BAIRRO ALTO HOTEL
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BAIRRO ALTO HOTEL  property type - boutique, historical, hotel ratings - ohg deluxe, 5 stars key selling features . located in the fashionable bairro alto district - the traditional heartland of intellectuals/artists and revolutionaries- bairro alto hotel is lisbons first contemporary boutique hotel. intimate in size it is the perfect base to explore this magical city steeped in history. capturing the indomitable spirit of exploration that pervades lisbon - a city long associated with explorers/traders and settlers - bairro alto hotel both embraces the portuguese architectural tradition - while respectively turning it on its head. bairro alto hotel represents a fusion of the old with the new - it pays homage to the countrys architectural and design styles through the ages - including exotic influences of its former colonies - while interweaving contemporary materials from other countries including england/france/morocco and italy. the past was also meticulously retraced in the sourcing of original materials and application of various styles. Address: PRACA LUIS DE CAMOES 2 BAIRRO ALTO BAIRRO ALTO LISBON 1200 243 PORTUGAL LISBON Property information: on-site general facilities conference center/convention - newsstand on-site chargeable facilities fitness center hours - from 0700 hrs to 2230 hrs fitness room on-site public area facilities high speed internet access wireless data connection on-site general services airport shuttle - banking - concierge - doctor on call - late check-out - multilingual staff - porter/bellmen - turndown service - wake-up calls off-site chargeable services car rental on-site recreational activities exercising aircondition baby-sitting bar beauty parlour elevator exchange fac gift shop hair dryer handicap fac health club laundry svc massage meeting rooms minibar nonsmoking rms pharmacy restaurants room service safe dep box television valet parking Room information: rooms- 55 suites- 4 floors- 5 nbr of rooms for physically-challenged guests- 1 room amenities for all rooms - room amenities - air conditioning / am/fm alarm clock / bathrobe / bathroom amenities / bidet / cable/satellite tv / connecting room / fireplace / hairdryer / mini bar / radio / refrigerator / safe a1k -prestige king bedded room between 33 to 35 sq. meters. equipped with plasma screens/dvd player/wifi internet connection. the bathrooms feature an old fashioned freestanding bath in addition with separate shower. location/view - city view max occupancy - 2 max nbr of rollaways - 0 a1s -one bedroom suite with a separate sitting area - both equipped with plasma screens. dvd player/wifi internet connection. the bathrooms feature double wash basins/an old fashioned freestanding bath in addition with separate shower with a 30cm head. between 55 and 59 sq. meters location/view - city view max occupancy - 2 max nbr of rollaways - 0 b1q -deluxe queen bedded room between 25 and 27 sqm. equipped with plasma screens/dvd player/wifi internet connection. rooms located on the corners with 02 views. location/view - city view max occupancy - 2 max nbr of rollaways - 0 c1q -superior queen bedded room 23 and 28 sqm. equipped with plasma screens/dvd player/ wifi internet connection. the bedrooms follow four color themes- each of them typically portuguese:yellow/ivory/blue-grey and red. location/view - city view max occupancy - 2 max nbr of rollaways - 0 c2t -superior twin bedded room 23 and 28 sq.meters. equipped with plasma screens/dvd player/ wifi internet connection. the bedrooms follow four color themes each of them typically portuguese: yellow/ivory/blue-grey and red. location/view - city view max occupancy - 2 max nbr of rollaways - 0 d1q -mansard queen bedded room located on 5th floor with traditional mansard roof. the rooms feature wallpaper on the walls and ceiling. the wallpaper and the floral bed linen both sourced from ralph lauren. in the bedrooms and bathrooms the paneling and the furniture embedded into the walls are ivory-lacquered. equipped with plasma screens/dvd player/wifi internet connection. location/view - city view max occupancy - 2 max nbr of rollaways - 0 e1t -single room with single bed, 18 sq. meters. equipped with plasma screens/dvd player/wifi internet connection. location/view - city view max occupancy - 1 max nbr of rollaways - 0 Area information: LIS AIRPORT 10 KM/6.2 MI N PRIMARY PROPERTY LOCATION - CITY IN THE HEART OF THE BAIRRO ALTO DISTRICT IN THE PLACA LUIS DE CAMOES AND IN BETWEEN RUA DAS FLORES AND RUA DO ALECRIM. TO THE SOUTH EXTENDS RUA GARRETT WITH ITS FASHIONABLE CAFES AND INDEPENDENT BOUTIQUES. FROM HERE IT IS ONLY A TEN-MINUTE WALK TO THE MORE MODERN SHOPPING CENTRE OF BAIXA CHIADO AND LISBONS THEATRE LAND. BAIRRO ALTO HOTEL IS LOCATED IN THE SQUARE THAT BEARS A STATUE AND NAME OF LUOS VAZ DE CAMOES-THE SOLDIER POET WHO TOLD THE STORY OF PORTUGALS DISCOVERIES IN HIS EPIC POEM -OS LUSOADAS. TO THIS DAY BAIRRO ALTO REMAINS SYNONYMOUS WITH CREATIVITY AND REVOLUTION THE LATTER IF ONLY IN SPIRIT SINCE THE PEOPLES UPRISING IN 1974.THE BAIRRO ALTO DISTRICT LITERALLY THE UPPER CITY IS AN HISTORIC ENCLAVE DATING FROM 1513 WHICH IS REACHED IN A NOVEL WAY VIA THE SANTA JUSTA ELEVATOR A STRUCTURE REMINISCENT OF THE EIFFEL TOWER IN PARIS FROM THE LOWER CITY. THE COLOURFUL DISTRICT RESOUNDS TO THE CALLS OF VENDORS AND FISHMONGERS AND THE WINDOWS AND BALCONIES ARE FESTOONED WITH LAUNDRY AND BIRDCAGES. AT NIGHT THE AREA COMES ALIVE WITH SOME OF THE FINEST FADO CAFES IN THE CITY ALONG STREETS LIT BY VICTORIAN LANTERNS. FADO IS THE FAMOUS BRAND OF MUSIC AND DANCE BROUGHT TO PORTUGAL BY AFRICAN SLAVES IN THE 19TH CENTURY. CHARACTERIZED BY SONGS OF SADNESS AND DESPAIR THERE IS NO BETTER PLACE IN PORTUGAL TO EXPERIENCE THIS MUSICAL GENRE THAN IN THE BAIRRO ALTO OF LISBON. IN RECENT TIMES BAIRRO ALTO HAS ALSO MADE A NAME FOR ITSELF AS AN ALTERNATIVE SHOPPING DESTINATION POPULAR WITH THOSE LOOKING FOR FASHION AND DESIGN OUTSIDE THE MAINSTREAM. UP AND COMING DESIGNERS HAVE INCREASINGLY CHOSEN TO MOVE INTO THE AREA FURTHER CONTRIBUTING TO THE DISTRICTS CREATIVE AND ECONOMICAL REGENERATION. PRIMARY CITY - LIS - 0 KM/0 MI E BELEM TOWER 5 KM/3.1 MI W BELVEDERE DA GLORIA 0.3 KM/0.2 MI SW JERONIMOS CONVENT 5 KM/3.1 MI W SAINT GEORGE CASTEL 2 KM/1.2 MI SW SOLAR DO VINHO DO PORTO 0.3 KM/0.2 MI S THEATRE SAO CARLOS 0.3 KM/0.2 MI SW THEATRE SAO LUIZ 0.3 KM/0.2 MI SW - Air condition - Bar - TV - Health center - Restaurants |