Santa Clara 1728

Located on one of Lisbon’s most romantic squares, Santa Clara 1728 is the fourth in a string of slick design-led properties from hotelier João Rodrigues. The hotel has been designed in partnership with local architect Manuel Aires Mateus, whose clean, modern interiors are refreshing trimmings to the building’s ancient walls.

With only six bedrooms, this hotel doesn’t operate in the conventional sense and facilities such as gyms and business corners don’t exist, but staff will strive to meet the demands of each and every guest.

There are two room types available. The first type of suite; Santa Clara is approximately 70 square meters and comprises of a large bedroom with views of the River Tagus and the roofs of old Lisbon. The suite also contains a spacious sitting room and a bathroom overlooking the garden on the other.

The second type of suite; Tejo is a bit smaller at 50 square meters and also has a bedroom with river views, a slightly smaller sitting area, and a bathroom.

The generous windows in the bedrooms have been specially designed to frame the unique brilliance of Lisbon's natural light, which spills over the city and can be seen reflected in the river below.

There is also a secluded garden and courtyard within the property which has been designed to provide moments of quiet relaxation or for reading. A large communal table is the centre-piece of the downstairs common area where lunch is served on request (with dinners a plan for the future). Lunch dishes are inspired by Antwerp’s Graanmarkt 13 restaurant, from where the young chef has been taught to create sharing plates that elevate the humble vegetable.

Facilities

• Breakfast
• Coffee machine
• Essentials
• Heating
• Restaurant
• Wi-Fi (free)