Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Hotel Avenida Palace


To stay at the Hotel Avenida Palace is to sample the lifestyle of Portugal’s 19th century aristocracy. Built in 1892, this became Lisbon’s first luxury hotel. Today, its romantic, Belle Epoque exterior makes the Avenida Palace one of Lisbon’s finest architectural landmarks. Ideally situated on Restauradores Square, in the heart of this historic city, the hotel offers inspiring views over Saint George Castle and the Avenida da Liberdade. Having recently undergone a complete renovation, the hotel retains its classical styling but enjoys many modern additions. The 82 opulent bedrooms, including 16 suites and an indulgent Presidential suite are individually and elegantly furnished in a variety of styles ranging from Louis XV to Empire. Each room boasts sumptuous fabrics, marble bathrooms, and antique furniture. The original furnishings of the hotel are by one of England’s great Victorian design entrepreneurs, Sir John Blundell Maple, and many of these original pieces remain in the bedrooms and public areas today.

Rooms:
The 82 bedrooms, all offer air-conditioning, soundproofing as well as modern facilities. All rooms offer either panoramic views over the city or look out onto the pretty, inner courtyard. Rates from EUR 180.
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Leisure:
The hotel’s concierge can arrange a variety of sightseeing tours around Lisbon or a trip to the nearby, majestic town of Sintra.
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Dining:
A lavish breakfast is served in the breakfast room, with its high ceilings, sparkling chandeliers and great arched windows overlooking the Avenida da Liberdade. Lunch and dinner are available to groups of 15 or more people while the intimate, wood-panelled bar is the perfect place for a glass of port.
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Meeting facilities:

Three meeting rooms accommodate up to 140 delegates.
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Location:
The hotel is close to the city’s major attractions as well as to the underground, bus and tram stops. Lisbon Airport is 8 km, 20 minutes by taxi.

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