Rua Laura Alves 9, Lisbon, Portugal | (251) 219-4428
Located 10 minutes from Lisbon Portela Airport by car
10-minute walk
to Campo Pequeno shopping
Free Wi-Fi access in rooms and throughout hotel
Free access to small gym
Full restaurant, coffee lounge, and gift shop on-site
Underground parking available
Rooms are clean and modern
Some suites have lovely views of city
Wonderful desserts and pastries in buffets
Parking is pricy
Breakfast not included
Not many historic hot spots are within easy walking distance
Standard rooms are small and dimly lit
The upper-middle-range Holiday Inn Continental is primarily geared toward business travelers. Located in the financial
district of Campo Pequeno, the Lisbon Portela Airport is a 10-minute taxi ride northeast while
the city’s historic attractions can be reached via a short metro ride. Rooms are
clean and modern, and suites feature separate living rooms and
breathtaking views of the city, though the cheapest rooms are small and dim. The hotel is also equipped with a coffee
lounge, restaurant, and small gym as well as several meeting/presentation rooms.
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Scene
Modern and shiny but cave-like in places
The inn’s high-rise glass building is
especially modern compared to the old, partially dilapidated buildings surrounding
the property. The contemporary look continues throughout the interior. The shining
lobby, resplendent with silver pillars and mirrored ceilings, is filled with
clusters of slick, modern love seats and coffee tables. Potted plants accentuate
the space with a fountain and bar on one side, typically occupied in the
evening by men in suits. A wide staircase with brass railings, a gift shop, and
a set of stainless steel elevators complete the lobby. The restaurant, although
well-illuminated with many small ceiling lights, is cave-like, as it doesn't have windows. The Continental coffee lounge downstairs is also a little dark. The
gym is small with a few modern exercise machines and the hallways, although
clean and thoughtfully decorated with a variety of prints, are dim as
well.
Location
Near Campo Pequeno, surrounded by public transit
The hotel is situated in the business
district of Campo Pequeno, next door to a Pizza Hut. The Campo shopping area,
with its restaurants and a movie theater, is less than a 10-minute walk east. Entrecampos
train station, Campo Pequeno metro station, and a taxi rank are within
immediate walking distance as well. The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, with
captivating exhibits and gardens to stroll through, is less than a 15-minute
walk southwest. The downtown area can be reached by bus in about 15 minutes.
The department store El Corte Inglés is a short metro ride away and Lisbon
Portela Airport is about 25 minutes northeast by public transportation, or 10
minutes away by car.
Rooms
Suites are much larger than standard units with better views
There are a total of 220 rooms at the
Continental, all with the same color scheme. However, in spite of the bright
yellow accent walls, chairs, and ottomans, the space still looks dimly lit. The
standard rooms are a bit small but come equipped with free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges,
safes, desk areas, small armchairs and side tables, and coffee/tea-making
facilities. The suites are considerably larger with separate living areas with
larger desks, couches, and chairs. Suites are also situated on higher floors
with fantastic views of the city and have larger bathrooms with dual sinks.
All bathrooms are clean, contemporary, and basic with marble tiling and
shower/tub combos.
Features
Free Wi-Fi and small gym; parking and breakfast not included
Holiday
Inn Continental is equipped with a variety of amenities geared toward business
guests, including seven large, modern meeting and presentation rooms. Free
Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property and guests can use the small
gym for free as well. An on-site restaurant serves Portuguese fare buffet-style
for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (not included in room price) with fabulous
desserts. The hotel also has a large coffee lounge, a full bar that stays open
late, and a gift shop with reasonably priced souvenirs. Room service is 24
hours and parking is available under the property for a daily fee.
