Hotel Lisboa Plaza

Owned and managed by the same family since opening as a hotel in the 1950s, Lisboa Plaza is a return to that era and a chance for the modern tourist to revel in mid-century style and sophistication. There are modern facilities such as fast and free WiFi, flat screen TVs, air conditioning and contactless payment, but technology here is secondary. The priority is authenticity. Here you will get a real sense of how the privileged tourist might have felt in that era, a time of wonderful service and wonderful little perks such as fresh, free coffee served all day in the comfort of a beautifully appointed lounge. It is a hotel where the detail matters, relax in sumptuous arm chairs in the bar, thumb through leather-bound volumes in the library or run your hand along the perfectly smooth statues reflecting local history. Lisboa Plaza’s exclusivity is perfectly in keeping with its location alongside the exclusive Avenida da Liberdade. From here, more than 250 restaurants are within 500 metres, as are 65 cultural attractions including museums and galleries. The pride taken in the furnishings and fittings is reflected in awards and recognition for heritage, including accolades received in 2023. Almost 70 years after first opening doors to guests, it continues to delight. The terrace is perfect for an afternoon of relaxation, or an indulgent nightcap, the bar area a charming setting for breakfasts providing an array of local delights and light meals throughout the day. And there is a fitness room with 21st century equipment and modern touches such as 24-hour room service but, at its heart, here is a chance to step back in time and enjoy the luxury of another era.