|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
| The Ritz Lisbon |
 |
|
|
| Lisbon - Lisbon - Lisbon Hotels & Sintra |
| Luxury Hotel |
| Number of rooms: 282 |
| |
This well-known luxury hotel right in the centre of Lisbon provides beautiful views of the city.
If you wish to feel special and pampered during your stay in Lisbon, then the Hotel Ritz Lisbon is probably the place for you. It stands comparison with its famous namesakes in London and Paris and is considered by many to be Lisbon’s finest hotel. It is difficult to disagree. Here, luxury, sophistication and service are of the highest order and come as standard. Despite the relatively inauspicious looking modern stucco building, which does not truly suggest what comes inside, it’s obvious the place is special the moment you walk past the marble reception. Large open spaces, tapestries, fine paintings and antiques (all beautifully decorated by the Fundação Espirito Santo - Portugal’s leading decorative arts foundation) confirm the quality of the hotel. Being built on one of Lisbon’s seven hills, the view it affords of many of Lisbon’s landmarks, including Edward VII Park, St George’s Castle and the Tagus River, are also fabulous. As for the rooms, all are large and decorated to the same excellent standard, but the jewels in the crown must surely be the suites, which are probably the finest in the whole of Portugal – enormous, sumptuous, beautifully furnished with marble bathrooms. The Veranda restaurant is also one of Lisbon’s top places to eat and accordingly frequented by many of the city’s glitterati. As a past guest said of the Ritz “They don’t make hotels like this any more” |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
You should plan at least a couple of days to explore the rich variety of lisbons quarters (bairros) and attractions. Alfama is the oldest part of Lisbon, going from the walls of the caste São Jorge down to the Tejo. High above the city centre to the west of the Baixa is the so called Bairro Alto. This is the natural place to wind up at night. Well worth a morning or aftenoon stroll to explore.
The Baixa is Europe's first example of Neoclasssical design and urban planning. The lower town is very much the heart of the city and main shopping area. Many of Lisbon's touristic attractions are located in Belém, amongst them are the Jerónimos Monastery, the Monument to the Discoveries, the Torre de Belém, the Belém Cultural Centre and Rua Vieira Portuense. The Belém Cultural Centre (CCB) is known as one of the great cultural centres in Europe, and a building of outstanding architecture: exhibitions, performing arts, restaurants, gardens and shops.
The Parque das Nações, the former EXPO areal, is still worth a visit. Also don't miss the famous Flea Market, Feira da Ladra, which fills the Campo de Santa Clara, at the eastern edge of Alfama on Tuesdays and Saturdays (7am-6pm).
Outside Lisbon there is a lot more to see:
Sintra, a world heritage site, has all the charm of a fairy tale town and was once described by Lord Byron as "the glorious Eden". Sintra has beautiful palaces old residences to visit, particularly the Palácio da Pena, Castelo dos Mouros, Convento dos Capuchos, Palácio da Vila and luxuriant gardens of Monserrate.
Estoril and Cascais can be reached within 20 min. from Lisbon. Estoril was once known as the "Portuguese Rivieira" with grandiose villas and luxury hotels whereas Cascais was an old fishing village with pretty houses by the sea, is now a major resort. Both villages are connected by a beautiful promanade along the coast.
Serra da Arrábida, between Setúbal and Sesimbra is a peaceful nature reserve with its own microclimate that has created unique tree species. There are numerous animals, as well as excellent beaches to enjoy. On the way you can stop at Azeitão, a town renowned for its wines and cheese.
Costa da Caparica
This is athoroughly lively Portuguese resort, with restaurants and summer bars. It is a perfect place to swim or laze around on the sand.
Praia do Guincho
beautifull beach superb place for surfing and windsurfing. |
|
| » back to top |
|
|
|
At the roundabout leaving the airport, take the second exit
Take the Avenida do Brazil straight to Campo Grande
At Campo Grande, turn left in front of Cidade Universitária and take Alameda do Campo Grande
Go along the Campo Grande, under the tunnel, straight to Avenida da Republica
Take the Avenida da Republica and go toward Saldanha roundabout
Take the Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo toward Marques de Pombal roundabout
Take the first exit at Marques de Pombal to Rua Joaquim Antonio de Aguiar
Go up Rua Joaquim Antonio de Aguiar and turn right at the second street, Rua Rodgrigo da Fonseca
The hotel is on the right-hand side |
|
| » back to top |
|
|
|
| Please feel free to send us your personal hotel review on this hotel. You may wonder why all the assessments we have on line are positive. Well, apart from the simple fact that we try to include only what we consider to be the best accommodations, there’s another important reason to bear in mind. Any hotel that receives 3 negative feedbacks is automatically taken out of our selection. |
|
| » back to top |
|
|
| » back to region |
| |
|
|
|
| Please review your data. Fields with * are required!Please review your data. At least one room must be selected!Check in date is invalid!Check out date is invalid!Please review check in and check out dates. Check in date must come after today and Check out date must come after check in.Getting data! Please wait a moment!Check hotel rooms availability!Please, check hotel rooms availability, by pressing the button!Choose the quantity of rooms, acept policies and confirm the request.If you want to book room in case of an afirmative availability response from hotel, please enter you credit card detailsWe have the information from hotel that rooms are available, pelase enter you credit card details to book.Pelase, fill in you details.Only on request |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
