Lisbon, PortugalAvenida da Liberdade
EPIC SANA Marquês Hotel
Skyline pool tower
Avenida da Liberdade Lisbon, Portugal
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
SANA HotelsSkyline pool tower
The 19-story tower centers on its rooftop infinity pool overlooking Lisbon. Downstairs, an artisanal bakery and Japanese lounge draw an active crowd.
What it’s good at
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
a lovely rooftop infinity pool (you don’t find many of these) surrounded by lounge chairs and cabanas.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Parque Eduardo VII lies directly across the plaza. Just south, Avenida da Liberdade stretches downhill toward the historic center.
The rooms
Rooms are streamlined and quiet, pairing contemporary furnishings with generous soundproofing that keeps the central roundabout at bay.
Rooftop pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
The fitness center has wood-slat ceilings and Technogym machines, and the rooftop infinity pool looks toward the river.
The thermal suite
Ceilings ripple with water reflections above the heated vitality pool, beside a dark mosaic steam room.
The spa
Curtained daybeds fill the relaxation room, and the VIP suite adds a hydrotherapy tub and private mosaic shower.
Restaurant
Allora
The trattoria serves homemade pasta and charcoal-grilled fish beneath decorative lemon trees and crystal chandeliers.
At the table
Kōji serves Japanese whiskies from the twelfth floor overlooking the city, and the lobby bar hosts evening DJ sets.
How it began
The building spent years as a four-star hotel. A 48-million-euro overhaul by architect Nuno Leónidas transformed it into a five-star flagship.
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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.