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 The façade of the York House Hotel sets a mystery when you see it for the first time: pink-stucco walls, a set of 49 stone steps that position it way over the street level. But once you reach the top, you cannot help thinking what a relaxing stay awaits. On their arrival, guests are welcomed by the one-of-a-kind courtyard, with its cobblestoned floor, scattered tables and deck wooden chairs to enjoy the sun, and refreshing foliage. From here, you can access the reception, the lounge or the restaurant, any of the three giving you a first glimpse of the enchanting ambiance.
People with walking difficulties should bear in mind the stairs at the entrance, as well as those which guarantee access to the hotel's 32 rooms. The truth is, Lisbon's structure is made up of steep streets, ups and downs along the way, so it is pretty normal to have such an ascent on your arrival. As regards the luggage, members of the lodge's staff are used to carrying it for you up the stairs. |
 At the reception, the staff speaking Portuguese, Spanish and English will be pleased to show you around the rooms and assess you in your plans for the stay: newspapers and magazines are provided here, as well as facilities for renting cars and Lisbon guides at the Tour & Travel Desk. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service, baby-sitting, laundry and parking.
The courtyard is the main common room, where guests tend to spend most of their leisure time if the weather allows it. It works as an extension of the dining room on sunny warm days, or starry nights, therefore it becomes the ideal place for a candlelit supper or brunch under the sun rays.
Breakfast assures an abundant first meal anyway, with a buffet service served either in the dining room, the courtyard or your own room. Tea, coffee, milk and chocolate are the traditional drinks available, complimented with orange, carrot and mango juice. Four kinds of bread can be spiced up with different sorts of marmalade and butter, while croissants, raisin cakes and "the cake of the day" provide the sweet flavour. |
 Cornflakes, tomatoes, yoghurts, two kinds of dry fruits and fruit salad make up the assortment of healthy food, accompanied by a selection of cheese, ham and salmon. Finally, scrambled eggs, fried bacon and grilled fresh sausages are the cooked items disposed for the guests.
The hotel`s restaurant provides both lunch and dinner at the dining room, an ample area with large windows that looks out onto the courtyard. Stylishly decorated like the rest of the hotel, it has alcoves and "azulejos" that set the cosiest atmosphere for all your meals. As much as this decoration resembling the monks days may be captivating, on warm days tables are arranged on the courtyard.
The cuisine is mainly Portuguese, with seafood as the prevailing dish, but some French details are also present. Soups and gaspacho are some of the options for starters, while the main course includes plates "from the land" and "from the sea", such as Iberian pork fillets, lobster and octopus. The delicious desserts, going from chocolate pie to peaches with ginger sauce, can be accompanied by dessert wines. |
| Property Facilities Summary: |  Bar | Car Rental | | Congresses & Meetings | Laundry | | Parking | Restaurant | | |
 If you feel like having a lighter snack before setting out for touring or adventure in Lisbon, at the lodge's bar quicker plates can be served, along with drinks. Of course you can also enjoy them at the courtyard, ready to leave for your daily plan around the city.
The York House Hotel also features three meeting rooms and a business centre, and every necessary service to please guests on business. Three banqueting rooms with varied capacities are prepared to welcome large groups, as well as catering services for a long day of work. The "Marianos" room (measuring 95 square metres) can accommodate 60 persons; the "Carmelo" (52 square metres), 35; and the "Red room", just 8. Special menus, desserts and welcome drinks are available, the latter held at the hotel's bar with drinks and cold or hot canapés.
The York House Hotel is located pretty far from the bustle of downtown Lisbon, in a quiet street that gets lively on weekend nights. The nearest train station, Santos (belonging to the Cascais line) guarantees a quick access to the centre of the city (at 2,5 kilometres form the lodge) , even though the Barrio da Lapa has attractions of its own. |
 The Ancient Art Museum should be your first stop for vicinity reasons. Here you will find European creations from the 14th to the 20th century, along with one of the most important art treasures in Portugal: the painting "Veneration of St. Vincent", a portray of relevant historical characters that dates as far back as the 15th century. The rest of this aristocratic neighbourhood is ideal for a walk, as petits palais and large ancient villas come into view among abundant foliage.
Born in the 18th century, the Barrio da Lapa today houses embassies and consulates as well as the Lapa Palace, a building from 1870 set up on a hill overlooking the River Tagus. With typical Portuguese decoration and fountains and sculptures scattered among a beautiful greenery, it seems to have come out right out of a fairy tale.
Then, tram 25 can get you close to farther sightseeing musts. It stops at Rua de Janelas Verdes, so you can get on it at only metres from the York House`s front stairs. Otherwise, just a stop away from the Santos train station, the nearest to the lodge, Cais do Sodré is a major traffic hub, with access to buses, the metro and the ferry terminal. |
 From here, you should plan your visit with the old neighbourhoods as a starting point: at Alfama and Baixa electric trolley cars and funiculars are the best way to get around. The legacy from the Moors time is still visible at Alfama, featuring really narrow alleys and cobblestoned streets that go from Castelo de Sao Jorge (St. George's Castle) to the River Tagus. The fortress at the northern limit of the quarter is one of the few survivors from the 1755 earthquake, and is without any doubt the visit you cannot miss during your holidays at Lisbon: with original foundations that date back to the 5th century, spectacular views of the surrounding traditional neighbourhood are available from the top.
At Baixa & Barrio Alto, meanwhile, Lisbon's traditional shopping area can be found: cafès, design shops and boutiques create the perfect settings for a day on foot, and also concentrate the city's nightlife once the sun has set.
From Cais do Sodré, you can also take a ferry to Cacilhas across the River Tagus: the 10 minutes that the journey lasts will seem few to take the souvenir photograph of Lisbon`s skyline. The 20 miles long river waterfront also boasts beautiful beaches at Cascais, Estoril and Guincho, so that visitors may have the chance of sunbathing in summer time. |
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