Portuguese IHG

InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the signing of two flagship hotels in Portugal, the InterContinental, Lisbon and Crowne Plaza, Porto.

InterContinental Lisbon will open in just a few weeks’ time and will undergo a phased refurbishment of the lobby and public areas.

The property features 237 deluxe rooms, 78 executive rooms, 16 Suites, a fitness studio, 18 meeting rooms, delegate space and a spacious restaurant and bar.  It was built in 1984 as a Le Méridien before becoming the Tiara Park Atlantic Lisbon Hotel in 2008.  It occupies a prime location overlooking the Park Edouardo VII at the top of the Avenida da Liberdade,

The Park Atlantic Hotel Porto will also undergo a refurbishment and emerge as Crowne Plaza Porto this autumn.  The hotel offers 161 deluxe rooms, 29 executive rooms and 42 suites, 11 meeting rooms and all-day dining restaurant.

Located in Porto’s business district on Avenida da Boavista, the hotel is just a 15-minute drive from the airport and a short walk away from Casa Da Música, Porto’s landmark cultural centre featuring a variety of exhibitions and shows.  The hotel is close by Porto’s commercial area.   www.intercontinental.com  www.crowneplaza.com

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