Bairro Alto Hotel: one of Lisbons best boutique hotels gets a makeover
What is it? The grande dame of Lisbons boutique hotel scene it was until 1980 The Grand Hotel LEurope the Bairro Alto has been treated to a major makeover and expansion by Pritzker prize-winning architect Eduardo Souto de Moura. The 19th century building reopened in September, the owners no doubt hoping to cash in on the tourism boom engulfing the Portuguese capital.
What is it? The grande dame of Lisbons boutique hotel scene it was until 1980 The Grand Hotel LEurope the Bairro Alto has been treated to a major makeover and expansion by Pritzker prize-winning architect Eduardo Souto de Moura. The 19th century building reopened in September, the owners no doubt hoping to cash in on the tourism boom engulfing the Portuguese capital. Arrivals surged 81 per cent from 2013 to 2018.Why is Lisbon so hot? A new cruise ship terminal, which opened in 2017, has
