NEW IN PORTUGAL! ALMALUSA COMPORTA HOTEL FOCUSES ON SUSTAINABILITY AND NATURE

Like its sister hotel in the center of Lisbon, AlmaLusa Baixa/Chiado, the sustainably-minded AlmaLusa Comporta reflects the spirit of its surroundings - from natural fibers inspired by shoreline flora and fauna, to neutral furnishings that pay homage to sandy dunes nearby. Comprising 53
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Christian Stan, on 28 Nov. 22, No Comments

HYATT REGENCY DEBUTS IN LISBON IN THE HISTORICAL BELEM DISTRICT

Marking the first Hyatt branded hotel in Portugal, the opening demonstrates Hyatt's intentional growth in the destinations that matters most to its guests and World of Hyatt members. The hotel's 204 spacious guestrooms and suites all feature modern interiors and high-end
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Christian Stan, on 9 Nov. 22, No Comments

MEMMO ALFAMA, ONE OF LISBON’S HIDDEN TREASURES

The hotel blends seamlessly into the surrounding buildings in perfect harmony with the neighborhood’s history. Madrid-based architect Samuel Torres de Carvalho—who also oversaw the restoration of sister property Memmo Baleeira—led the re-design of this 19th-century structure. The
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Christian Stan, on 12 Oct. 22, No Comments

THE EMERALD HOUSE OPENS IN LISBON, PORTUGAL

The hotel is named after the street where it is situated, Rua das Janelas Verdes, which translates to "Street of Green Windows."  Located in a restored building in a prime position, steeped in history and favoured by 18th century nobility, accents of the property's cultural
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Christian Stan, on 18 Jan. 22, No Comments

MAMA SHELTER LISBOA TO OPEN IN JANUARY 2022

Mama Shelter's concept has always been to stand out from the crowd, which is why design is crucial to Mama's DNA. Mama is fun and sassy, just as its design. When you enter a Mama, you know where you are. From the fun and creative ceiling, the Island Bar, the large spaces made to share moments
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Christian Stan, on 10 Dec. 21, No Comments

A GASTRONOMIC TRIP AROUND THE WORLD AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL RITZ LISON

If a few years ago brunch was synonymous of eggs benedict, pancakes and the weekend paper, now Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon takes its customers on a journey to (re)discover many distant flavours. In 2014, the Hotel launched its weekend brunch at Varanda Restaurant under the helm
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Christian Stan, on 2 Sep. 21, No Comments

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL RITZ LISBON UNVEILS EXTENSIVE RENOVATION

When highly acclaimed Portuguese architecture studio OITOEMPONTO was entrusted in 2019 to breathe new life into guest rooms and suites at the Hotel, design duo Artur Miranda and Jacques Bec baulked at the idea of modernising the classic Hotel. Old photos stirred memories of Artur’s
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Christian Stan, on 10 May. 21, No Comments

SIX SENSES HOTELS ENDORSED BY READERS OF CONDE NAST TRAVELER

Six Senses Douro Valley, Portugal - #2 World – Destination Spa Resorts A beautifully renovated and reimagined 19th-century manor house overlooking the vine-covered countryside of the Douro Valley and the river below. From dreamily-designed and furnished rooms and suites, to the expansive
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Christian Stan, on 8 Oct. 20, No Comments

AWAY WITH SIX SENSES! GRADUALLY REOPENING OF THE RESORTS AROUND THE WORLD!

Six Senses Con Dao, Vietnam   Mindful that everyone has experienced different personal challenges, Six Senses is reopening with the approach of offering all the facilities and amenities of a hotel or resort when needed, with the reassurance of total privacy and seclusion for when
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Christian Stan, on 20 Jul. 20, No Comments

PORTOBAY FLORENS HOTEL IS NOW OPEN IN PORTO

At PortoBay Floerens the old stables have been transformed into the hotel entrance. The floor and staircase have been revived and the original granite slabs remain. The hotel is adorned with other odes to the past including tiles, windows, original stone decorative motifs and an old kitchen
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Christian Stan, on 6 Sep. 19, No Comments