Descriptions Hotel Bairro Alto
This hotel is Lisbon's first contemporary, boutique hotel. Capturing the indomitable spirit of exploration that pervades Lisbon, the hotel both embraces the Portuguese architectural tradition, while respectively turning it on its head. It was built originally in 1845 and renovated in 2005, with 55 rooms in total. In what is their first hotel project, decorator José Pedro Vieira and architect Diogo Rosa Lã, undertook the interior renovation of the hotel, shifting from their experience in minimalist private housing projects to this very personal interpretation of Lisbon. The hotel represents a fusion of the old with the new and through intensive research the designers intended it to pay homage to the country's architectural and design styles through the ages. It is fully air-conditioned with a lobby, 24-hour reception, hotel safe, lifts, bar, dining and parking facilities as well as room and laundry services. This historical city hotel is located in the square that bears a statue and name of Luís Vaz de Camões, the soldier poet who told the story of Portugal's discoveries in his epic poem, Os Lusíadas". To this day, Bairro Alto remains synonymous with creativity and revolution, the latter if only in spirit since the people's uprising in 1974. The Bairro Alto district (literally the Upper City) is an historic enclave dating from 1513, which is reached in a unique way via the Santa Justa Elevator (a structure reminiscent of the Eiffel tower in Paris) from the lower city. At night the area comes alive with some of the finest Fado cafes in the city, along streets lit by Victorian lanterns. In recent times, Bairro Alto has also made a name for itself as an alternative shopping destination, popular with those looking for fashion and designs outside the mainstream. "
Location.
This Lisbon hotel is close to National Theater of Sao Carlos, Chiado Museum, and Castle of Sao Jorge. Also nearby are Santa Justa Elevator and Rossio.
Features.
Bairro Alto Hotel has a fitness facility. This 5.0 star Lisbon property features massage and treatment rooms. Business amenities at this 5.0 star property include wireless Internet access and meeting rooms for small groups. The property has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Guests are served a complimentary breakfast each morning. 24 hour room service is available. This property provides an airport shuttle (surcharge). The staff can arrange concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry services, tour assistance, and currency exchange. Additional amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
Guestrooms.
Televisions are equipped with satellite channels and DVD players. Guestrooms provide in room safes (accommodate laptops) and direct dial phones with voice mail. Bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations, handheld showers, bathroom phones, and bathrobes. Additional amenities include climate control, minibars, and welcome amenities. In addition, amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards, hypo allergenic bedding, and extra towels/bedding. Turndown service is offered nightly and housekeeping is available. Cribs (infant beds) are available.
General
This charming hotel enjoys a superb location, and is ideal for a perfect weekend in the city. Facilities include a bar, a panoramic terrace overlooking the river, parking , baby sitting service mp 08/08
SurroundingArea
This charming boutique hotel is located in centre of Lisbon, in the oldest charming part of the city, Bairro Alto close to all the typical restaurant and bars.
RoomTypes
All the rooms are spacious and beautiful decorated in a classic Portuguese style, but with the latest hi-tech features. Facilities include cable and satellite television, safe, mini-bar, internet facilities, air conditioning and marble bathrooms.
PropertyInformation
Traditional style building .
DiningFacilities
The restaurant a la carte Flores offers a wide choice of traditional dishes and a good choices of wines
Copyright
(c) Donvand Limited 2009
AreaDetails
Central 12 kms to the nearest airport (lisbon)
RoomInformation
55 Single rooms Double rooms Twin rooms Triple rooms
This hotel is Lisbon's first contemporary, boutique hotel. Capturing the indomitable spirit of exploration that pervades Lisbon, the hotel both embraces the Portuguese architectural tradition, while respectively turning it on its head. It was built originally in 1845 and renovated in 2005, with 55 rooms in total. In what is their first hotel project, decorator José Pedro Vieira and architect Diogo Rosa Lã, undertook the interior renovation of the hotel, shifting from their experience in minimalist private housing projects to this very personal interpretation of Lisbon. The hotel represents a fusion of the old with the new and through intensive research the designers intended it to pay homage to the country's architectural and design styles through the ages. It is fully air-conditioned with a lobby, 24-hour reception, hotel safe, lifts, bar, dining and parking facilities as well as room and laundry services.
This hotel is Lisbon's first contemporary, boutique hotel. Capturing the indomitable spirit of exploration that pervades Lisbon, the hotel both embraces the Portuguese architectural tradition, while respectively turning it on its head. It was built originally in 1845 and renovated in 2005, with 55 rooms in total. In what is their first hotel project, decorator José Pedro Vieira and architect Diogo Rosa Lã, undertook the interior renovation of the hotel, shifting from their experience in minimalist private housing projects to this very personal interpretation of Lisbon. The hotel represents a fusion of the old with the new and through intensive research the designers intended it to pay homage to the country's architectural and design styles through the ages. It is fully air-conditioned with a lobby, 24-hthe reception, hotel safe, lifts, bar, dining and parking facilities as well as room and laundry services.
This hotel is Lisbon's first contemporary, boutique hotel. Capturing the indomitable spirit of exploration that pervades Lisbon, the hotel both embraces the Portuguese architectural tradition, while respectively turning it on its head. It was built originally in 1845 and renovated in 2005, with 55 rooms in total. In what is their first hotel project, decorator José Pedro Vieira and architect Diogo Rosa Lã, undertook the interior renovation of the hotel, shifting from their experience in minimalist private housing projects to this very personal interpretation of Lisbon. The hotel represents a fusion of the old with the new and through intensive research the designers intended it to pay homage to the country's architectural and design styles through the ages. It is fully air-conditioned with a lobby, 24-hour reception, hotel safe, lifts, bar, dining and parking facilities as well as room and laundry services.
The Bairro Alto Hotel is located in Lisbon making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. Each guestroom features amenities such as in room safe, desk, bathrobes, hair dryer. The basic amenities provided at this Lisbon accommodation comprise elevator, bar/pub, shops. Leisure and sports facilities available on the hotel's property comprise spa, massage. The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay. To book a room easily at the Bairro Alto Hotel, please submit your travel dates and proceed with our secure online booking form.
Housed in the former Grand Hôtel de l’Europe, the Bairro Alto Hotel is an imposing, luxurious cream-coloured building which stands in the Praça Luís de Camões. The Restaurante Flores perfectly combines elements of contemporary cuisine with the dishes of the former Portuguese colonies. The Bairro Alto Hotel includes the O Poeta meeting room and 55 sophisticated guest rooms.
Hotel Bairro Alta is in partnership with G.L.A Hotels an international company known for its hotel offer worldwide, where luxury means intimacy and discretion, tailor -made service in an atmosphere reflecting a mix of classic and contemporary design. In short, a stylish refuge from the turbulence of daily life.
The Bairro Alto is located in the square that bears a statue and name of Luís Vaz de Camões, the soldier poet who told the story of Portugal's discoveries in his epic poem, ""Os Lusíadas"".
