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Portugal: Minor Hotel Group has opened the first Avani property in Europe, the Avani Avenida Liberdade Lisbon Hotel.
“We are proud to launch our first European hotel in Lisbon,” said Alejandro Bernabe, group director for Avani Hotels & Resorts. “Lisbon is the perfect fit for the Avani brand as it has an incredible sense of design and community and it is affordable”.
The hotel, formerly Tivoli Jardim Hotel, has undergone an extensive €1.5 million refurbishment. The upgrade includes the redesign of the façade, the guest rooms, lobby, reception, the installation of a gym and the relaunch of the Olivier Restaurant.
The 119 rooms, across four categories, are described as “comfortable and contemporary, and the style is inspired by the brand`s nod to a restful sleep. Each room is decorated in a fresh and simplistic style. Subtle shades of plum, black and white lend the rooms a serene air and modern amenities include a Nespresso coffee maker, satellite TV, well-stocked mini-bar and high-speed WiFi.”
The Olivier Restaurant “celebrates contemporary, ingredient-focused food with a strong Portuguese accent”.
