1908 Lisboa Hotel

Impossible to miss with its rounded corner façade, the 1908 Lisboa Hotel is a real haven of warmth on Lisbon’s cobbled streets. Its immaculately restored Art Nouveau exteriors open up to inviting interiors by Atelier Maldonado which brim with a sense of place, from the original floor tiles to murals by Lisbon street artists and art installations by Bordalo II. The latter, which hang in the main reception and the Bar are of a beetle and a dragonfly and were created from materials found on site during the restoration of the building.

The restaurant, Infame, offers dishes which depart from the normal Lisbon fare, weaving in Asian ingredients to give a twist to traditional Portuguese recipes. Try the No Isco (fresh fish, oriental broth, seaweed, salicornia, mushrooms and rice with lemon and coriander) or the steak tartare with wasabi aioli. At the bar which runs along the front of the hotel, seasonal cocktails are worth stopping for.

The 35 rooms are clean-lined with minimalist décor and lovely views out over the capital’s red roofs. If you want to indulge, book the King of the Dome duplex suite with its luxurious bathroom with free standing tub and separate rain shower.

A welcome massage is available on request.

 

Written by Mary Lussiana

• Walking distance restaurants
• The hotel is located in a popular district of Lisbon, with a wide range of restaurants a short walk away
• Parking
• Private parking is available nearby upon reservation, at €20 per day
• Bath robes
• Robes, slippers and toiletries available free of charge
• Restaurant
• The 1908 boasts an onsite restaurant, the Infame
• Child friendly
• This hotel welcomes guests of all ages
• Family Suites
• A range of family rooms are available
• Airport transfer
• Airport transfer available at cost
• Suites
• The 1908 has one suite available
• Massage
• Available on request
• Free wifi

• Wifi
• Bar
• Air conditioning
• Satellite / Cable TV
• No pets
• Bicycle hire
• Concierge
• Room service
• Disabled access

• Great walks
• The hotel is near Lisbon's picturesque harbour, with many historical buildings and sights to see within walking distance
• Close to nightlife
• Arroios plays host to elegant cafes, upmarket wine bars, murky dive bars and everything in between
• Sights nearby
• Located in the popular Arroios district, the hotel is within easy reach of anywhere in the city

• Local markets
• Lisbon hosts many street and flea markets, easily accessable on foot, bike or by metro
• Other Activities
• The hotel hosts art exhibitions throught the year
• Cycling
• The hotel offers bikes for hire

Why do people love staying in your hotel? The location allied with the historic building featuring an art nouveau decor and the service makes the perfect combination. More than a hotel, is a place where you immerse yourself in to the Portuguese culture through our local gastronomy and wines and amenities, with in our personal partnership with exclusive Portuguese brands.

What is there to do in the area? The hotel is located at Intendente with its multicultural life style, we`ve a local map with several hidden places to visit, the proximity to the center of Lisbon makes it perfect to visit several monuments. Whether you’re looking for the best sea food in town, independent cafes, locally sourced products to bring home to your friends and family, lowbrow dive bars, or dancing to some new indie band, Intendente delivers. The neighbourhood is a melting pot of cultures, cuisines and cool people.

What kind of breakfast do you offer? Our breakfast is personalised, special bread and croissants are served upon the arrival at the breakfast, guests can choose several hot meals served at the moment so you can feel like home.

Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? Our restaurant “Infame” is open every day and offers a Portuguese-base kitchen with multicultural influences. The famous Ramiro Restaurante is across the road. Also near the the multi ethnic food market of Arroios.
Which are your most popular room types, and why? We have 36 trendy, design and stylish rooms and they are all extraordinary, we highlight the King rooms, the unique king of dome and the superior rooms facing to the square.

What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms ?We`re a city hotel, children are always welcome, you can enjoy a drink at our terrace while kids are playing at the square. We do have extra beds on request.

What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers? You must come to see with your own eyes, the hotel is an amazing place to stay and we have been awarded as the Portugal’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel and Europe’s Leading Design Hotel several times. We do not want to be perceived just as great accommodation, our concept goes beyond a comfortable bed and a warm shower. We want to know how your day went, tell you what the locals are into these days, share tips of those who live and love this city, the contemporary Lisbon and the one from the past, alternatives to what you can find in most tourist guides.