Bairro Alto Hotel and nearby sports venues in Lisbon, Portugal

The Hotel Bairro Alto is a modern boutique style hotel in the fashionable Bairro Alto central area of the lively Portuguese capital, Lisbon. The 55 guestrooms, over six floors, have contemporary decor with custom designed American walnut and wicker furniture and lacquered wood panelling. All feature climate control, satellite television, DVD players, clock radios, wireless Internet access, safes and minibars. Bathrooms have designer fittings, bathrobes and slippers, hair dryers and telephones. Hypo allergenic bedding is available.
The designer lobby and other public areas boast Venetian style marble floors and Moorish inspired azulejos (wall tiles). Guests can unwind with a drink and a snack in the bar, work out with the fitness equipment then relax with a massage in the Wellness Centre, or browse complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can help with tour information, and guests with laptops can use wireless Internet access in air conditioned public areas. Other practical amenities include currency exchange, all hours room service and a safe deposit box. The hotel's Flores Restaurant features glazed tiles, black and white photographs, mahogany tables and Italian table linen, and serves contemporary international cuisine with Portuguese and Far Eastern influences. The Garret Cafe Baris is set in a two level room and has a circular bar, white marble flooring, glazed wall tiles and mood lighting. It serves cocktails, salads, sandwiches and tapas, and features music from guest DJs. The hotel is well placed to explore central Lisbon and its sights, being just 100 metres from the 16th century S