Santa Clara 1728

IN A SENTENCE

Six pared-back suites on a square in the old cultural quarter.

DESIGN HIGHLIGHT

Conceived by acclaimed architect Manuel Aires Mateus and owner João Rodrigues, the hotel is an essay in simple luxury, with walls clad in limestone, light fixtures from Davide Groppi, chairs from Carl Hansen and beds from B&B Italia.

DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT

A very good book. The generously sized rooms – and bath tubs – are made for relaxing in.

IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

A refreshing step away from the tourist honeypots. Santa Clara’s neighbours are Santa Engrácia, now the National Pantheon, and the early 17th-century São Vicente de Fora. Every Tuesday and Saturday source vintage gems from the legendary Feira da Ladra flea market that takes place along the street in front of the hotel.

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