Heritage Britania Hotel

Description:

• A veritable 1940s time capsule, this 4-star boutique property is architectural treasure – a genuine art deco building designed by the modernist Cassiano Branco. Located in a quiet backstreet that runs parallel to the central Avenida da Liberdade, Britania's marble-clad lobby replete with polished mirrors is reached through an iron front door – a unique threshold and a Branco trademark. Rooms are generous in dimension and the original cork-tile floors and restored period furniture sit well together with contemporary conveniences like satellite TV and free wi-fi service. Stainless steel and lustre light fittings exemplify the impeccable attention to detail and help illuminate the hotel's illustrious past. But for a real time warp take a look at the hair salon – a museum piece complete with chunky barbershop chair and a tangible sense of occasion. The hotel enjoys a tradition of hospitality. Service here is prompt and courteous and it's the simplest of gestures like the complimentary glass of port wine that guests will write home about. © NileGuide2011
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fully restored Art Deco hotel designed by Portuguese architect Cassiano Branco, 50 meters from Avenida da Liberdade. Guestrooms featuring 1940s style marble and chrome bathrooms; all rooms have air conditioning, satellite TV and minibars. Guests can relax by the lounge's open fire with a book from the library or plan a day's activities using wireless Internet.