Chinoiserie fashion citadel
Soaring ceilings, glossy marble, and a reception wall of over a thousand keys set an unapologetic, monochrome rock-chic scene.
“The spectacular collection of books is stacked on soaring floor-to-ceiling shelves, resembling Lagerfeld’s famed personal library at his studio.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Interiors unite handmade Jingdezhen porcelain vases with bold Western Art Deco geometry.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Wallpaper* and Tatler.
It’s an unapologetically glamorous experience, and its rooms are marked by what might be a surprising deference to classic Chinese interior design…
“The rooms and suites are equally extravagant with custom-created headboards inspired by Chinese coins representing good fortune, porcelain vases handmade in Jingdezhen, and circular room dividers inspired by traditional Chinese moon gates.”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in Cotai within the Grand Lisboa Palace resort, the tower opens directly onto European garden courtyards and sprawling luxury arcades.
The rooms
Ming coin-inspired headboards, moon-gate room dividers, and freestanding bathtubs overlook the resort's manicured garden courtyards.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A 25-metre indoor pool sits beneath scalloped stone columns, and an outdoor pool overlooks the resort's French gardens.
The spa
Private treatment suites feature granite soaking tubs, with therapies designed in partnership with London skincare brand 111SKIN.
Restaurant
Mesa by José Avillez
Chef José Avillez presents contemporary Portuguese petiscos and suckling pig beneath an illuminated starry-night ceiling.
It’s impossible to overlook Lagerfeld’s attention to detail. The late designer personally conceived or selected every feature, pattern and material in the guest rooms.
At the table
The circular birdcage bar serves spice-route cocktails and house-fermented kombuchas beneath an illuminated fan canopy.
How it began

The late fashion designer personally oversaw every interior detail, blending Parisian elegance with classic Chinese motifs before the 2023 opening.
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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.