Posted on Jun 26, 2026
Guest UserSerious safety and service failures at Numa Anjos Lisbon, and a broader pattern of unresponsiveness from your digital support during the stay.
In the early hours of 25 June, a fire alarm was triggered at the property. The alarm sounded for over 30 minutes. My group and other guests evacuated the building and gathered outside. I understand that Numa operates as an unstaffed, digital-first property — that is the model we booked, and I am not complaining about the absence of on-site staff itself.
My complaint is that the digital support which is supposed to replace on-site staff, and which Numa advertises as available 24/7 across the website, the Trip.com listing/booking confirmation, the in-room welcome guide, and the app/check-in instructions, was completely unreachable during an actual emergency!
During the alarm and evacuation, WhatsApp — the primary digital contact channel — received no response whatsoever. No one from Numa made contact through any digital channel while the situation was unfolding. Several guests called emergency services directly because there was no way to reach Numa. No fire authority or emergency personnel arrived on site during this period either. They claimed to have security check the property and coordinating with authorities during the absence of active support - we saw no single soul present. We wonder how they checked the safety? The alarm went off itself and guests just went back in without hesitation.
The first communication we received from Numa was an email sent around 3:20am — hours after the alarm, and well after the situation had already resolved itself on its own, with zero digital support from your team at any point during the actual emergency!! They said they sent both SMS and email. This is the biggest failure of security protocol - some guests sleep with their phones in silent mode, or switched off or with ear-plugs on like us. Luckily my partner heard the alarm and able to wake me up in time for the evacuation!
This was not an isolated incident. It is consistent with a pattern of unreliable response times from your team throughout this stay:
• When we requested a room change due to a noise issue (even though requested at the time of booking but told it is automatic assignment), WhatsApp told us an agent would reach out within approximately 15–20 minutes. The actual response came roughly 2 hours later.
• When we reported an air conditioning issue of a new room, it similarly took longer to receive any response. And later they accessed our room unannounced even though I asked specifically for the time of check up.
Taken together with the fire alarm incident, this shows that the 24/7 digital support Numa advertises does not function as promised, even for routine requests, let alone emergencies. The fire alarm is simply the most serious example of a problem that recurred throughout our stay!!
The core issues are:
1. Total unresponsiveness on WhatsApp during a 30+ minute active fire alarm and evacuation.
2. No digital contact or guidance of any kind while the emergency was happening
3. No coordination with or follow-up from emergency authorities, despite guests calling them directly. (it seems their alarm is not linked to authorities?)
4. A delayed, after-the-fact email as the only acknowledgment of the fire alarm — sent only once the situation had already resolved.
5. A direct contradiction between the “24/7 guest support” promised at every booking touchpoint and the repeated, significant delays we experienced for the room change request, the air conditioning issue, and most critically, the fire alarm emergency.
For a property built entirely around remote/digital guest support replacing on-site staff, this is not a minor service lapse — it is a recurring failure of the core mechanism guests are told to rely on, with the fire alarm being the point where that failure became a genuine safety issue.
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Posted on Jun 1, 2026
Anonymous UserI had a wonderful stay a Lumen. The room was very nice, clean, and well-maintained, and the bed was extremely comfortable.
One of the highlights is the hotel’s daily light show celebrating the culture and history of Lisbon. It was a truly amazing experience and added a unique touch that made the hotel stand out from others.
The location was also very convenient, with easy access to the metro, making it simple to get around and visit the city’s main attractions.
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Posted on Jun 1, 2026|Standard Room
Guest User
The front desk and restaurant staff were very welcoming and helpful, and the breakfast offered a decent variety. However, the sink in the bathroom drained very slowly and was never fixed during my stay. The hotel is also a bit far from the old town, costing about 11 euros by Uber.
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Posted on May 11, 2026
Guest UserWe were originally scheduled to fly home on the same morning as our son, but on different flights. Around 5 AM that day, we found out our son's flight was canceled, while ours was still on schedule, leaving us with very little time. Our son wanted to stay an extra day at this hotel to use their gym (we had stayed there for a night two days prior). In my haste to book, I accidentally put my husband's name instead of my son's as the guest. We quickly checked on it after our flight landed, and thankfully, our son successfully checked in. So grateful! 😊 The Uber ride from the hotel to the airport was only CAD$6.
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Posted on Apr 15, 2026
Guest User
Breakfast was great with a wide selection. The beds were good too. In the bathroom, there was only a shower in the bathtub… The spa area, including the sauna and steam bath, really needs an upgrade; both are extremely small and old. The rooftop pool could be used if it weren't so windy.
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Posted on Apr 19, 2026
Guest User
The hotel is located in the commercial district of Avenida da Liberdade, which is relatively quiet. The lobby feels new and modern, and the 24-hour bar gives it a lively atmosphere. The indoor pool is small but perfectly adequate. The room has nice lighting effects, and the mattress is very comfortable.
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Posted on Feb 28, 2026
Anonymous User
I enjoyed staying there.
It feels good being in that space.
Very clean and efficient.
In genera, my room was quiet, only in the coriander some times you can hear other gustes speaking.
Since is close to the airport, you hear the airplanes too.
Still I recommend this place.
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Posted on May 31, 2026
Guest UserThe room overlooked the sea, and the view was absolutely stunning. The breakfast spread was excellent, and the service was superb. The staff even offered us welcome champagne when we checked in, which was a lovely and warm gesture.
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Posted on Dec 13, 2025
Xiaolangalex
I stayed in an executive room for four days, then switched to this standard king room, which felt like a better fit. The hotel's location is excellent, not far from the school and shopping street, and the surrounding amenities are also great.
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Posted on May 18, 2025|Superior Studio
Guest UserOverall, location is good, quiet and easy to get into central area via tram/bus/uber. Kitchen facilities inside the studio are useful and cleaning service is provided to change towels.
Areas of improvements needed:
- No arrival instructions were provided, even when asked prior to arriving. This left us hanging outside the building as we had no access code to enter.
- Dirty dishes were left inside the dishwasher when we arrived
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