Name: Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
Address: Rua Rodrigo, Lisbon, Portugal

Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon

Lisbon, Portugal

Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon

Lisbon, Portugal

About the hotel

Style

Iconic

Rooms

282

"The Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon was built in 1959 to put Lisbon on the map as a luxury destination – it was a smashing success and continues to make a name for itself from its hilltop location overlooking Eduardo VII Park."

The building’s exterior is unimpressive (the word “drab” comes to mind), but inside it is resplendent. Built to impress, it shows, beginning in the marble lobby that boasts chandeliers, extravagant flower displays and gilded furniture. Throughout, the hotel showcases many hundreds of pieces of modern art, many by celebrated Portuguese artists. The hotel has an art app which can be downloaded by those wishing to learn more about the hotel’s collection; it’s kid-friendly as well, with games for burgeoning art enthusiasts.

The lobby’s 18th-century elegance transitions to sophisticated, sumptuous rooms. Some boast opulent decor, 18th-century replica furniture and rich peacock blue shades, while others are equally comfortable in a more understated, contemporary way with clean lines and a soothing, neutral feel. Marble bathrooms have deep soaking tubs, and rooms have coffee makers and bars with full-size bottles of wine and port. Suites are grand and luxurious – most look transplanted from a palace. All but ten of the 282 rooms and suites have furnished terraces with sweeping views of the city.

The hotel’s Varanda Restaurant opens up onto a lovely terrace that overlooks Eduardo VII Park. All meals are served there (and the lunchtime buffets are particularly worthwhile) but do get in early to snag one of the twenty outdoor seats. Black truffles get special attention on Varanda’s menu – you can find them in a number of tantalising dishes, perhaps most spectacularly in ice cream. Nikkei-inspired dishes in addition to sushi and saké can be found at O Japonês, and the hotel’s Almada Negreiros Lounge is a popular cocktail spot amongst locals. For another drink (or two), you can also visit Ritz Bar (which has an extensive wine list), or the Ritz Pool Bar, which also features Mediterranean cuisine.

Spectacular city views can be seen from both the floor-to-ceiling windows of the enormous fitness centre as well as from the hotel’s outdoor track. A lovely 18-metre indoor lap pool is bright and open (with plenty of loungers surrounding it), and big windows overlook the hotel’s garden. There are also yoga and pilates classes for guests looking for a guided workout experience.

The spa is arguably one of the very best in Lisbon and – despite having only four treatment rooms – offers an excellent menu that includes its signature ‘Seven Hills of Lisbon’ treatment – the perfect way to recuperate after a day spent walking one (or all) of those legendary hills.

Hotel amenities

Air conditioning

Laundry/valet service

Restaurant

Room service

Wheelchair access

Lounges/bars

Children welcome

Pets allowed

Business centre

Smoke-free property

Fitness centre

Internet complimentary

Parking complimentary

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