Hotel Britania Lisbon

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Hotel Britania Lisbon - Portugal
Hotel Britania Lisbon - Portugal
Hotel Britania Lisbon - Portugal
Hotel Britania Lisbon - Portugal
Hotel Britania Lisbon - Portugal
Hotel Britania Lisbon - Portugal
Hotel Britania Lisbon - Portugal
Hotel Britania Lisbon - Portugal
Hotel Britania Lisbon - Portugal
Hotel Britania Lisbon - Portugal
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17 February 2022

Hotel Britania is part of a project by Cassiano Branco, the illustrious Portuguese modernist architect, and it’s located on a quiet street, right alongside the exclusive Avenida da Liberdade.

It’s the only hotel to remain intact until today, this boutique hotel records the glamour of the 1940’s. Everything about its design strives to reawaken the spirit of the unit without losing its original soul.

The rooms conserve ample dimensions as well as the cork floor. The warm colours contrast with the elegant lines of the furniture and the luster light fittings. The recovery of the whole building is exemplary as is the case of the paintings in the bar alluding to the Portuguese overseas empire.

The 33 spacious rooms are all equipped with an anteroom and marble bathroom. Also equipped with air-conditioning, a free safe, satellite TV, free access to broad band wireless, LCD TV, DVD/CD reader, Molton Brown amenities, hairdryer and bath robes.

Atmosphere and services, almost a private club. Assisted breakfast buffet, library, Império Bar, 24h room service, laundry, free access to broad band wireless, free use of the computer and a printer with internet access. It also have a video library and a garage at your disposal at Hotel Britania, as for our sister hotels of Lisbon Heritage Collection.

Situated in a peaceful road right alongside the cosmopolitan Avenida da Liberdade, a genuine Art Deco boutique hotel in the historic centre of Lisbon. From the Airport – Follow signs to Marquês de Pombal then towards Restauradores. Going up Avenida da Liberdade, on the right hand side.

From the South (Ponte 25 de Abril) – A2 highway across Tagus River then exit for Marquês de Pombal and follow signs to Restauradores. Going up Avenida da Liberdade, on the right hand side.

This is where all the top shops, grander hotels, banks, airline offices are located and you can easily get anywhere in the historic center.

Bairro Alto is just 2 minutes away with the Elevador da Glória. Baixa, Alfama and Chiado are within walking distance. Originally built as a public park and named as Passeio Público it was inaugurated in 1764, created by Pombaline architect Reinaldo Manuel.

Avenida da Liberdade
Lisbon’s main boulevard where all the top shops, grander hotels, banks, airline offices are located and you can easily get anywhere in the historic center. Bairro Alto is just 2 minutes away with the Elevador da Glória. Baixa, Alfama and Chiado are within walking distance.

Originally built as a public park and named as Passeio Público it was inaugurated in 1764, created by Pombaline architect Reinaldo Manuel. Avenida da Liberdade Market, sells everything from antiques to junk, every second weekend of the month.

Portuguese brands: Rosa & Teixeira, Fly London, David Rosas, Maria João Bahia, Lanidor. International Brands: Louis Vuitton, Prada, Armani, Todd’s, Burberry, Versace, Gucci, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent. It is nowadays considered as the 35th most expensive avenue in the world.

War Memorial
Inaugurated in 22 November 1931, a tribute to the 50,000 Portuguese soldiers who fought in World War I.

Glória Funicular
Located at beginning of Avenida da Liberdade, on the Restauradores Square. The funicular opened on October 24, 1885 and since then having been carrying locals and tourists on a short trip to Bairro Alto and to the São Pedro de Alcântara Belvedere.

Lavra Funicular
From 19 April 1884, located at Largo da Anunciada, will take you to Torel Belvedere with one of the best views over the city.

Ginginha do Rossio
A tradicional Lisbon’s sour cherry liquor.

S. Domingos Church
The Church of our last royal wedding and the living memory of the earthquake in 1755.

Restauradores
This large square commemorates the country’s liberation from 60 years of Spanish rule in 1640.

Bairro Alto
Dating from the 16th century it has traditionally been the city’s bohemian haunt of artists and writers. Its quiet small street during the day, are transformed at night into the city’s vibrant nightlife quarter with a all kind of entertainment and of course Fado houses.

Fado
Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Much more than just a song, Fado is the purest expression of Lisboa’s “soul” and Portuguese feelings, always accompanied by the solemn and melancholy chords of the Portuguese guitar. It can be heard in many restaurants and “Tascas” of the old districts of Lisboa.

A Carioca
It’s an art deco palace with two coffee grinders dating from 1936. The shop’s iconic symbol is a carioca, a woman from Rio de Janeiro, holding a cup of coffee.

Chapelaria Azevedo Rua
Since 1886, here you will find all kind of Hats.

Fábrica Sant’Anna
Sant’Anna Factory produces all its pieces according to entirely handcrafted methods keeping the same processes since 1741.

Livraria Bertrand
Established in Chiado quarter 1732, it’s the world oldest bookstore recognized by the Guiness.

Leitão & Irmão
Jewellers to the Portuguese Crown in 1887, continues to produce all articles at their own workshops and they all bear our manufacturer’s hallmark, ensuring the very highest quality standards.

Conserveira de Lisboa
Established 1930 still selling its original 3 canned food brands Tricana, Prata do Mar and Minor. It preserves a credible bridge between production and clients.

Luvaria Ulisses
Established in 1925, try some exquisite gloves in this tiny little shop.

Casa Pereira
Buy a small package of “bolachinhas de furo” (cookies) to eat while walking around.

A Vida Portuguesa
A different shop offering all old Portuguese products that were slowly disappearing.

Casa de Velas do Loreto
The oldest shop and manufacture of candles in Lisbon. A beautiful shop with wonderful handmade candles.

Festivities of Lisbon “Santo António”
Santo António – Lisbon’s patron saint – overseas the city’s festivities that reach their highpoint on the evening of June 12, with a procession of popular marches through the Avenida da Liberdade. Entertainment activities that will invade Lisbon’s oldest neighborhoods, luring lure thousands of people into the streets.

Lisbon Fish and Flavors
For eleven days in April it offers the chance to enjoy innovative gastronomic dishes created from fish and seafood from our coast.

Lisbon Marathon
Every year in December, the streets of the Portuguese capital are invaded by the Lisbon Marathon – Portugal’s oldest marathon event.

Com’Out Lisbon
Jazz Festival that takes place in September. Free live music, dance and theater in the city’s gardens and viewpoints.

Bric-à-Brac Heritage Avenida Liberdade
Every thursday and saturdays along the exclusive Heritage Avenida Liberdade.

Website: www.lisbonheritagehotels.com
Rooms: 33
Price: from 237 EUR per night
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