The Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade is a contemporary property located in the centre of the business district, one kilometre from the bustling Baixa shopping area. The 171 guestrooms over nine floors are characterised by modern decor with rich fabrics and dark woods. All include satellite television, wireless Internet connections, multi-line phones, minibars, safes and complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms include showers, robes, bidets and complimentary designer toiletries. After breakfast, guests can browse complimentary newspapers in the air-conditioned lobby and ask the concierge to help book tours and tickets. Health- conscious guests can tone up in the onsite fitness room, and benefit from discounted access to a local fitness centre. The hotel's contemporary Ad-Lib restaurant serves traditional Portuguese and French cooking prepared using seasonal ingredients. Open until late, Intra-Muros is a relaxed bar serving a range of drinks, including the famous Portuguese port wine. Seminars and conferences can be accommodated in the hotel's ten meeting rooms, the largest of which can seat up to 250 people. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel; complimentary high-speed Internet is available in the hotel's business centre. Other practical amenities include a 24-hour front desk, currency exchange and around-the-clock room service. Motorists will find secure garage-parking facilities available on site, and valet-parking services are available on request (surcharges apply). Visitors keen to explore the area will find Lisbon's aquarium and zoo both within six kilometres. Those keen to try their luck will find a casino seven kilometres away. The nearest beach is 20 kilometres from the hotel. Lisbon Portela International Airport is seven kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 20 minutes.
