Lisbon , Portugal
NEED TO KNOW
- The Ritz has a prime location atop one of Lisbon's seven hills, offering stunning views
- Most rooms open on to private terraces
- Award-winning dining options include Portuguese regional specialities and the freshest seafood at Varanda Restaurant
- The spa, Zen, designed in marble and rich oak, overlooks the hotel's gardens and Eduardo VII Park and is home to the 18m indoor pool and poolside café
- The hotel has an 18-metre indoor lap pool, a rooftop fitness centre, a number of bars and, nearby, an array of excellent golf courses
- We recommend the Four Seasons Junior Suites, located on the 1st to 10th floors with city views from their furnished terraces
THE HOTEL
Exuding the nobility and charm of historic Portugal, the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon has long been considered the city's finest hotel. The property's elevated location delivers outstanding view of the hotel's gardens, Eduardo VII Park, St. George's Moorish Castle, the Old Town, the Tagus River and the 25th of April Bridge - a replica of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.
All the Ritz's rooms and suites are bright and contemporary and feature marble bathrooms with twin basins, a separate bath and glass-enclosed shower. The largest in Lisbon, the rooms are tastefully designed to create an ambience of upscale residential comfort.
The hotel's glittering terrace above the city, with stunning views, is a real highlight and the ideal spot for a relaxed cocktail as the sun sets over the city.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant times to visit. July and August can be very hot, especially in the sheltered bays of the
Algarve in the south, though this region is especially pleasant and mild during the winter months. Madeira and the Azores benefit from the warming influence of the Gulf Stream, so can be visited year round.
Faro and Lisbon (British Airways); Porto and Funchal (Tap Air Portugal)
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