LX Boutique Hotel
Designed to Enrich your Lisbon Experience
What amazed us most?
The “bridge” connecting the glorious past and the modern present of the hotel.
Why should you come here?
To experience the charming and homely atmosphere; to feel real Portuguese traditions and live a true Lisbon experience.
THE MOST
SPECIAL THING ABOUT THE HOTEL
Just going into the reception we felt the special vibe of this place. The melodies, the decor, the light … all of that invited us to feel the Lisbon spirit straight away. The charming and homely atmosphere of the hotel made us very receptive to the romantic mood, especially when we found out its interesting story.
The hotel was built in central Lisbon about a hundred years ago and nowadays has been reborn like a phoenix from the ashes. Thenew owners had an idea of creating something special; the “bridge” connecting a glorious past, and the modern present, of the hotel. The former Braganca hotel was renovated as LX Boutique with the idea that it should allow guests to feel the real Portugal, and live a true Lisbon experience. And it really does.
We began with a sweet chapter. Every evening guests can help themselves to traditional golden custard tarts and Port wine. Don’t forget to buy them and take them home as a souvenir. You can find them easily in Lisbon’s traditional sweet shops.
One of the most famous hotel residents of the past was Fernando Pessoa; the ‘Portuguese Shakespeare’ as the locals call him. He was the most prominent Portuguese writer, poet, literary critic, translator, publisher and philosopher. And he wrote some of his books right here. You can find his bronze statue not far from the hotel at Largo do Chiado square. All five floors in the LX Lisbon hotel are thematic and try to showcase the city’s the most valuable assets. For example the second floor is dedicated to that famous countryman, Fernando Pessoa.
Every room on the second floor features images of his books: both on the walls and on the ceilings. And if you are keen to read something from Pessoa you only have to ask the hotel staff. You can find the traditional trams as an interesting decoration on another floor. The exact same trams that you can ride on the streets of Lisbon. And they are not just a tourist attraction; they are an everyday type of transport for locals.
The hotel tries to be special in every possible way; even this statement on a card in our room made us laugh. Does ‘luxury’ really exist only for this purpose? So instead of luxury you will feel naturalness, harmony, good taste and distinct elegance in every room. And in every hotel corner.
HOW TO MAKE
THE MOST OF YOUR STAY
For the exceptional views and comfort we recommend that you stay in an extra spacious Suite. It features bright colours and a very light design; but with taste and simplicity at the same time. The result is surprisingly minimalistic, and cosy at the same time.
There are not many hotels in Lisbon offering roof top terraces with a view over the river Tagus. However, the LX Boutique Hotel is one of them. You can continue enjoying the city; relaxing on your private balcony in the evening after a lovely, but tiring, day.
WHAT ELSE
TO SEE
LX Boutique Hotel is conveniently located right in the centre of the city; just few steps from the river Tagus and immediately inviting you to take a relaxing walk along it. There are amazing restaurants, unique art galleries and the bustling districts of Chiado and Bairro Alto… all within walking distance from the hotel. But if you are feeling tired, or you are just lazy, you can sit for hours on the balcony and meditate with a glass of traditional Portuguese Port wine… enjoying the amazing views to the harbour, and red roofed houses and think that exactly the same landscape has amused travellers for a hundred years.
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