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Six Senses Douro Valley
Six Senses Douro Valley

Six Senses Douro Valley

Set on magical 7 hectares of vineyards and woodlands this former farmhouse, is now a luxurious spa retreat under the famous Asian Six Senses brand (its first in Europe) and offers spectacular views of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Douro river and valley. The hotel fuses 19th-century romantic architecture with contemporary interiors.

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Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Park
Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Park

Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Park

Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Park offers ecological self-catering bungalows with sleek minimalistic design featuring sustainable strategies and local materials, such as slate and wood. The hotel is located within a national park.

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L’AND Vineyards
L'and Vineyards

L’AND Vineyards

A spectacular wine resort, L’AND blends 21st-century design with the deep-rooted wine growing traditions of the Alentejo. An impressive winery, an organic spa, a regionally-inspired and Michelin starred restaurant, plus attentive service all add to the resort’s undeniable uniqueness.

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Torre de Palma Wine Hotel
Torre de Palma Wine Hotel

Torre de Palma Wine Hotel

Torre de Palma Wine Hotel is a stylish country retreat featuring white-washed Alentejo architecture. Dating from 1338, it celebrates the ancient Roman passions for wine, olive oil, horses, and spas. Interiors feature a a charming mix of elegant furniture and quirky knickknacks, recalling a well-loved home.

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Hotel Minho
Hotel Minho | Vila Nova de Cerveira

Hotel Minho

Set in the green mountain landscapes of the Minho river valley bordering Spain, Hotel Minho is a sleek design hotel housed in a striking building, originally opened in 2005 but fully refurbished defined by simple lines with pale woods and cool marbles in 2013.

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Octant Hotels Ponta Delgada
Octant Ponta Delgada

Octant Hotels Ponta Delgada

Octant Hotels Ponta Delgada – Modern Oceanfront Elegance in the Capital of the AzoresWhere Island Culture, Contemporary Design, and Atlantic Energy Align Av. Dr. João Bosco Mota Amaral 4 9500-771 Ponta Delgada, Portugal Type: architectural hotel, design hotel, luxury hotel Style: big & bold, contemporary, copper, warm woods Vibe: fabulous hotel bars, quiet, rooftop bar…

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Altis Belém Hotel & Spa
Altis Belém Hotel | Lisbon

Altis Belém Hotel & Spa

Altis Belém: Lisbon’s Temple of Modern LuxuryWhere bold design, riverside serenity, and Michelin-starred dining meet Doca do Bom Sucesso 1400-038 Lisboa, Portugal Type: architectural hotel, boutique hotel, design hotel, luxury hotel Style: minimalist Vibe: foodies, quiet A Striking Statement on the Waterfront Set along the shimmering banks of the Tagus River in Lisbon’s historic Belém…

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Pestana Cidadela Cascais
Pestana Cidadela Cascais

Pestana Cidadela Cascais

Pestana Cidadela Cascais – Contemporary Art Within the Walls of HistoryWhere a 16th-Century Fortress Meets Cutting-Edge Design on the Atlantic Coast Cidadela de Cascais, Avenida Dom Carlos I 2750-310 Cascais, Portugal Type: architectural hotel, design hotel, heritage hotel, luxury hotel Style: art & culture, contemporary Vibe: lively A Living Dialogue Between Past and Present Rising…

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Farol Hotel
Farol Hotel | Cascais, Portugal

Farol Hotel

arol Hotel is a luxury boutique design hotel set in a restored 19th-century aristocratic mansion and a modern annex. It is located directly on the Atlantic ocean, a 10-minute walk from the centre of Cascais. Cascais is about half an hour by train or car from the centre of Lisbon and its airport.

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Pousada Convento Arraiolos
Pousada Convento Arraiolos

Pousada Convento Arraiolos

The Pousada Convento de Arraiolos is a historic design hotel set in the restored 16th-century monastery Nossa Senhora da Assuncão and includes a church and Renaissance cloister. The minimalistic interiors would not look out of place in New York City, but are strangely comforting in the Alentejo countryside.

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Hotel Alameda, Highline
Hotel Alameda, Highline | New York

Hotel Alameda, Highline

The Selina Chelsea set up shop in the former Hotel Americano. It is located in the Chelsea Gallery district on the High Line Park. Housed in a 10-story glass and metal mesh tower, the minimalist designed hotel nods to the neighborhood’s industrial history while playing host to an exterior elevator that whizzes guests up to the rooftop bar and restaurant.

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Pousada Mosteiro de Amares
Pousada Mosteiro de Amares | Portugal

Pousada Mosteiro de Amares

Designed by Pritzker-price winning architect Eduardo Souta da Moura you will find a superb and unique contrast between the magical pieces and historic ambiance in clear consonance with modern times.

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