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Well located, the 4 star Hotel Barcelona is only 2 kilometers from the centre of Lisbon, the exciting capital city of Portugal.
The hotel is actually located in the new financial district of Lisbon near the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and Praca de Touros do Campo Pequeno.
It is also near an underground station which is an ideal way of getting around this bustliing city.
The accommodation is very comfortable and well equipped and comprises 120 rooms and 5 suites. The suites are located on the 12th floor.
There are also rooms for disabled persons.
All rooms have private bathroom, air conditioning, music, Cable television, direct dial telephone, mini bar, safe and hairdryer.
Hotel Barcelona also has 30 rooms for executives, especially equipped with writing desk, direct dial, telephone, Cable television, internet access and mini-bar.
Facilties include lift, breakfast room, bar, internet access in public areas, room service, laundry service, gymnasium, sauna, parking for 72 cars and car rental.
There are also 9 conference or exhibition rooms with a capacity for approximately 775 persons. There is also a wireless system.
The business centre has a fax, telephone and provides a secretarial service.
Lisbon is a very vibrant and exciting capital city. There are so many things to see and do that it is imposslible to mention then all. However, walking around the city is the best way to get to know Lisbon.
Praca do Comercio and Rossio are two of the most majestic and beautiful squares in the city.
Alfama, a typical quarter with the sights, sounds and atmosphere of old Lisbon, where the past and present combine is a must.
In the Bairro Alto area of the city take the opportunity to dine in one of the many restaurants where Fado, a form of song which is unique to Portugal, can be heard.
The Castle of S. Jorge which overlooks the city is another must. The castle was a fort in the past and is now a charming place where you can walk around the walls and see the beauty of Lisbon and its coastline below you.
The Monastery of Jeromino, the Monument to the Discoveries and the Belem Tower are also very interesting. And, in this area you will find the Docas which is a marina with many, excellent restaurants.
A little further afield you have Cascais and Sintra.
Cascais is a delightul holiday town further down the coast.
Magical Sintra with its wealth of Palaces has been classifield as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The international airport at Lisbon is approximately 5 kilometers away.
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