Hotel Miraparque

Hotel Miraparque is a modern sixth-floor building that’s retained a bit of its original retro charm from when the property was built in 1960. The brown-and-white exterior of the hotel, which features boxed windows, blends seamlessly with the other buildings on the block. Gray chairs, wood-paneled walls, modern lamps, and a colorful painting create a modern atmosphere in the lobby. However, a frosted glass mirror, salmon-colored bench seating, and glass display case with souvenirs at the hotel’s the entrance have a retro feel. An old-fashioned wooden staircase wraps around a narrow elevator. Colorfully carpeted hallways match brightly trimmed room doors. The modern atmosphere and competitive prices attract mostly couples, but also travelers with children. 

The Hotel Miraparque is on a hillside beside the Eduardo VII Park, with ample space for walking. A few offices, other hotels, and some restaurants are around the hotel. In walking distance north of the hotel is the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum and south of the property are designer boutiques on Liberty Avenue. The area is not in the city center, but two blocks away is the Parque subway station or it’s a 10-minute walk to the Marquis de Pombal station, both of which go in 15 minutes to Baixa/Chiado stop with shopping, dining, and the Santa Justa Lift. The narrow, steep streets of the Bairro Alto are 20 minutes by public transportation. It’s a 25-minute bus or subway ride to the Lisbon Portela Airport. Jeronimos Monastery and Belem Tower are about 45 minutes by bus.

Interior designs are clean and simple with neutral tones and mostly modern decor. Brown carpeting, gray furnishings, wooden writing desks, and off-white upholstered headboards that are framed by maze-like designs create a contemporary atmosphere. There are, however, some dated features, including key-operated safes and older-looking telephones. The best views overlook the park and the worst face other buildings. Single Rooms are great for solo travelers. Family Rooms offer three beds in each. Double Rooms -- available with extra beds -- also have small sitting areas. Suites have separate bedrooms. 

All rooms come with small flat-screen TVs and minibars. Arched doorways in some rooms add a bit of charm. Tiled bathrooms are cramped, but well-kept with shower/tub combos or standalone showers, mounted toiletries, bidets, and hairdryers.

Serving Portuguese cuisine and a free breakfast (with most rates), the stylish 85-seat restaurant features striped carpeting, and wood-paneled walls with illuminated forest artwork. A cozy bar is dimly lit and decorated in floor-to-ceiling wooden panels, and gray chairs. The business corner in the lobby consists of one PC computer that guests can use for a fee. A meeting room can fit up to 60 people. Private parking isn’t offered on-site, but there is nearby public parking. Concierge service is available for guests seeking tourist information.