By Sadie Whitelocks For Dailymail. Many places have stories to tell, with some more risque than others, as these hotels prove. One former bordello in Lisbon, Portugal, has fully embraced its provocative past, with guests invited to 'inhabit the harlots' rooms' - and there are even extra large beds for polyamorous couples.
Meanwhile, a historic hotel hotel in England has a more recent history of illicit prostitution and has revamped its image thanks to a multi-million dollar investment. Travel on down to hear the full stories along with some more scandalous hotel history. The building underwent a full remodel after it was acquired by Adam Zimmerli, who only wanted to enhance its spooky roots. As a former saloon, casino and brothel, the hotel was rebuilt following a fire in and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
It is said that the ghost of a miner who died during a gunfight at the property still haunts the hotel. Some guests have reported being woken in the middle of the night by the sounds of women laughing or men screaming at each other. Today, the seven rooms have different themes, ranging from a double queen inspired by Jack the Ripper to a single king which has ' art and decorations paying homage to [the] 19th century American axe murderer,' Lizzie Borden.
Right in the heart of Lisbon's nightlife district, Pensao Amor plays on its past as a bustling brothel. Travelers are invited to 'inhabit the harlots' rooms' and 'discover the never revealed secrets' of the characterful property. The website says that 'in every nook and cranny' of the rooms 'unusual personal objects, surprising day-to-day business documents, mysterious messages and many surprises reveal the life of the old brothel in the s, at a time when prostitutes could legally practice the oldest profession in the world.
Some of the rooms even features extra large beds for polyamorous guests to enjoy. The hotel bar is as theatrical as the rest of the property, and the description pegs it as a place 'full of nooks and crannies, different shows, conversations, lots of entertainment and wonderful cocktails.
