The Hotel Metropole is a turn-of-the-century hotel overlooking Rossio Square in Lisbon centre, located 50 metres from the picturesque Bairro Alto district. The 36 air-conditioned guestrooms are decorated in a 1920s Art Deco style in warm colours. All include direct dial telephones, hairdryers, safes, and cable television. Rooms are sound proofed and have views of the Bairro Alto, Rossio Square or the Castle. Guests of this hotel can benefit from the services of the concierge, porter service and a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff. The lobby offers daily complimentary International newspapers and wireless Internet access services, for either business or leisure use. Other amenities include currency exchange, meeting facilities, and babysitting services. Parking is available nearby. The hotel is within walking distance of the Baixa Business district and steps from the Bairro Alto with its shopping and nightlife. The cathedral and Sao Jorge Castle are within 500 metres; the famous Calouste Gulbenkian Museum is 2 kilometres from the hotel. Lisbon Portela International Airport is 5 kilometres away with an approximate driving time of 15 minutes.
