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The Sofitel Lisboa, located on Lisbon's prestigious Avenida da Liberdade and
well-known in the city for more than 13 years, re-opened its doors today
(May 11, 2005) following a complete renovation.
Renowned international architects/designers Marc Hertrich and Nicolas
Adnet, French couture fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac and
florist Carlos Filipe have created an ambience at the Sofitel Lisboa that is
a distinctive blend of French culture and Portuguese traditions, as well as
of the past and future. Classic French and Portuguese artwork intermingle
with modern, innovate creations that illustrate the city by local painter
Manuela Mahr. The hotel's decor features various shades of red inspired by
Port wines, gold symbolizing the city's historical roots dating back to the
Age of Discovery and dark wood furniture in traditional Portuguese fashion.
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 Sofitel
Hotel Lisbon
Located in the heart of Lisbon, the Sofitel Hotel is close to the Alfama
quarter, the exhibition ground and the railway stations. Situated 15
kilometres from the beach, the property is at easy access from the nearby
theatres, shops and botanical gardens. You can indulge in various sports and
leisure activities in the surrounding area. The Sofitel Hotel boasts 170
comfortable and well-furnished guestrooms, equipped with modern amenities.
Enjoy a drink at the bar and visit the in-house restaurant that serves a
variety of delicacies. The hotel also offers 8 well-equipped meeting rooms,
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The 171 rooms, Sofitel Lisboa, will offer Sofitel's signature MyBed, a
plush bedding collection, and Roger & Gallet bath products. In addition,
each guest room is equipped with voicemail, high-speed Internet access, Web
TV, climate-control air conditioning and an in-room safe.
The hotel's trendy restaurant, Ad Lib, offers international cuisine
integrating French and Portuguese ingredients and influences.
The hip Intra-Muros Bar - a historical reference to the Poiares (the
ancient term for walls) of the City - is ideal for enjoying a cigar or
O'Porto wine. The décor of the lounge mixes Asian and Portuguese influences,
featuring an extensive collection of Asiatic paintings, sculptures and
ancient vases, as well as designs from the Portuguese colonial empire and a
library housing books about Portugal and famous Portuguese explorers.
For business guests, the hotel provides a dedicated business area on the
first floor, with seven meeting rooms accommodating from 10 to 250 people
and one board meeting room, all equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
Opening rates till September 1, 2005 (upon availability):
Single room: 165 euros
Double room : 228 euros
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