Why You Should Consider Lisbon For Your Events

I recently visited Lisbon to catch up with what’s new in the area.  It was a very interesting and varied trip, organised by the Lisbon Convention Bureau and as well as visiting hotels and unusual venues they held a workshop so that the group could make contact with a variety of suppliers.  The area offers great value for money and is easy to get around, with great access from international destinations and beach resorts within half an hour of the city centre.

Hotels

I looked at four hotels: firstly, Quinta da Marinha near Casais, which is a golf resort.  The outstanding thing about this property is a building in the grounds, with a terrace overlooking the golf course which can be used for dinners and meetings.  The Pousada Lisboa was opened a year ago in is right in the centre of the city and a great location for bars, restaurants and shops.  Converted from an old police station this hotel has a central courtyard, beautiful ballroom and one additional meeting room.   The Corinithia is a 5* hotel with lots of meeting rooms and outside space which can be privatised and is a great choice for large groups.  Tivoli have several hotels in Lisbon and I went to the 5* one located on Avenida da Liberdade which is about to undergo refurbishment.  As well as meeting rooms in the hotel, there is a converted palace in the grounds which has been converted into meeting space and they have a sky bar and restaurant with views of the castle and river.

Unusual venues

The Coach Museum (pictured) in the Belem district is a lovely venue for dinner, the gallery can be used for a drinks reception.  The Pharmacy and Health Museum in Lisbon is really interested and as well as visiting the museum with a group they have an auditorium and adjoining restaurant with a private room and outside terrace.  Torreao Nacsente, located on Commerce Square is a venue for drinks and dinners, the catering comes from the restaurant next door.  It worked well for one-to-one meetings, but pillars make it difficult for a conference.  The Alvalade stadium, home to Sporting Lisbon, has an auditorium, meeting rooms, boxes and lounges that can be used for meetings as well as hospitality.  In the new area of Lisbon, Nations Park, has several hotels and also the Aquarium has an auditorium.  A trip to the world heritage site of Sintra takes about 40 minutes from Lisbon and the Central Palace is a restaurant and events venue.  As well as two traditional meeting rooms, it has a beautiful roof terrace which can be used privately for drinks, lunches, dinners etc

For more information about any of these venues, or holding your event in Lisbon, contact Katharine Jordan, Trinity’s Lisbon specialist.