The Lumiares Hotel & SPA

The five star Lumiares Hotel & Spa in Bairro Alto is home to 47 apartment-style suites that combine the luxury of a hotel with all the home comforts. Each spacious apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with Smeg appliances and a fridge stocked with wine and beer. The interiors are super modern, the bedrooms decorated in splashes of pink, cool greys and brass. Other distinct touches are the geometric patterns, Portuguese tiles in the bathroom and handmade tapestry cushions.

The Lumi Rooftop Bar & Restaurant is headed up by Chef João Silva and serves elegant Portuguese dishes with international flair. The rooftop bar on the 5th floor serves high quality, locally sourced, seasonal food – with a strong focus on fresh ingredients. Ask for a room on the upper floors for views of Castelo de São Jorge and the terracotta rooftops. Tucked away in the hotel’s basement is a spa haven with four treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam room and a gym. There’s no pool here but the sister hotel, The Vintage, caters to those who want a refreshing dip. The hotel is located near the city’s botanical garden.