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Best Small Boutique Hotels in Lisbon

Ann Abel — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:28:59 +0000

From the recent hotel headlines in Lisbon, it would seem that bigger is better. Large international luxury brands, including Andaz and the Standard, as well as new independent players, have been descending on the capital, taking over entire city blocks in Baixa or grand edifices around Avenida da Liberdade. But within the shadow of all that, the city’s boutique hotel scene is also thriving. These small hotels offer a discreet alternative. In some cases, there’s not even a sign announcing […]

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The Best Serviced Apartments in Lisbon for Luxury Long-Term Stays

Ann Abel — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:45:57 +0000

Apartment hotels are flourishing in Lisbon like never before. The genre—serviced apartments with hotel-style services like front desks, concierges, and housekeeping—has been around for ages, but they make a special kind of sense for modern travelers. That’s especially true for families, grown-up digital nomads (35+), pre-relocation visitors, and remote-working professionals. And for research-minded “test the neighborhood” buyers on their moving-to-Portugal scouting trips, they’re a particularly obvious choice. (Photo at top: The Verse ©Francisco Nogueiro) Apartment hotels neatly split the difference […]

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The Algarve’s Most Stylish Boutique Hotels

Ann Abel — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:38:12 +0000

The Algarve is justifiably famous for its beaches, so it’s little wonder that many of the region’s big luxury hotels focus on the Atlantic Ocean, the dramatic cliffs, and the golden stretches of sand. Then there’s a slew of five-star golf resorts in the center of the region—particularly around the Golden Triangle of Vilamoura, Vale do Lobo, and Quinta da Lago—a clutch of surfer-chic spots along the western edge, and a crop of rustic-luxe farmhouses in the eastern reaches. (Photo […]

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Wellness, Golf and Ocean Views at The Westin Salgados Beach Resort Algarve

Greg Boegner — Thu, 07 May 2026 09:35:01 +0000

There’s something immediately calming about arriving at The Westin Salgados Beach Resort. Maybe it’s the salty Atlantic air drifting in from Praia dos Salgados, the quiet swaying of the palm trees nearby, or simply the feeling that this stretch of the Algarve moves at a gentler pace. Whatever it is, the resort leans fully into it, creating a beachside escape where wellness feels natural rather than overly programmed. Set within the Salgados Estate, just a few steps from the beach, […]

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Porto’s Discreet Boutique Hotels: Intimate Stays with Big Style

Ann Abel — Wed, 06 May 2026 08:40:42 +0000

Perhaps it’s fitting that Portugal’s smaller big city would have a stunning crop of small hotels and intimate guesthouses. Porto punches far above its weight when it comes to boutique design hotels and memorable stays. Newcomers like the gorgeous Casa Cedo are joining more established players like Casa do Conto, and the result is an inviting collection of homes-away-from-home. These aren’t old-fashioned bed-and-breakfasts but, rather, stylish bolt holes that wear their histories proudly while also feeling very much of the […]

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The Rebello Hotel: Design-Forward Suites and Apartments in Vila Nova da Gaia

Greg Boegner — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:01:11 +0000

There’s a certain rhythm to life along the Douro, and The Rebello taps into it with effortless style. This five-star, apartment-style hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia looks directly across the river to Porto, offering a perspective that feels both connected to the city and quietly removed from its intensity. Part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, it brings together space, creativity, and comfort in a way that feels distinctly modern. The concept is rooted in transformation—four former industrial […]

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Inside The Largo, Porto’s Quietly Sophisticated Boutique Hotel

Greg Boegner — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:17:27 +0000

In the heart of Porto, just at the end of the lively Rua das Flores, the arrival experience at The Largo begins with deliberate discretion. There is no sign announcing its presence—only a dignified façade and a large green door on one side of Largo de São Domingos. Those who know where to look will find that it opens into one of the city’s most thoughtfully refined places to stay. Inside, the atmosphere reveals itself slowly. Five restored historic buildings—dating […]

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Lisbon Chiado Hotel Combines Chic Design, Rooftop Views and Destination Dining

Ann Abel — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:39:41 +0000

Lisbon accommodations rarely get more polished and refined than they do at the new Lisbon Chiado Hotel, a boutique property holding pride of place at one end of Largo Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro in Chiado. It’s the product of one of Lisbon’s most established luxury real estate developers, Coporgest, and their thoroughly considered attention to detail shows in every dimension. The developers chose a handsome, black and white palette for the 40 guest rooms, whose stark geometry is enlivened with vintage-looking […]

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