Location. Isolated on a rocky point by the Atlantic Ocean between Cascais marina and Hells Mouth, the ultra contemporary Farol Design Hotel combines a remodelled 19th century mansion with 21st century design. The centre of Cascais is 500 metres away and Lisbon is 27 kilometres away. Lisbon Airport (LIS) is 35 kilometres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. Once the summer home of the Count of Cabral, Farol Design Hotel upgraded the original 19th century building and added a new section in 2001. A youthful clientele comes here to relax in daytime and party in Cascais nightspots after dark. Complimentary drinks are offered to guests upon arrival. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available throughout the hotel. A laptop computer can be lent to guests without charge. A saltwater pool and childrens pool open in warm weather months; the surrounding flagstone terrace is furnished with sun loungers and sun beds.
The hotels ocean view restaurant has a terrace and serves Mediterranean fusion dishes and a Japanese menu, including sushi. Complimentary breakfast may be taken buffet style in the restaurant, or, on request, a selection from the American buffet can be delivered to guestrooms without charge.
A fitness centre 300 metres from the hotel provides a discount to guests. The ocean east of the hotel is calm in most weather; beaches west of the hotel attract surfers and windsurfers. There are two golf courses within 2.5 kilometres.
Guestrooms. Farol Design Hotel offers 34 air conditioned guestrooms, individually designed and furnished in contemporary style. Bedding includes duvets; marble bathrooms feature jetted tubs and include bathrobes and Molton Brown toiletries. Wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available. Complimentary carafes of filtered water are refilled daily.
Expert Tip. The oceanfront disco adjacent to the hotel provides complimentary passes to guests.
Rates:
178.28 - 531.23
Number Of Rooms: 34
Number Of Floors: 4
Check In Time: 1500
Check Out Time: 1300
Amenities:
In House Dining
Children Allowed
Meeting Rooms
Family Rooms
Farol Design Hotel
Avenida Rei Humberto II de Italia 7
Cascais, Portugal 2750-461
Driving Directions:
Getting there. A taxi from the airport costs approximately 45 EUR for three passengers.
Driving directions. From Lisbon Airport, follow signs to Hwy A5, proceed west on Hwy A5 to end, exiting toward Cascais. At third roundabout, turn right. Proceed to the coastal road and turn left. The hotel is the first building on the right.
A free municipal bus, which stops in front of the hotel, makes a loop through Cascais. The town of Cascais lends bicycles without charge. They can be borrowed at a stand 1.5 kilometres west of the hotel on the paved cycle running path bordering the coastal road. The hotel staff can summons taxis on request.