From the moment you step through the glass sliding doors and onto the black and white floors, a subtle design theme emerges. From the floors to the modern Portuguese tiles that adorn the bathrooms, the artisan rugs that lie perfectly at the foot of the bed, and the unique cube chandelier designed for the grand staircase, all are inspired by the authentic cobbled streets that crisscross the Bairro Alto.

The 53 spacious and beautifully-appointed apartments (in studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, loft and penthouse formats) are contemporary in design with wooden-style floors, modern geometric Portuguese tiles in the bathrooms, high ceilings and furniture designed in Porto. It is refreshing that this Lisbon hotel gives priority to local talent and local artisans.