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The Venue The Estoril Congress Center (ECC) boasts a privileged location, 25 km away from the Lisbon airport. Opened in 2001, the ECC offers a rare architectural symbiosis of high outside-facing glass walls, wood and concrete structures, bathed in natural light, having won the Excellence in Innovation and Quality Architecture Prize and the Best Tourism Development award. The Estoril Congress Center was designed to be widely flexible, with different means of use and state-of-the-art technology, including wi-fi available in the whole building and is suitable to host all types of event and several activities simultaneously. A wide range of accommodation can be found walking distance: 5, 4 and 3-star hotels, as well as excellent public transport facilities directly from the Lisbon airport and the city center. The ECC is the only venue in Portugal certified as a Green Venue (EarthCheck s Silver Certification) for its good environmental practice and commitment to sustainable business. CHARACTERISTICS AND BEST PRACTICES: Main Room: capacity 1000 people Auditorium : capacity 573 people Exhibition Centre: 6,500 m2 21 break-out rooms capacity 40 to 400 people Terrace: 225 m2 Indoor car park Special conditions for zero-carbon events z
Accommodation Contact us at congress@esaso.org
Hotel Locations vs Congress Centre
Hotel Selection Hotel Palácio do Estoril 5* Since the 1930 s, the very elegant and stately Palacio Estoril Hotel has been welcoming guests from all over the world including numerous Heads of State, members of royalty, film stars and sports personalities. The brother of Emperor Hirohito of Japan and his wife were among the Palacio s first guests, enjoying their honeymoon. The Palacio Hotel, comprises a total of 161 elegant bedrooms. Famous as a favorite haunt for spies during World War II, the Bar Estoril, is the perfect place to enjoy a refreshing drink. Room Facilities: Room service 24 hours, Cable TV, Telephone, Air conditioning, Minibar, Safety box, Hairdryer, Free WIFI. Facilities in the Hotel: 2 Bars, 3 Restaurants, Terrace, Gardens Distance from the ECC: 300m, walking distance from the Estoril Congress Center Hotel Vila Galé Estoril 4* The 126 air-conditioned rooms at the Vila Galé Estoril are spacious and include satellite TV and a work desk. Some rooms have panoramic views and Guests can indulge in unique cuisine at the Restaurant Inevitável, which serves traditional Portuguese dishes and wines. Room Facilities: Room service 24 hours, Cable TV, Telephone, Air conditioning, Minibar, Safety box, Hairdryer, Paid WIFI. Facilities in the Hotel: 2 restaurants, 2 bars, Wi-Fi internet connection in public areas (free service). Distance from the ECC: 450m, walking distance from the Estoril Congress Center 7
Hotel Selection Hotel Inglaterra 4* With pleasant views over the Estoril gardens, and residential areas; the Inglaterra Hotel Estoril is located in a quiet area that provides all the conditions for a tempering rest. Built along the lines and splendor of a late 19th century Portuguese mansion, the Inglaterra Hotel is located in the heart of Estoril, very close to the congress centre. All 55 guestrooms at the hotel are well decorated and equipped with several modern amenities. Some of the rooms have a private balcony. Room facilities: Room service 24 hours, TV, Telephone, Air conditioning, Minibar, Safety box, Hairdryer, Free WIFI. Facilities in the Hotel: 2 Bars; Panoramic restaurant, Estoril; Gardens; Gymnasium Distance from the ECC: 300m, walking distance from the Estoril Congress Center Hotel Amazónia Estoril 4* This 4-star hotel enjoys from a privilege location, only a short walk from Congress Center, Tamariz Beach and the railroad station. Lisbon and the historical village of Sintra are only 20 minutes away. Fully refurbished in 2009 the Amazónia Estoril Hotel, offers a modern and peaceful ambience, being the perfect choice for a comfortable and relaxing stay in one of the most exotic locations of the Portuguese coast. Room facilities: Free Internet, Air Conditioning, Hair dryer, Direct telephone, Satellite TV, and Safe. Facilities in the Hotel: Bar, Restaurant, Room Service 500m walking distance from the Estoril Congress Center. 8
Hotel Selection Pestana Cascais 4* This hotel offers 147 rooms featuring a spacious balcony and an outdoor seating area. They come with a fully equip-ped kitchenette. Room facilities: Internet (Charged), Air Conditioning, Hair dryer, Direct telephone, TV Cable, and Safe. Facilities in the Hotel: 2 Bars, 1 Restaurant, Terrace. Hotel Pestana Cascais provides a free shuttle service to Cascais s centre. 6,2km distance from the Estoril Congress Center. Vila Galé Cascais 4* The Hotel Vila Galé Cascais is located a few meters from the historic Cascais centre. With a total of 233 spacious rooms, it was fully renovated in 2009. Room Facilities: Air Conditioning, Hair dryer, Electronic safety door lock, 24-hour room service, Direct telephone, Private bathroom with telephone, LCD TV Cable, Safe (service with additional cost), Minibar, Wi-Fi Internet Con-nection. Facilities in the Hotel: 2 Bars, 1 Restaurant, Terrace The hotel offers free Wi-Fi access in all areas. 5,6km from the Estoril Congress Center 9
Hotel Selection Pestana Cidadela Cascais The Pousada de Cascais - Cidadela Historic Hotel& Art District, is a world in itself with restaurants, bars, outdoor and indoor pool, wellness centre, business centre and ample meeting and conference facilities and now includes an Art District, turning it into the first hotel in Europe with a project of this nature. It is a unique place where ancient meets modern and some of the rooms are dramatically set into the former barracks, while others, more modern, enjoy spectacular views to the sea or over the interior plazas, turning each stay into a unique experience. Room facilities: Free Internet, Air Conditioning, Hair dryer, Direct telephone, Satellite TV, and Safe. Facilities in the Hotel: Bar, Restaurant 3,7km distance from the Estoril Congress Center. 10
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