Description of the Hotel
This establishment is housed in an historical building with its original façade which has been fitted with the most modern standard of amenities. The combination of both styles makes for a comfortable and modern ambiance and this is indeed one of the city's showpiece hotels. The hotel is ideal for both leisure and business guests. This air-conditioned establishment comprises a total of 86 rooms over 7 floors, of which one is wheelchair-accessible, one is a suite, 3 are junior suites and some are non-smoking rooms. The hotel's facilities include, apart from a lobby area, a reception desk manned around the clock, a hotel safe and a cloakroom, as well as room service, washing facilities, lifts, a café, a bar, a restaurant, a TV lounge, conference rooms, public Internet access (charges apply) and a garage (charges apply) for those arriving by car.
Location description
This hotel is located in Avenida 5 de Outubro, number 11, 11.and enjoys an excellent setting in the commercial centre of the Portuguese capital, between Platz Marquês de Pombal and dem Platz Duque de Saldanha. It is only a couple of metres to Avenida da Liberdade and guests will find themselves in the direct vicinity of a range of bars and restaurants as well as links to the public transport network. It is around 1 km to the famous Barrio Alto and to the other tourist attractions, such as the Alfama the EXPO centre and Belém are about 5 km from the hotel. Lisbon international airport is situated approximately 4 km from the hotel.
Description of the rooms
The spacious rooms have all mod cons and come equipped with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries. In addition, a direct dial telephone, a fax machine, satellite/ cable TV with Canal+, a hi-fi system, a minibar and Internet access are provided in all accommodation as standard. Furthermore, the rooms all include a safe, a king-size or double bed, a choice of pillows, individually adjustable air conditioning and heating and a terrace. Guests also receive a complimentary newspaper every morning.
Further details
Guests arriving from the airport take the 2nd roundabout (A1) until the exit marked P. Marquês de Pombal and Campo Pequenho, then follow the signs to the centre and M. Pombal over the Avenida da República to the Praça do Duque de Saldanha roundabout. Then take the 1st exit right. The hotel is opposite the Maternidade Alfredo da Costa convent.
