurant). We recommend the restaurant. It’s a beautiful room and the food was excellent.
The room we stayed in was quiet and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was a little rustic - the facilities were nice (and a big shower with great water pressure), but there is only a curtain closure (no door).
We definitely recommend this hotel. And it’s right next to the Obidos wall, with easy access up some stairs. A great find.
Comment from Hotel Management
14 Apr 2024 by The Literary Man , Hotel Management
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 to those who visit us. Thank you for such a lovely review
by A verified traveler
Posted 1 Apr 2024
This is an outstanding hotel! The welcome is warm and the service is gracious. The book theme is everywhere, and there's a reason for it - ask! The rooms are large and although modern, retain some of their historic flavour. The bed was beyond comfy. I absolutely love this place!
Comment from Hotel Management
14 Apr 2024 by The Literary Man , Hotel Management
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 to those who visit us. Thank you for this lovely review, we work for this outcoming.
by A verified traveler
Posted 12 Mar 2024
Comment from Hotel Management
14 Apr 2024 by The Literary Man , Hotel Management
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 to those who visit us.
by A verified traveler
Posted 2 Mar 2024
Absolutely the most welcoming and helpful hosts ever. A unique property with an exceptional dining experience. Thanks.
Comment from Hotel Management
3 Mar 2024 by The Literary Man , Hotel Management
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 to those who visit us.
by A verified traveler
Posted 23 Jan 2024
A haven for book lovers.
Comment from Hotel Management
17 Feb 2024 by The Literary Man , Hotel Management
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 to those who visit us.
by A verified traveler
Not good!
Posted 31 Dec 2023 on Hotels
Disappointed! Photos on website are deceiving. Property is a beautiful building that is run down, old carpets, painted bathroom floor is peeling, dirty. Found an old ticket dated 1-2 September under the bed and it is 31 December! The bathroom “door” is a flimsy curtain. Mattress was uncomfortable. The miniature “safe” is from the previous century and not bolted to the wall, so any criminal can carry it out of the room. The fridge is also a miniature for only 3 cans. Parking is a problem as you need to find street parking somewhere! Breakfast! Well the fruit was old and not fit for human consumption, pineapple was discoloured and apples soft and old. Not a great breakfast. As a VIP gold member we did not get our free bottle of wine and upon check out we queried it. Only the did they give us the wine bottle. Not recommended!
Comment from Hotel Management
6 Jan 2024 by The Literary Man , Hotel Management
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, in order to provide unforgettable experiences to those who visit us.Following your message, we inform you that we will give our best attention to the mentioned aspect.As a VIP member you do have a bottle wine we're sorry it wasn't delivered to you before check-in, but it was given to you at check-out, we do not understand the part of it was only a bottle of wine. About breakfast we always have fresh fruit and all of our cakes are homemade, juices and jams aswell. About the safe and sofas we've kept the original furniture from 1830 the time this hotel was a convent, so they look old but they are also historical pieces. Thank You Yours sincerelyThe Literary Man
by A verified traveler
Posted 10 Dec 2023
We love the concept, but it just isn’t a great stay in reality. The rooms are so musty smelling and moist, there were stains on our sheets, the Wi-Fi only worked in the lobby, and there was no plug so we couldn’t get enjoy the bathtub. The food was great and the idea is lovely, but I was very uncomfortable staying here because of how wet it smelled and felt in our room.
Comment from Hotel Management
6 Jan 2024 by The Literary Man , Hotel Management
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, in order to provide unforgettable experiences to those who visit us.Following your message, we inform you that we will give our best attention to the mentioned aspect.About the strong smell you could feel in our hotel its because of the amout of books we have in our hotel, and consider we are an old convent from 1830 we have so much history in our walls. The wi-fi is something we already fixed. We informe you that the hotel is know being reformed so we can improve for our guests. Yours sincerelyThe Literary Man
by A verified traveler
Posted 8 Dec 2023
I absolutely loved this hotel. Was my favorite hotel on a 3 month European tour. Obedias was a recommendation from friends I met along the way and it did not disappoint
Comment from Hotel Management
17 Feb 2024 by The Literary Man , Hotel Management
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 to those who visit us.
