A member of Leading Hotels of the World portiofolio, Lisbon‘s Barrio Alto Hotel has five stars (and quite righly so, we would give it six if we could). The property dates back to the 18th century and underwent a significant expansion and upgrade in 2019. Now accommodating 87 bedrooms, each drawing on Portuguese crafts from artisanal rugs to Costa Nova ceramics, a restaurant, spa and a beautiful rooftop terrace with sea views. TLE recently stayed here – read on to discover why it is our favourite hotel in the Portugese capital.    

Background and Concept

Part of a grand block of buildings the Barrio Alto Hotel is found on the border between two significant neighbourhoods the elegant Chiado, and boho Bairro Alto. Here classical and contemporary, past and present, are woven together with a touch of irreverence and a focus on the future. The property celebrates all things Portuguese throughout, from the on-point decor to the food, the artwork, and the furnishings. On the fifth floor is BAHR & Terrace which serves the best of Portuguese cuisine in a contemporary setting and on the ground indulge in delicious baked goods at the in-house patisserie.
The renovation in 2019 expanded the floor space of the property by incorporating three adjoining buildings to the existing hotel, all of which date from the 18th century. The renovation project was undertaken by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Souto de Moura, he was himself a regular guest...