Eclectic restored townhouse
Parisian owners turned this 1870 residence into an intimate ten-room stay, serving fresh pastries beneath a saltwater rooftop pool.
What it’s good at
Notable
Restored 1870 townhouse preserving original vaulted ceilings and Santa Catarina terracotta floor tiles.
Listed
French eclectic decor and antique furnishings set against whitewashed walls and granite pillars.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A mere ten rooms, decorated in a mix of antique furnishings and eclectic artworks, occupy the upper floors.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The municipal market is a short walk away, right next to ferries crossing to the Ria Formosa barrier islands.
The rooms
The ten rooms have northern pine floors and antique furnishings, trading televisions for Marshall speakers.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The chlorine-free saltwater pool is heated to 25°C in cooler weather, looking across the rooftops toward two church spires.
At the table
Breakfast is served under white courtyard umbrellas beside a 100-year-old olive tree, with eggs and local market cheeses.
How it began
Built in 1870 for local physician Dr. Pádua, the property ran as a boarding house and fish shop until the 1990s.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.