Hotel Astoria Coimbra

About Hotel Astoria Coimbra

The "heart" of Coimbra, Portugal,s famed university city On the banks of River Mondego, in the noble center of this historical city, adjacent to the elegant shoping area, historic monumentsand remarkable university, with its unique baroque library, the classic hotel Asti??ria has been one of Coimbrai??s mains architectural sybols since 1926. The Asti??ria is tastefully furnished with antique pieces, in the classical style, providing beautifully appointed rooms with serene city or river views. The hotel is known for its comfort, traditional refined european service but also for the renowned gourmet Restaurant "i??Li??Amphityon", the best reataurant in the city where traditional Portuguese cuisine is served in the original architectural frame of the early 20th century; it is one of Portugali??s best gourmet dining rooms. Exclusivity of worldfamous Bussaco wines. Parking facilities. Location: The best location in Coimbra, by the river on the Av. Emi??dio Navarro, the riverside avenue, and adjacent to the elegant shopping area district, the remarkable university and historicc monuments. A comfortable distance from the train station and a five minute drive from the Lisbon-Porto highsway. 200 kms from Lisbon, 100 Kms from Oporto and a short distance from Figueira da Foz, Fi??tima, Leiria, Aveiro and Viseu. Accommodations: 60 elegant rooms and 2 suites are furnished with antique pieces, in the classical style, with serene city or river views. Bathrooms are decorated with glazed tiles and marble. air-conditioning, direct-dialtelephone, satellit TV, radio, Sound-proof double-glazed picture windows, hair drayers and 220V. Restaurant and Bar: Restaurant "L'Amphitryon", The best restaurant in the city for traditional Portuguese cuisine, served in the original architectural elegance of the early 20th century and one of Portugal's best gourmet dining rooms. Bar 21, This historical bar is the traditional meeting place for business and pleasure. Conference Facilities: Handsome banquet and conference facilities. Maximum capacity 80 persons (137 sqm). Services: Buffet breakfast, Room service, Concierge, Laundry, Safes, Parking and Tours. Rental cars, on request. Sightseeing: The University, the Library of John v, the Cathedral, the Machado de Castro National Museum, the Academy Museums, the Old and the New Santa Clara Monasteries, the Church of Santa Clara Cruz with the tomb of the first King of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, the Botanical Garden, the "Portugal dos Pequenitos", the Roman ruins of Conimbriga, the Bussaco National Florest, Fi??tima, Aveiro, Viseu, Leiria. Visits to Atlantic beaches. Coimbra's Fado.

In the Noble Historical and commercial center facing the river.