Located in Lisbon's Baixa and Chiado section, near tourist attractions
Elegant rooms with plush beds and espresso machines
On-site restaurant serving traditional Portuguese dishes
Fitness center with a handful of exercise machines plus free weights
Business center open 24 hours
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Airport transfers and babysitting available (for a fee)
Neighborhood noise can seep into the hotel
Restaurant food receives mixed reviews
Rooms and bathrooms are small
The design of the upscale Beatique Hotels Figeuria is directly inspired by fig trees. The outside of the building is leafy green; the furniture in the elegant interior is primarily stained wood; and fig plants are projected on the walls. The hotel's 50 rooms take an urbane approach to the eco-friendly theme, with big cushy beds and muted, earth-tone decor, plus modern perks such as smart TVs set into the walls. Catering to both executive travelers and tourists, the hotel has a business center, and a restaurant. Travelers interested in a stylish stay in Lisbon could also compare rates and amenities at the International Design Hotel, which also sports a trendy look.
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Scene
Eco-minded designer decor inspired by fig trees
Interior designer Nini Andrade Silva used fig trees as inspiration for The Beautique Hotels Figueira. The hotel facade is leafy green and dark-wood platforms cover the cobblestones that lead to the hotel from a nearby square. Inside, the reception area has smokey-gray walls and brown leather chairs with spotlights that create a hip, dusky atmosphere. The restaurant and lounge have exposed stone columns, curvy gray walls, dark-wood tables, and brown chairs. The public bathroom has a cleverly designed sink that resembles a fig sliced in half. Hallways have huge figs projected onto charcoal-gray walls. Most guests are either business travelers or vacationing couples.
Location
On Figueira Square, near the Baixa/Chiado neighborhood
Several of the guest rooms look out onto Figueira Square, which was created in the mid-18th century after an earthquake destroyed large parts of Lisbon. Once a fruit and vegetable market, the square and its surrounding area are now dominated by restaurants, pastry shops, and souvenir stores. The Rossio Train Station is within a five-minute walk, while the famed Santa Justa Elevator, which connects the lower streets of Baixa to the higher elevated Carmo Square section, is three minutes from the hotel on foot. For visitors who want to see the major sights of Lisbon in one go, Trolley 28 rolls through several historic sections of the city and passengers can board at a stop a seven-minute walk from the hotel. Lisbon International Airport takes about 17 minutes to reach by car.
Rooms
Compact rooms with eco-friendly design inspired by fig trees
The 50 rooms at The Beautique Hotels Figueira prove how much an interior designer can be inspired by fig trees -- and it's impressive. Guest spaces are named after different parts of the plant -- fig, leaf, root, and tree -- and decorated accordingly. All rooms have wood floors, plush beds, and lamps with bases that resemble branches. Amenities include flat-screen TVs with smart capabilities, adjustable reading lamps attached to headboards, espresso machines, safes, and minibars. However, the beds take up a good portion of the rooms and there's little space for lounging or working. Compact bathrooms are elegantly designed with leaf-green walls and modern fittings, including walk-in showers. Hairdryers, scales, magnifying mirrors, and Damana toiletries come standard.
Features
Portuguese restaurant, business center, and small gym
The Beautique Hotels Figueira offers a decent selection of amenities for a hotel of its size. The restaurant serves Portuguese cuisine but receives mixed reviews from guests. Breakfast is also available for a fee. There's also a business center open 24 hours. The exercise room has a handful of machines, which is adequate yet may not be enough for fitness fanatics. Airport transfers and babysitting can be arranged for a fee. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
