Hotel Introduction
Situated in the heart of Vila de Lousa (distric of Coimbra). The building was an antique palace Da Viscondessa do Espinhal, dated on 17th and 18th centuries. The location of the historic Palace is great for open-air sports such as trekking, adventure sports, and swimming in the river, as well as for cultural excursions to the local monuments and museums.
Hotel Location
The new Meliá Palacio da Lousã Boutique Hotel (open April 15, 2005) is located in the idyllic district of Lousã, 23 km. from Coimbra, 160 km. from Porto and 230 km. from Lisbon.
Accommodation
The hotel provides 41 double rooms and 5 suites, all of them with a fully-equipped bathroom, satellite TV, telephone, radio and safe. Superior rooms and suites are equipped with personal computer connection capability and dataport on phone, air conditionig, minibar, tv, etc. The hotel has rooms for disabled and non smoking rooms.
Restaurants & Lounges
A varied breakfast buffet. Restaurant "A Viscondessa" for 60 diners with Portuguese traditional food. Bar and poolside bar.
Leisure & Recreation
On site: Fitness room. Swimming pool. Tennis court. General sports and adventure sports. TV room. Nearby: hunting, trekking, swimming in the river, museums and monuments.
Meetings
A total of 5 event rooms for conferences, seminars, congresses, and banquets for up to 260 guests. Audio-visual equipment available.



