The Tivoli Victoria, Portugal
Waterfront travels to one of the Algarve’s most elegant destinations to sample the splendour and beauty of this luxury spa hotel
it prides itself on being not just a hotel but a work of art. Tis is immediately apparent on arrival as you emerge into the lobby, with its marble floors and boutique wallpaper. Te lobby bar is just as striking, all whites with flashes of red through cushions and huge lampshades. Candles dot the glass-topped tables and the arms of a tree, an artwork sculpted by artist
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f anyone has ever told you that you have incredibly high standards then you are the Tivoli Victoria’s ideal guest. Te newest addition to the Tivoli collection,
Gabriela Albergaria, reach up towards the roof of the entrance hall. My partner and I were met by Angela
Martins, the hotel’s marketing director, who greeted us warmly and personally checked us into our Junior Suite. Te decoration of the room was as sophisticated as I had hoped that it would be and I was touched to see that the hotel’s chef, Bruno, had made us a chocolate box out of icing with the Waterfront logo on the front. Inside there was a variety of home- made truffles and was clear that no expense
had been spared. Tis special touch exemplifies the care and attention shown by the hotel staff to their guests. In need of refreshment after travelling, I step into the huge bathroom and run a bath, impressed by the separate ‘rain effect’ shower, which has the perfect intensity and is actually incredibly relaxing. From my bath I can see the in-mirror television, which is a lovely touch. Wrapping myself in a gorgeously soft bath robe I take a look around the room. Tere is an iHome, with an i-pod hub and radio, an
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