Inspira Santa Marta – Former Convent Gets Boutique Hotel Make-Over

By Gregorio | November 3, 2010 at 4:47 pm | No comments | Hotels, Lisbon | Tags: Hotel, Lisbon, spa

A new boutique hotel has risen from the shell of a former convent in the center of Lisbon.  The new four-star Inspira Santa Marta Hotel considers itself an “urban oasis” for those needing relief from tough business meeting or rigorous day shopping and sightseeing.  Just steps away from the fashionable Avenida da Liberdade, the Inspira is a welcome addition to the ever-increasing hipness-factor of Lisbon.  

 

From the outside, the Inspira is unassuming.  Its traditional Portuguese façade blends in with the surrounding architecture.  Its non-descript entrance gives no hint of the ambiance beyond.  Step inside, however, and traditional quickly gives way to contemporary.   Modern design and spaciousness abound throughout the lobby.  Massive skylights flood the area with natural light.     

 

The Inspira developers’ goal was to build an urban retreat.  To accomplish this, they paid close attention to two key concepts:  sustainability and feng shui.  The certified sustainability policy covers every aspect of the project from environmentally friendly building materials, to the restricted use of paper, water, energy and sustainable food resources.  

 

The 89 rooms and suites are designed utilizing principles of feng shui. This Asian philoposphy of aesthetical balance is meant to increase the flow of “chi” or energy.  Therefore, colors, textures, materials and other elements have been carefully selected to represent five distinct room designs.  Choose from one that best represents your personality….or current mood!  

Water – Energy relaxation and rejuvenation
Wood – Raises energy for those seeking new experiences and adventure
Fire – Enthusiastic energy to increase passion and social life
Earth – Peace, comfort, security and harmony
Metal – Order, control and sophistication 

 

If you MUST leave the room, the hotel features many amenities.  Restaurant Open is just that…a modern dining room with open plan kitchen offering fresh cuisine.  The Urban Bar is cozy and intimate for socializing with friends.  And, the on-site Retreat Spa offers steam bath, sauna, treatment rooms and fitness center.  Business facilities for meetings are also available.  

 

Ispira is very reasonably priced.  Introductory rates ($55 per person double occupancy) are still available through the end of 2010. 

For more information, visit the Inspira Santa Marta Hotel website. 

Inspira Santa Marta Hotel
R. de Santa Marta n. 48
1150-297 Lisboa 

tel.: [+351] 210440900
fax: [+351] 210435993
e-mail: geral.ismh@inspirahotels.com
e-mail: reservas.ismh@inspirahotels.com






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