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Memmo Alfama

Steps from São Jorge Castle and the River Tagus, Memmo Alfama hotel was once a shoe polish factory. It’s certainly scrubbed up well: sleek decor, bold street art and a see-and-be-seen terraced pool bar make this white and breezy townhouse a laid-back Lisbon bolthole.

The hotel is in Lisbon’s traditional district of Alfama, steps away from the cathedral and São Jorge castle, with views down to the river.

What to expect

42 rooms + 1 suite
Lounge, library and terrace
Infinity pool
Some rooms overlook the river Tagus

Room Types

Mansard Room

Snug but very romantic, the 17–19sq m Mansard Rooms are located under the eaves, with a soothing decor in gentle neutrals. The queen-size bed has crisp Egyptian-cotton linen, six plump pillows and a grey throw. The ensuite bathroom is sleek and chic, with polished concrete floors, a Corian infinity sink and a rainfall shower. Black-out blinds ensure a good’s night sleep. There’s also free WiFi, a flatscreen TV, air-conditioning, bathrobes, slippers, a minibar and Saboaria Portugueza toiletries.

from £220

Patio Room

Clean-lined and contemporary, the 17–22sq m Patio Rooms have a queen-size bed, with crisp Egyptian-cotton linen, six plump pillows and a tactile grey throw. The ensuite bathroom is sleek and chic, with polished concrete floors, a smooth infinity sink and a rainfall shower. Black-out blinds ensure a good’s night sleep. There’s also free WiFi, a flatscreen TV, air-conditioning, bathrobes, slippers, a minibar and Saboaria Portugueza toiletries.

from £242

Alfama Room

The 18–21sq m Alfama Rooms have open views over the red-tiled roofs of the neighbourhood and the River Tagus. There’s a queen-size bed (or twins) with crisp Egyptian-cotton linen, six plump pillows and a tactile grey throw. The ensuite bathroom is sleek and chic, with polished concrete floors, a smooth infinity sink and a rainfall shower. Black-out blinds ensure a good’s night sleep. There’s also free WiFi, a flatscreen TV, air-conditioning, bathrobes, slippers, a minibar and Saboaria Portugueza toiletries.

from £286

Mansard Superior Room

Charming and spacious, the 22sq m Mansard Superior Rooms are located under the eaves. The queen-size bed has crisp Egyptian-cotton linen, six plump pillows and a grey throw. The ensuite bathroom is sleek and chic, with polished concrete floors, a smooth infinity sink and a rainfall shower. Black-out blinds ensure a good’s night sleep. There’s also free WiFi, a flatscreen TV, air-conditioning, bathrobes, slippers, a minibar and Saboaria Portugueza toiletries.

from £338

Terrace Room

These 18–20sq m rooms have a private terrace with two chairs form which to admire the sparkling River Terrace and one of Lisbon’s most picturesque neighbourhoods. There’s a queen-size bed (or twins on request) with crisp Egyptian-cotton linen, six plump pillows and a tactile grey throw. The ensuite bathroom is sleek and chic, with polished concrete floors, a smooth infinity sink and a rainfall shower. Black-out blinds ensure a good’s night sleep. There’s also free WiFi, a flatscreen TV, air-conditioning, bathrobes, slippers, a minibar and Saboaria Portugueza toiletries.

from £308

Alfama Superior

The 22–24sq m Alfama Superior Rooms are spacious and bright, with wonderful views over Alfama’s red-tiled rooftops and the River Tagus. There’s a queen-size bed (or twins) with crisp Egyptian-cotton linen, six plump pillows and a tactile grey throw. The ensuite bathroom is sleek and chic, with polished concrete floors, a smooth infinity sink and a large rainfall shower. Black-out blinds ensure a good’s night sleep. There’s also free WiFi, a flatscreen TV, air-conditioning, bathrobes, slippers, a minibar and Saboaria Portugueza toiletries.

from £352

Mansard Junior Suite

Located under the eaves, the 30sq m Mansard Junior Suite is the largest in the townhouse, with a clean-lined, soothing decor in a neutral palette. The queen-size bed has crisp Egyptian-cotton linen, six plump pillows and a grey throw. The ensuite bathroom is sleek and chic, with polished concrete floors, a smooth infinity sink and a rainfall shower. Black-out blinds ensure a good’s night sleep. There’s also free WiFi, a flatscreen TV, air-conditioning, bathrobes, slippers, a minibar and Saboaria Portugueza toiletries.

from £440

Location

27 Travessa Das Merceeiras, Alfama, Lisbon, Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, 1100-348

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