The Algarve?s elite Quinto do Lago residential & leisure estate has just been given a fresh, funky new Americana vibe with the opening of The Magnolia Hotel, writes Andrew Forbes.

Southern Portugal is without doubt one of my favourite destinations; I love the climate, the unspoilt coastline, the charming towns and of course the great food. Little wonder its home to one of Europe?s finest golf, sporting and residential estates, Quinto do Lago (QDL). The privately-run area is said to be about four times the size of Monaco, and home to some of the region?s finest golf courses, sports facilities, fine-dining as well as upscale villas and 5-star hotels.
The Magnolia Hotel is the latest addition to the QDL portfolio and it?s really mixing things up!
The Hotel
The property has a young, fresh feel yet with lots of photogenic vintage touches. It is sort of like where 1950s motel Americana meets contemporary European chic. It?s not at all elitist, in fact quite the contrary, offering visitors to the QDL somewhere different and stylish to stay, at a competitive price
The hip 1950s style neon hotel sign sets the scene for a retro chic aesthetic that includes plenty of ?Instagram-friendly? design elements.

The lobby bar has a US road-trip vibe; with accents echoing at one moment Miami, and then maybe Palm Springs the next. The bar space flows from inside to outside pool terrace, adjacent to the light-filled restaurant.
Facilities
The Magnolia Hotel is great for guests that like t...