This hotel is rather attractive as it displays different styles of architecture all in the one building, and enjoys one the best location in Coimbra. mp 07/08
A very nice and traditional palace.
The hotel has a small lobby.
General information:The Astria Hotel, has a building, which is one of the architechtonic symbols of Coimbra of Ades Bermudes autorship. It combines, since 1926, the tradition of the intemporal elegance and of the most pure comfort with the refinement of the best service, in an environment of the twenties.Location:Located in the centre of the noble historical cidade universitria (university city), situated between Alta (uptown) and Baixa (Downtown), and facing the Mondego river. In the middle of the comercial area and a few steps from the monumental area, it presents the ideal choice for leisure or bussiness in the town of Coimbra.Area:In the noble entry of the city, a stone's throw away from the commercial downtown area and the University, in front of the Mondego River and the Santa Clara Church, it was inaugurated in 1926.Recreation:Its restaurant, "L´Amphitryon" enjoys the deserved fame of one of the most seeked in town, where are served, besides the international kitchen, regional traditional portuguese specialties and in exclusively, the best harvests of the famous and appreciated Vinho do Bussaco (Bussaco Wine).The Astria Hotel provides extra services to its clients, with the following stand outs:*Breakfast Buffet served in the restaurant*Concierge*Wireless internet access in the hotel lobby*Laptop available for clients useNearby points of interest:The University of Coimbra and the Biblioteca Joanina, S Velha, the National Museum Machado of Castro and the different museums of the Academy, Traditional Fado from Coimbra, the Monasteries of Saint Clara-a-Velha and of Saint Clara-a-Nova with the grave of the Queen Santa Isabel, Santa Cruz's Church with the grave of D. Afonso Henriques, the Jardim Botnico(garden), Jardim das Sereias (garden), Portugal dos Pequeninos (thematic park for children that exhibits miniatures of typical and regional houses and recreates villages from all over the country), Downtown with its pedestrian commercial arteries, the Roman Ruins of Conmbriga, or the contact with the nature in the Pal of Arzila natural reserve (biogenetical reserve with an area of 150 ha framed in a protected area) or in the Mountains of Lous and of Aor.Rooms:The charm of 60 rooms and 2 junior suites:Decorated with refinement, with magnificient and original furniture of the twenties. Every room is equipped with: Satellite TV, radio, telephone with direct outside line, hairdryer, air-conditioning and double glazed windows.
Situated on the Picturesque Mondego River, The Hotel Astoia is just 50 metres from the heart of the city and the Pedestrian Way. It offers both the leisure visitor and the businessman classic accommodation in an ambience of understated elegance. Overlooking the Mondego River, Astoria Hotel Coimbra is centrally located on the Avenida Navarro. The property is just two minutes from the railway station and 5 minutes from the Lisbon-Oporto motorway. Astoria Hotel offers 60 individually furnished air-conditioned guestrooms and 2 comfortable suites overlooking the Old Town. All rooms are beautifully restored and elegantly appointed with private bath. The onsite Amphitryon Restaurant serves delicious Portuguese and international cuisine, while the cocktail bar offers the perfect setting to enjoy a fine drink. The hotel also offers conference and banquet facilities for up to 100 people with audiovisual and other conference equipment.
rooms with Satellite TV, radio, telephone with direct outside line, hairdryer, air-conditioning and double glazed windows. Concierge, wireless internet access in the hotel lobby, laptop available for clients use.
Rates shown are per room per night.
