Located in the most prestigious quarter of central Lisbon - the Avenida da Liberdade - this first-class hotel blends excellent accommodation, high standards of service and traditional Portuguese hospitality with a distinguished, contemporary atmosphere and decoration. All 123 rooms (including 8 superior executive rooms and 3 elegant suites, overlooking downtown Lisbon) offer complete bathrooms with hair-dryer and telephone, individually-controlled air-conditioning, full sound-proofing, satellite TV with video channels, two direct-dial telephones with voice mail and modem socket, CD player, individual safe-deposit box and minibar. The hotel also features 24-hour room service, a distinguished yet infor mal banqueting room and a beautifully decorated all-day dining bar. The 2 conference rooms have been designed to meet the requirements of any function for up to 110 persons. Other facilities include a sauna, steam bath, gymnasium, private garage and an adjoining shopping arcade.