PESTANA PALACE HOTEL

Pestana Palace Hotel

Pestana Palace is located in Lisbon city, only a short drive from the Estoril Coast and its beaches. The hotel incorporates a nineteenth century palace, now fully restored to its former glory and classified as a National Monument. The Pestana Palace looks over an inner private park, lush with many subtropical trees and plants, and enjoys panoramic views over the Tagus River. It is nearby important landmarks of Lisbon like the Ajuda Palace and is 10 minutes from the historical centre of Belém, the Jerónimos Monastery, the Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, Congress Centre and the National Coach Museum. The Docas in the new area of the city is also nearby and features restaurants, bars and open air dining on a promenade facing the Tagus River and the Marina.

The 173 rooms and 17 suites are equipped with air-conditioning/central heating, cable television and in-house movies, fully stocked bar, in-room safe, robes, voice mail, desk and ISDN lines. Direct outside lines are available upon request.

Overlooking its magnificent private park, the acclaimed Restaurant Valle Flor is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving Portuguese cuisine to the highest standard. During the milder months of the year, light meals and drinks are also served at Casa do Lago, a 19th century oriental pavilion overlooking the exterior pool. The Bar Allegro is situated near the Restaurant offering a light menu and live music in the evenings.

The hotel features a business centre with photocopying facilities, fax, e-mail, Internet with speed net-access, word processing, concierge (24 hours), dry cleaning/laundry, private hotel parking for 100 cars, gymnasium, a new Spa, heated indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi and Scottish bath and shops. Non-smoking rooms and 24hr room service are also available. Major sports facilities nearby include 18 golf courses within 20 to 45 minutes from the hotel, boating, tennis, etc.