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The Battle of Lisbon's Boutique Hotels: York House

Where: Rua das Janelas Verdes 32, Lisbon, Portugal, 1200 - 691

Monica Guy returns to us again this month with her take on the Lisbon Hotel Scene. It seems that boutique hotels are battling each other left and right for hotel guests. So how do the contenders shake out? Read here to find out. Got a question? Send it to us and we'll get it answered for you.

Wow, a stunner of a boutique hotel in Lisbon. It's right opposite the equally superb As Janelas Verdes and it's a hard fight between them as to which is the best.

York House is in an old convent dating back to 1606 but it's been thoroughly revamped and swished up to 4-star status. Royals and celebrities from all over Europe have stayed here, including the Prince of Luxembourg, José Manuel Barroso (president of the European Commission) and the writers Graham Greene and John Le Carré.

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