For the peaceful local square
Hotel Das Amoreiras was ambitious from start to finish—the passion project of former banker Pedro Oliveira and wife Alicia Valero, who worked in luxury marketing. The idea was born simply from a love of hospitality, and the perfect coincidence of finding property in their dream location. Praça das Amoreiras is a small square on the outskirts of central Lisbon that’s loved by locals thanks to its peaceful vibe and lush, mulberry-tree gardens. Here, children play on the small playground while parents sip a glass of wine from the Quiosque, and everything you need is nearby—from the cool area of Príncipe Real, which is packed with bars and restaurants, to Parque Eduardo VII, which overlooks the entire city. Naturally, when a property became available in 2016, Pedro and Alicia jumped at the opportunity to be a part of this unique bit of Lisbon.
It took years of renovation before the boutique hotel officially opened in 2022. Pedro wanted every part of the hotel to reflect his family’s travels in England, Switzerland, and Spain, and became heavily involved in everything from architecture to decor. The art is hand-selected, some from the family’s own collection, while the eclectic 70s-style mirrored bar, with its original Bond movie poster and Watts of Westminster fabrics, is the star of the show. Bedrooms are made for calm and tranquillity, with a subtle color palette of green, pale cream, and white shades. The two suites at the top of the building have tiny terraces overlooking the square, plus huge walk-in showers made from Portuguese marble, making getting up in the morning a welcome treat. They’re the type of cool, stylish bedrooms you’ll easily be able to make yourself comfortable in; which is in keeping with the entirety of the hotel, really.
Price: Doubles from about $268
