Hotel Avenida Palace

Lisbon, Portugal. Located in the heart of Lisbon beside Rossio station, with Superior 270º rooms overlooking Restauradores Square, Avenida da Liberdade and Rossio.

Hotel Avenida PalaceLisbon, Portugal

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Opened: 1892
City: LisbonPortugal
Setting: CityEurope

Practical information

Address: Hotel Avenida Palace
Rua 1º de Dezembro, 123
1200-359 Lisbon
Portugal
Telephone: +351 213 218 100
Official website: www.hotelavenidapalace.pt
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At a glance

Seven categories of accommodation, from single rooms to the Presidential Suite; the Suite Palace has a marble bathroom with whirlpool tub.
The English-style Avenida Palace Bar and the Palace Lounge, where Palace Tea is served and live music plays in the late afternoon.
A neoclassical landmark of the late 19th century, fully renovated while keeping its tradition of personalised service.
Located in the heart of Lisbon beside Rossio station, with Superior 270º rooms overlooking Restauradores Square, Avenida da Liberdade and Rossio.

History

6 dates, written by Grand Hotels of the World from the sources below.

10 Oct. 1892
The hotel opens as the Grande Hotel Internacional, designed by José Luís Monteiro, architect of the neighbouring Rossio station.
1893
It takes the name Avenida Palace. Counted among Europe’s finest hotels, it keeps a resident orchestra that plays during dinner.
1912
Until this year, guests enter the hotel from Praça dos Restauradores.
20th century
The building is remodelled and enlarged several times; politicians, financiers, artists and churchmen figure among its guests.
1939 – 1945
In neutral Lisbon, the British see the hotel as a favourite base of German spies; a secret fourth-floor passage to Rossio station is rumoured.
Today
With more than a century of history, the fully renovated palace remains one of the city’s historic landmarks.