memmo Principe Real

Set in Lisbon’s fashionable Principe Real district, with far-reaching views across the city to the Tagus River, memmo Príncipe Real is a perfect blend of contemporary elegance rooted in Portuguese history. Dazzlingly designed by architect Samuel Torres de Carvalho, who has drawn on local materials from warm limestone to old hand-painted tiles and modern Portuguese art. Details include hand-blown glass lamps and hand-made hats from an old, established, neighbouring store which hang in the bedrooms. Many of these have balconies or terraces and two bedrooms come with outdoor fires on their terraces.

The food in the Colonial Café, a sleek restaurant, which looks out over the long, green-tiled, swimming pool and the city beyond, is a nod to Portugal’s time as a colonial power. On its black marble tables, beautifully contrasting with the moss-green velvet sofas, expect dishes such as a delicate black cod with miso butter, or a mousse of chocolate from São Tomé with a banana mousse and a salty, peanut pralineto to be served.

There is a free 1 hour walking tour every morning which introduces guests to the local area and starts in the pretty Príncipe Real gardens which neighbour the hotel.

 

Written by Mary Lussiana

• Parking
• Private parking possible on site at a cost of €30 per day
• Sit-out Terrace
• No pets
• Walking distance restaurants
• Bar
• Family Suites

• Safe
• Wifi
• Air conditioning
• Concierge
• Swimming Pool
• Restaurant

• Local markets
• Feira da Ladra, Lisbon's largest flea market is well worth a visit
• Sights nearby
• Head over to Liberty Avenue, Jerónimos Monastery of Belém Tower

• Great walks
• Be sure to take a stroll around Lisbon Botanical Garden
• Designer Shopping
• Check out the Amoreiras shopping centre

• Why do people love staying in your hotel?

memmo Príncipe Real offers breathtaking views over the city in the most charming neighbourhood of Lisbon, combining a trendy contemporary ambience with impeccable service. The first 5-star boutique hotel in Príncipe Real, is located next to Chiado and Bairro Alto, but with a special charm offering fashionable shops and restaurants.

• What kind of breakfast do you offer?

A selection of high quality products using local flavors and homemade ingredients, presented in a combination of Continental Breakfast to start and “à la carte” additional dishes.

• Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally?

Lunch & Dinner at Café Principe Real is a celebration of an international dishes reflecting the influences of Portugal around the world especially in Brazil, Africa and Asia. Our aim is to provide local and traditional food with a contemporary twist. A delightful journey through some of the most desirable flavors. Café Principe Real is a place for conversation and sense of community, creating a feeling of a melting pot from Portuguese heritage around the world

• Which are your most popular room types, and why?

Superior City View Rooms Size: 23 to 32 sqm with panoramic views over Lisbon.

Egyptian bed linen, six pillows (small, medium, oversize), Led reading light, Direct-dial phone, Free Wi-Fi, Air conditioning, Electronic safe box, Bang & Olufsen TV, Bose mini-station with Bluetooth, Tea station, Welcome cocktail bar station, Minibar, Complete set of luxury bathroom amenities by Hermés, Hair dryer, toilet magnifying mirror, digital scale, Bath robe and slippers, Daily turn-down service, 24-hour room-service

• What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms ?

The only room with capacity to welcome children are the Suites Rooms

• What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers?

Memmo Hotels was created with the purpose of differentiating their performance in the market, seeking to assert each of their units as important instruments for the promotion, improvement and stimulation of its surroundings, providing customers with a true and authentic experience.

More than a place to sleep, the memmo hotels seek to provide true emotions, making the stay a vital part of the whole travel experience, that is intended to be unforgettable.