Hotels

Hotel do Chiado to be "more Portuguese"

Wednesday, 17 October 2012 00:00

A Lisbon hotel should be comfortable, modern and, at the same time …. Portuguese. That is the goal of the remodeling at the Hotel do Chiado, to be completed early next year. Turisver.com assured Celia Loureiro, General Director, the remodeling will take a phased approach without disruption to guests. In existence for 12 years and currently operating as an independent unit, Hotel do Chiado, rated four stars in the heart of Lisbon, is undergoing a renovation process that will change its image. The Oriental decor will be replaced by a decoration spirit more Portuguese and Lisbon. The process, spearheaded by Ramos Catarino, has begun the in the reception area and is almost complete. The fourth model is already being used. The differences lie mainly in the decoration and furniture and everything is being done in a phased manner, and "without causing any kind of discomfort guests."

In July, the restaurant, bar and panoramic terrace were extended to the area of ​​the lawn "with a more trendy and relaxed" appearance. The bar and terrace were recently completed. If all goes as planned, in early 2013, the entire refurbishment of the hotel will be completed.

Public areas will follow the décor of the rooms. The concept “will be completely inspired by what is culturally Portuguese. We are in Chiado, the heart of Lisbon and it makes no sense that we have an Eastern concept, but we speak of Chiado, their identity, their DNA,” explains Celia Loureiro, adding that, “the purpose of this remodeling has mainly to do with the return of the soul to the Chiado.” In this sense, states the general director, the hotel has already done some work, especially with regard to amenities, as they were “all were switched to Portuguese brands.”

Pousada de Óbidos expands to open 8 more rooms

Tuesday, 16 October 2012 00:00

Cooking and Nature - Emotional Hotel opens

Thursday, 11 October 2012 00:00

Cooking and Nature - Emotional Hotel, a new four star in Alvados in the town of Porto de Mos, opened on September 24, 2012. The new hotel has 12 rooms, a restaurant, spa, indoor and outdoor pool, meeting room, lounge and children’s area, plus garden and porch swings, free wi-fi, and bicycles. The hotel covers an innovative concept, or a different space that appeals to the senses, the emotions and the imagination, combining nature, cuisine, relaxation and unique experiences. http://www.cookinghotel.com/

New Hotel Rural Monte Xisto - Alentejo

Tuesday, 09 October 2012 00:00

A new inn called Hotel Rural Monte Xisto, a rural hotel, has opened in Herdade do Juncalinho Vale das Éguas, about 10 miles south of Santiago Cacém. Here you can choose between the privacy of a country house, a two bedroom with a private garden, or one of the ten rooms that make up the main building. Each room reveals “a unique environment”. Besides the colors and decoration, it is also possible to distinguish, by name, spaces that reflect popular Portuguese expressions. Among the names, “Here's Cat,” “Soul Mate,” “Toes Wool” or "Thirty One Line”. Two sets of rooms are interconnecting and one (“Drop of Water”) is adapted for disabled guests. The cuisine is also an integral part of the offer, with Salpicos restaurant (guests pay 30 euros for dinner). A night in Monte Xisto costs from 100 euros (single room / low season) to 290 euros (house/high season). A double reserves between 110 euros and 140 euros.