Fortaleza da Cidadela - Av. Dom Carlos I, 2750-000 Cascais, Portugal
Overlooking the sea and Cascais Marina, this 5-star hotel is nestled within the renovated 16th-century citadel complex, surrounded by studios and galleries. The centrally located Pestana Cidadela Cascais boasts an indoor pool with marina views and an outdoor swimming pool set on a lawn, also offering marina vistas. The hotel occasionally hosts "Art Invasions," where featured artists are given creative freedom to adorn rooms and public spaces. All rooms at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District are equipped with a seating area, flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar, and soundproofing. Each room includes a private bathroom with slippers and bathrobes, modern decor, wooden floors, and free high-speed WiFi. Guests can savor a complimentary breakfast buffet at the Maris Stella restaurant, which provides views of the bay and Santa Maria Lighthouse. An additional, more intimate restaurant, Taberna da Praça, serves Portuguese snacks. A bar and room service are also available. The lounge area is adorned with 608 swallows, symbolizing the hotel's renovation duration. Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District offers a 24-hour front desk with concierge services, where staff can offer information on local activities such as diving, cycling, and other sporting, nautical, or cultural pursuits. Situated in the heart of Cascais, Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District is recognized as Europe's first hotel with its own Art District, functioning as a sophisticated hub for cultural creation since March 2014. Lisbon International Airport is reachable within a 35-minute drive.
