Avenida Palace in Lisbon, Lisbon
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Hotel Information:
Hotel Name :
Avenida Palace
Avenida Palace
Address : Rua 1 De Dezembro 123,
LISBON, 1200 PT
LISBON, 1200 PT
Description
Location.
Avenida Palace hotel is located on Restauradores Square in the heart of the business district in Lisbon, Portugal. It is one kilometre from the shopping area of Chiado District and three kilometres from the Old Town. Lisbon's central station is next door and Portela Airport is eight kilometres away.
Hotel Features.
The historic Avenida Palace is a six-storey luxury hotel occupying a Belle Epoque palace from 1892, filled with antique furnishings. There is a concierge desk for assistance with travel and sightseeing arrangements, and staff at the 24-hour front desk can advise on the hotel and the safe-deposit boxes. Complimentary parking is provided, as are laundry services.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning in the hotel's breakfast lounge, while drinks are available in the bar and from room service throughout the day. Although the hotel does not have a restaurant, there are many bars, cafés and restaurants in the neighbourhood serving international and Portuguese specialities.
The hotel has conference rooms, and can accommodate up to 140 people for a wide range of events. Wireless Internet access is provided throughout the hotel (surcharge).
Recreational activities offered in the vicinity include swimming and tennis.
Guestrooms.
The 82 air-conditioned guestrooms are individually decorated in period style, with high ceilings, rich fabrics, and traditional furniture. Rooms are soundproofed, with windows opening onto views of the city. All have clock radios, satellite television, direct-dial telephones, wireless Internet access (surcharge), safes, and minibars. Marble bathrooms have bidets and hair dryers.
Expert Tip. Built by the Visigoths in the fifth century and expanded by the Moors in the ninth, St George's Castle offers a glimpse into Lisbon's colourful and complex history. The castle's towers provide beautiful views of the city and the Tagus River.
Area Attractions :
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Botanic gardens: 600 metres
--> Santa Justa Lift (to Chiado District): 1 km
--> Chiado District (shopping): 1 km
--> Sé (cathedral): 1 km
--> St George's Castle: 2 km
--> National Museum of Art: 2 km
--> Alfama District (Old Town): 3 km
--> Municipal Museum (local history): 5 km
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Driving Directions :
From Lisbon (Portela) International Airport (LIS):
Distance to Avenida Palace is 8 kilometres, approximately 20 minutes' drive.
Getting there.
The Aerobus shuttle bus number 91 runs between the airport, the city centre and the Cais do Sodre railway station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost 2 EUR for a single and 3.10 EUR for all day travel, and can be purchased on board. Public buses depart regularly for a variety of destinations in the city. A shuttle bus runs hourly to Estoril and Cascais, costing 8.50 EUR. Taxis cost approximately 15 EUR to the hotel. There are extra fees for luggage and a 20 percent surcharge for night services. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around.
An integrated tram, bus, and metro system operates in Lisbon. Daily passes can be purchased for travel on public transport. Street elevators and funicular railways transport passengers to Lisbon's Barrio Alto. Ferries run between Lisbon and Cacilhas. Taxis are fairly inexpensive.
Driving directions. From Lisbon (Portela) International Airport: Drive straight into Avenida Almirante Gago Coutinho. Take the second right turning into Avenida E.U.A. Continue straight on, under the viaduct, and turn left at the Entrecampos roundabout into Avenida Republica. Proceed straight until Saldanha. At the roundabout Marques de Pombal, go straight, and then turn left into Avenida Liberdade. Continue down the avenue to the very end. Avenida Palace is on the right.
Room Information :
Name: Superior Twin Description: One double or two twin beds. Period decor with high ceiling, rich fabrics, and antique furnishings. Air conditioning, satellite television, direct-dial phone, safe, minibar, and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Marble bathroom with bath/shower combination, phone, and hairdryer. Name: Single room Description: One twin bed. Period decor with high ceiling, rich fabrics, and antique furnishings. Air conditioning, satellite television, direct-dial phone, safe, minibar, and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Marble bathroom with bath/shower combination, phone, and hairdryer. Name: Junior suite Description: One double bed or two twin beds. Decorated in pretty shades of cream in the style of Louis XVI with elegant ivory and gold furnishings, rich floral fabrics and a chandelier. Views of the historic centre. Air conditioning, satellite television, direct-dial phone, safe, minibar, and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Marble bathroom with bath/shower combination, phone, and hairdryer. Name: Twin Room Description: One double or two twin beds. Period decor with high ceiling, rich fabrics, and antique furnishings. Air conditioning, satellite television, direct-dial phone, safe, minibar, and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Marble bathroom with bath/shower combination, phone, and hairdryer.Extra Amenities
Continental Breakfast- Fitness Facility