Bairro Alto Hotel

Behind its ochre-coloured façade which stands on one of Lisbon’s prettiest squares, the Bairro Alto hotel brims with a sense of place.  Interiors, by Atelier Bastir, draw on Portuguese brands, local artists, antique and vintage pieces, overlaying them on Portuguese tiles and marble. The building housing the original hotel, which opened in 2005, has been skilfully woven by Pritzker-prize winner Eduardo Souto de Moura to fit seamlessly with the three new adjoining buildings (all dating from the 18th century) which now form the whole, offering a total of 87 rooms. The crowning glory is the roof terrace where at BAHR, Nuno Mendes and Chef Bruno Rocha deliver dishes that pay homage to Portugal such as wild turbot with chickpeas and smoked ham or grilled squid with runner beans, turnip tops and seaweed. 

Bedrooms are joyful – think walls of duck egg blue with a red leather desk, wooden floors topped by a black, white and red rug, the colours of which are echoed in the tiled floor of the bathroom.  Or, as in the original hotel bedrooms, wallpapers of hand-painted birds. All rooms display the attention to detail which makes this hotel what it is – even down to a supply of postcards and stamps for your use.

There is a small fitness and wellness centre and a massage room which uses the Suzanne Kauffman product range.

 

Written by Mary Lussiana

• Roof terrace
• Sweeping views of Lisbon and the River Tagus
• Restaurant
• BAHR under the supervision of Nuno Mendes and Chef Bruno Rocha
• Parking
• Parking is available on site for EUR 21 per day.
• Rooms with balcony/terrace
• The Signature Suites come with private balcony
• Views
• Panoramic views of Lisbon and the Tagus River.
• Child friendly
• Babysitting services are available.
• Airport transfer
• Surcharge is applicable.
• Walking distance restaurants
• Conference facilities
• Safe
• Shops
• Family Suites
• Bar
• Car not required
• Spa
• Gym

• Outdoor dining
• Sauna/Steam
• Meeting Room
• No pets
• Private dining room
• Sit-out Terrace
• Good wine list
• Business Centre
• Room service
• 24 Hour room service
• Disabled access
• Suites
• Concierge
• Satellite / Cable TV
• Wifi

• Close to nightlife
• The hotel sits on the border between the towns trendiest districts Bairro Alto and Chiado, packed with bars and clubs.
• Sights nearby
• Right in the centre of town on Lisbon's main square Praça Luís de Camões, within walking distance of the castle.
• Hotel Entertainment
• The slick rooftop bar fills up with a young lively crowd on weekends with live DJ sets and late night dancing.

• Cycling
• Make the most of the bicycles avaliable to rent at reception, an ideal way to explore the city.
• Great walks
• The hotel offers two hour free English-speaking walking tours of the hip neighbourhood.
• Designer Shopping
• Within walking distance of the nearby fashion disctrict, impossible to resist!