“A historic building transformed into a stunning hotel in the heart of Lisbon. Elegant rooms feature beautiful fabrics and bespoke furnishings. The sophisticated restaurant serves Portuguese creations alongside exquisite wines, or enjoy a cocktail at the chic bar. A stylish base to explore the city.”

Hotel review

A hotel inside a 300-year-old building that pops in a bright shade of yellow, the former home of King Joao's principal architect is today a gastronomy-centric 'wine experience' hotel. It's certainly pleasant to be welcomed by a stacked charcuterie board and bottle of red wine on arrival, and an invitation for a glass of port at the hotel bar. The 18th century building's architecture is full of original hand-painted tiles and quirky objets, and rooms are decked out with classic furnishings, comfortable beds (supplemented by an online pillow menu should you find them uncomfortable) and large marble-swathed bathrooms. Try to get a view overlooking the city's rooftops, although others that face inward to the vertiginous, plant-filled courtyard is a calming sight too.

John Ovans
John Ovans Review published: 2016-07-20

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • The Gloria Tram is outside the hotel, its easy to visit the city's monuments, or the Church of São Roque is just a 2 minute walk
  • Elegant

    • High ceilings, harmonious colour tones, exqusitie fabrics, stylish bespoke furnishings and marble bathrooms
  • City Style

    • Located in the heart of the city, the hotel is beautiful yet with contemporary touches
  • Local markets

    • Visit Downtown and Riverside (10 minute walk) and don't miss Time Out Market, a food hall in a traditional market hall from 1890
  • Restaurant

    • FEDERICO serves authenic Portuguese cuisine with French influence to go alongside the star of the show, the wine
  • Sights nearby

    • São Pedro de Alcantara viewpoint is in front of the hotel, and offers panoramic views of Lisbon
  • Great walks

    • Explore the typical neighbourhoods Principle Real, Bairro Alto and Chiado around the hotel
  • Historic

    • Fomer residence of King João's architect in the 18th century, João Federico Ludovice
  • Other Activities

    • Shopping is approximately 5 minutes from the hotel, head to Chiado and Principe Real
  • Museums

    • MUDE - Design and Fashion Museum is less than a 20 minute walk away
  • Good wine list

  • Close to nightlife

  • Disabled access

  • Gym

  • Spa

Facilities

  • Rooms

    61 rooms in this hotel
  • Views

    Scenic views overlooking the city's rooftops, or facing inward to the pretty plant-filled courtyard below
  • Restaurant

    FEDERICO serves authenic Portuguese cuisine with French influence to go alongside the star of the show, the wine
  • Massage

  • Bar

  • Bicycle hire

  • Private dining room

  • Good wine list

  • Babysitting

  • Laundry

  • Lift

  • Meeting Room

  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

  • Airport transfer

  • Air conditioning

  • Parking

  • Wifi

  • Suites

  • Disabled access

  • Gym

  • Spa

Activities

  • Local markets

    • Visit Downtown and Riverside (10 minute walk) and don't miss Time Out Market, a food hall in a traditional market hall from 1890
  • Sights nearby

    • São Pedro de Alcantara viewpoint is in front of the hotel, and offers panoramic views of Lisbon
  • Great walks

    • Explore the typical neighbourhoods Principle Real, Bairro Alto and Chiado around the hotel
  • Other Activities

    • Shopping is approximately 5 minutes from the hotel, head to Chiado and Principe Real
  • Museums

    • MUDE - Design and Fashion Museum is less than a 20 minute walk away
  • Close to nightlife

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