24 Jun 2016
Travellers can get off the beaten beach track when they book a stay AlmaLusa Baixa/Chiado this summer and follow the Lisboetas to the Costa da Caparica' coast. Beloved by Lisbon residents for its beach bars, laid back vibes and easy access, visitors can enjoy a 'best of both worlds' break as they combine lazy days enjoying 30km of sandy beach and evenings in the buzzing Baixa and Chiado neighborhoods.
The newly opened 'boutique gem' Lisbon hotel is ideally situated in the bustling heart of the historic city centre, just a stone's throw from the wide flowing Tagus River, where boat transfers to Costa da Caparica are available from Belém to Trafaria. This means guests at AlmaLusa can enjoy a 25-minute bike ride along the river or a private transfer to Belém port, before taking a leisurely 20-minute 'cacilheiro' boat ride to Trafaria Pier on the other side. On arrival, it is a 15-minute bike ride or five-minute taxi journey to the beautiful beaches - São João da Caparica is a particular favourite with the locals.
Guests wanting to explore the beaches and coastal towns west of Lisbon are also well placed, as the Cais do Sodré train station that serves the coast is just a five-minute walk from the hotel. The popular resorts of Cascais and Estoril (home to Europe's largest casino) are only a 30-40-minute train ride away.
Set on the historic Praça do Município, where Lisbon's Royal Palace once stood and the plans for Portugal's maritime exploration were born in the 15th Century, AlmaLusa Baixa/Chiado is made for visitors who want to get under the city's skin. The boutique hotel occupies a renovated 18th-century building, where Lisbon's arsenal was housed, and many of the original features have been maintained and are complimented by the stylish decor.
The hotel's 28 chic rooms, among them 12 suites with a contemporary stamp on Portuguese aristocratic style, are all individually designed and come fully equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, full HD 43” Led smart TV, REVO Supersignal radios and powerful showers. Ostentatious perks and unnecessary extras are eschewed at AlmaLusa in order to provide accessibly-priced luxury that retains the elements that really matter for guests – stylish décor, character, luxury amenities and truly stellar personalised service.
Rooms from €110 per night, including breakfast.
For further information on AlmaLusa, visit www.almalusahotels.com
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Notes to editors:
AlmaLusa Baixa/Chiado is the first in an evolving ensemble of AlmaLusa boutique hotels. A second property is due to open in 2018, with further rollout planned.
Miguel Simões de Almeida | Founder & CEO
A graduate of the School of Hospitality and Tourism in Porto, Miguel Simões also holds certifications from Swiss hospitality management school Glion and Cornell in the US. He has extensive experience managing independent hotels and chains both in Portugal and worldwide, having worked with brands such as Swissotel Hotels, Sheraton Hotels, Holiday Inn, Orient Express Hotels and Aquapura Hotels. Simões de Almeida is a member of the General Council of the Hospitality Association of Portugal.
Sofia Brandão | Director of Operations
Sofia Brandão studied at the University of Porto and Cornell University in the US and went on to lecture in marketing and strategy at the Lausanne Hotel School in Switzerland and the Centro Superior de Hostelería in Galicia. The former Portuguese ambassador for Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Brandão was also responsible for sales, marketing and spa development for Aquapura Hotels and has held management and consulting roles in the Sheraton Group.
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