Santa Clara 1728
LISBON / HOTEL / TRIED & TESTED
Part of the Silent Living collective, thoughtful & contemporary residences spread across Portugal, Santa Clara 1728 is truly a peaceful home-turned-hotel where guests are welcomed as long-time friends in the leafy Graça district of Lisbon. Deliberately pared back to encourage quietness, presence & a fresh perspective, the renovation of an old noble house - which features eggshell stucco walls, wooden accents & lighting by FLOS - is carried out under the architectural guidance of Aires Mateus. Prioritising the respect of the original heritage of the building, the result is a simple soul that flows through six suites surrounded by towering monuments, marble-topped churches & stunning views of the Tejo river through floor to ceiling windows.
After a bath in your freestanding travertine bathtub, breakfast is taken in the dining room accompanied by vast classical artworks to contrast with the minimal interiors. Prepared by the chef from in-house restaurant Ceia, think five courses of creative deliciousness to set you up for a day of exploring the city. On Tuesdays & Saturdays, a weekly flea market is on your doorstep, the Feira de Ladra, a must haul before snacks & wine at Vino Vero, the locals’ favourite natural wine bar.
Room Service
Location: Graça, Lisbon.
Price: Rates from 300€ per night.
Sleeps: Five rooms sleep two & one room sleeps two adults & two children on a pull out sofa bed.
Highlights: The quietness that comes with the clever renovation is not to be ignored & the stucco walls allow the building - & indeed the guests to breathe. Views come with a whole new meaning & the service is second to none.
Our favourite room: One of the Tejo Suites for a view of the river from bed.
Services: Breakfast & daily turndown service along with afternoon tea & an honesty bar. Each stay comes with a map featuring guided, art led walks of different areas of the city.
Designed by Aires Mateus.
Photography by Design Escapes.
The Neighbourhood: Graça is often an overlooked district for fleeting visitors in Lisbon, so everything here tends to be more under the radar & relaxed. Move-in for a few days of living in Lisbon like a local.
Santa Clara 1728 is a member of the Design Escapes Club, tried & tested by us.
The Map
Santa Clara 1728 is located in the Graça district of Lisbon. In this corner of the city, life is played out on the streets filled with laundry-strung houses in a fresco-painter’s palette of colours. Fly to Lisbon from most international airports.
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