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The
Le Méridien Park Atlantic Lisbon
The Le Méridien chain has a reputation
of highly accredited hotels, all around the globe.
From Lisbon's Sta Apolonia train station it's
about 15 minutes to Le Méridien Lisboa,
depending on traffic of course. This hotel is
situated in what seems to be Lisbon's hotel quarter.
All the world's leading hotels are represented
around Park Atlantic. Here, Le Méridien
already stands out in terms of design. The shape
of this hotel already make it stand out amidst
the surrounding hotels. Check-in was easy, and
we were escorted to our rooms, lugagge service
included.
Room: Standard single room, normal
rate approx 350EUR
A king size bed with probably the best mattrass
you can get in a hotel, six pillows with different
grades of softness, a comfy chair with some magazines
and books about Lisbon. A dark wood desk, pencils
provided, as is the full set of stationery. A
large TV with pay tv options (be warned, pay tv
switches to paid mode automaticaly after 3 minutes,
so no warning nor a black screen). Next to the
TV a powerful SONY audio set w/remote control.
Room 1424
The room itself is just awesome. No spectacular
designs or split level stuff, but you simply find
everything you need, to start with a closet with
an infra-red sensor for the in-closet illumination,
a hairdryer, a safe, shoe mitt, extra blankets
and pillows.
Bathroom:
A large heated mirror (=no condensation after
your bath or shower), uniquely designed (wasbakken)
and the soaps, shower gels and shampoos you need.
The shower has two heads, one on the wall, one
removable.
Slippers and robes are available, even scales.
Mini bar:
Who said mini?
The most impressive 'mini' bar we've seen so far,
consisting of three drawers and a fridge. Martini,
Bacardi, Johnny Walker (red), Jack Daniel's, Gin,
Cognac, champagne, but also candies, breath fresheners
and even a disposable camera (which should have
been disposed already, actually, given the exp
date of October 2002...). In the fridge we found
another collection of Martini's and Bailey's,
Bacardi Breezer and misc sodas and juices.
The view:
Rooms with even numbers face the city and the
Taag River, so you are on a high enough floor,
you can be assured of a great view!
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TSR rating: 8/10
Text and pictures by Marco 't Hart, January 2004
Le Meridien Park Atlantic Lisbon
Rua Castilho 149
Lisbon, 1099-034
Portugal
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