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Photo GalleryLocated in the street of the same name, As Janelas Verdes sits on the fringe of Lisbon’s historic Lapa area and the Santos design district, a short walk from the river front and a 5 minute tram ride from the downtown district.
GENERAL DESCRIPTIONAs you walk through the green doors of As Janelas Verdes, straight off the traditional cobbled street of the same name, you leave behind the bustle of modern day Lisbon and step back into a world where elegant ladies in long silk dresses would have alighted from horse-driven carriages helped by gentlemen with top hats and canes, and settled themselves to take tea in the plush interior. This 18th century mansion is said to have been home to one of Portugal’s major literary figures, the writer Eça de Queiroz, and the style of décor recreates the atmosphere he would have lived in, whilst incorporating the best of modern comforts. It is a truly romantic hotel with many charming details which will delight discerning guests.
Under its present ownership the hotel has been upgraded and extended to take in the adjoining building, and now offers a total of 29 charming and characterful rooms. On the ground floor there is a comfortable guest lounge and breakfast room, although in fine weather guests can enjoy breakfast on the secluded patio. The top floor boasts an impressive library whose spectacular terrace offers magnificent views over the city and the River Tagus – a delight on warm sunny days and balmy summer nights.
Accommodation
The Janelas Verdes has 29 guest rooms all individually decorated to a very high standard in classical Portuguese style. Welcoming cosy bathrobes are provided, as are a hairdryer and a range of quality toiletries. All rooms have air conditioning, free safe, satellite TV, free high speed wireless internet access, flat screen LCD TV, and DVD/CD player.
Services
Buffet breakfast can be taken indoors in the Maias room or in the patio garden, and 24 hour room service is also available. There are honesty bars downstairs in the lounge area and upstairs in the library, in the latter case complete with complimentary tea and coffee making facilities and soft drinks. Guests are invited to serve themselves from the range of alcoholic drinks available and to register their drinks, which will be included on their bill at check-out.
The wood panelled library with its view out across the Tagus is a very comfortable place to relax at any time of day.
Other facilities include porter service, concierge, same-day laundry service, free high speed wireless internet access, free use of computer and printer with internet access, and DVD library. Garage parking is also available (limited spaces). As Janelas Verdes is a smoke free hotel (indoors).
PAYMENT CONDITIONS
Payment can be made directly to the Hotel. For Flexible Rate bookings, a valid credit card number is required to secure the booking. To obtain the advantageous Best Rate, the full value is charged to your credit card at the time of booking.
Major credit cards are accepted.
For Flexible Rate bookings, cancellations with less than 48 hours notice are subject to a penalty of the value of 1 night’s stay charged to your credit card. Best Rate bookings are non-refundable in the event of cancellation.
COMMENTSThe hotel offers two tariff bands, the Flexible Rate and the Best Rate which is prepaid and non-refundable.
LOCAL INFORMATIONAs Janelas Verdes is located in one of Lisbon’s historic quarters and it is well worth taking a stroll through the streets to get a feel for this historic city. The picturesque yellow trams run along the Janelas Verdes street and can take you into the city centre, or out towards Belem with its imposing Monastery, monuments, gardens, museums and Cultural centre. Just two minutes walk away is the National Ancient Art Museum which is well worth a visit, and maybe enjoy a drink or a snack on its terrace enjoying the wonderful view over the river. If you wish to explore further afield a 5 minute walk will bring you to the railway station where trains run along the coast between Lisbon and Cascais. For those wanting a taste of Lisbon’s nightlife the area has a wealth of bars, restaurants and night clubs within easy reach.
CultureLisbon has an increasingly diversified cultural agenda offering concerts, opera, theatre, cinema, dance as well as various sporting events. There are many art galleries and antique dealers in the Santos design district close to As Janelas Verdes.
