Hotels
Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon, Azul
The Ritz’s prime location overlooking Parque Eduardo VII and near Avenida da Liberdade, has marked it a mainstay of Lisbon’s hospitality scene. The hotel opened in 1959, when dictator António de Oliveira Salazar was in power, and has survived the decades intact. The modernist façade retains simple geometric lines, while the interior is an enthralling throwback. The property also houses impressive classic French furniture and mid-20th century Portuguese art – one of the country’s largest privately owned collections. Apart from a few new facilities the owner, Four Seasons, has had the good sense to leave this beauty be.
Hotel das Amoreiras, Amoreiras
This 19-room boutique hotel facing the Amoreiras Garden has been hosting in-the-know visitors since 2022. The decor is one of understated elegance, with luxurious yet low-key interiors in olive, sand and beige hues that blend with the nature outside. The two grand suites on the mansard roof overlook the garden and there’s a charming courtyard where you can enjoy breakfast or a glass of wine.
Hotel Valverde, Pena
Inside a discreet townhouse, Hotel Valverde offers a serene escape on Lisbon’s Avenida da Liberdade. Its unassuming entrance could easily go unnoticed and, once inside, there’s little to suggest that you’re in the heart of the city. Rather than grand lobbies and flashy opulence, Hotel Valverde embraces understated luxury, with intimate nooks, heavy fabrics and attentive service that prioritises discretion. At its heart lies a courtyard, where a heated pool invites guests to unwind with a book or the morning paper.
