CASA BALTHAZAR, Lisbon

Casa Balthazar has spacious, air-conditioned rooms and suites. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels and an iPod docking station. Rooms have either limestone or wood floors, and the bathrooms feature black and white encaustic hydraulic tiles. A minibar with complimentary yoghurts and milk, ironing facilities, heating, air conditioning, and tea and coffee facilities are available. Some rooms feature a private furnished terrace with panoramic views of Lisbon, including its Castle, or views of the garden and pool. Certain suites feature a hot tub on a wooden terrace. Suites offer a fully equipped kitchenette with a dining area and a seating area with a sofa. The bathrooms feature retro white wall tiles and stylish encaustic hydraulic tiles on the floors, along with free toiletries and bathrobes. The suites can accommodate 2 teenagers or adults on an extra sofa bed for an additional charge.

Breakfast includes warm croissants and fresh bread. A minibar stocked with cereals, tea, coffee, and a half bottle of wine awaits each guest upon arrival. Jams, hams, cheese, and fresh fruits are also provided. Select suites include fully equipped kitchenettes and private dining areas, allowing guests to prepare their own meals. Each room offers wine and champagne.

Guests can use the outdoor pool and relax on sun loungers in the garden. There is a small, heated swimming pool open all year. Guests can take in the view from the terrace and garden. Additionally, each room features a seating area and soundproofed walls.

Casa Balthazar is 300 meters from Rossio Square and 0.5 km from the National Museum of Contemporary Art. Nearby landmarks include the Church of Sao Roque (0.3 km) and the Santa Justa Lift (0.5 km). Rossio Train Station, which is merely 0.5 km from the property, provides access to Sintra. The Cais do Sodré Station offers a connection to Cascais and the beach. The Gothic Carmo Convent, featuring a small archaeological museum, is at the end of the road. The streets around the hotel feature small, authentic restaurants serving local food.

This bed and breakfast provides complimentary wireless internet access. The hotel includes a bar. The staff are helpful. Guests will be contacted to provide bank details for the bank transfer.