Sofitel Lisboa re-opens following complete renovation

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 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.

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The hip Intra-Muros Bar - a historical reference to the Poiares (the ancient term for walls) of the City - is ideal for enjoying a cigar or O'Porto wine.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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