Traditional five star elegance
The Four Seasons Ritz Hotel is splendidly located in the centre of old Lisbon near the Marques de Pombal and the lovely Parque Eduardo VII. Set on top of one of Lisbon’s legendary seven hills, this luxury hotel has views of all the local sights including the Moorish Castle of St George and the Tagus River.
Considered one of the finest luxury hotels in Lisbon, the Four Seasons Ritz looks across the historic buildings of this delightful old city to the wide river beyond. Wandering through the public lounges guest can appreciate the collection of modern Portuguese art which has graced the walls since the hotel was built in the 1950s. Most memorable will be the Centaur tapestry which decorates one vast wall and the Harvest mural which is painted in gold leaf on black marble. This luxury hotel certainly knows how to impress with its fine, elegantly furnished salons and beautiful guestrooms and suites. No wonder it is once again on the Condé Nast Gold List for 2008.
The Four Seasons has the most spacious accommodation of any luxury hotel in Lisbon with 282 rooms and suites, most of which have access to the private terraces. Views of the city or the gardens can be enjoyed from most windows. Beautiful furnishings, together with plasma TVs, working desk space and internet access make these very comfortable rooms a delightful place to retreat to at the end of the day. Marble bathrooms have separate bathtubs, glass-enclosed showers, twin sinks and a bidet. Heated towel rails warm the fluffy towels and luxury toiletries complete the facilities.
Along with a fitness centre, pool and lavish spa, this luxury hotel offers sophisticated dining under French chef, Pascal Meynard. Breakfast and lunch buffets are followed by an evening menu of local seafood, fish and Mediterranean grills.
A warm welcome is made to children, with special mealtimes in the restaurant, mini-size bathrobes, bedtime milk and cookies and the loan of games and baby equipment to ensure that the whole family has a wonderful stay at this top-notch luxury hotel.
Marques de Pombal – Amarela (Yellow) and Azul (Blue)
Condé Nast Traveller 2008 Gold List