The Borges is a modern hotel housed in a grand, traditionally Portuguese cream building, located in the city's romantic, historic quarter, 50 metres from the San Carlos Theatre and the Chiado Museum. The 96 guestrooms feature light decor in cheerful colours with traditional furniture. Amenities include satellite television, direct-dial phones and bathrooms with tubs. Open for breakfast and dinner, the hotel restaurant serves a wide range of national and international dishes in light and airy setting with an informal atmosphere. After a day's business or sightseeing guests can unwind over drinks in the bar or relax with a movie from the video library. Staff on the 24-hour front desk can exchange currency, store valuables in the safe-deposit box and offer advice on the hotel and the surrounding area. Snacks and drinks are available via room service. Visitors keen to explore Lisbon's attractions will find the Sao Luis Theatre and Chiando Museum sited just 50 metres from the hotel, and the Santa Justa Elevator is 250 metres away. The mediaeval hilltop citadel Castelo Sao Jorge is two kilometres from the hotel. Lisbon International Airport is seven kilometres away, approximately ten minutes by car.
