WC by The Beautique Hotels – A Liquid Dream in the Heart of Lisbon
Where Design, Playfulness, and Aquatic Fantasy Flow Together
Avenida Almirante Reis 35
1150-018 Lisboa, Portugal
Type: boutique hotel, design hotel
Style: Art Nouveau, contemporary
Vibe: quiet
A Celebration of Water and Whimsy
Dive into a world of turquoise fantasy at WC by The Beautique Hotels, a bold and imaginative creation by celebrated Portuguese designer Nini Andrade Silva. This one-of-a-kind boutique hotel pays playful homage to the element of water—its fluidity, its beauty, and its ability to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary. From the moment you enter, the theme unfolds in mesmerizing detail. Ripples of aquatic inspiration animate every surface: bespoke furniture mimics the movement of waves, while bold aquamarine vinyl floors glimmer like sunlight dancing across a pool. The reception desk, fashioned from glass and displaying two full bathtubs, becomes an art installation of its own—glowing under oversized, showerhead-inspired lights. Even the staff are part of the performance, dressed in sea-green silk pajamas during the week and plush bathrobes with towel-wrapped heads on weekends. It’s theatrical, immersive, and unapologetically fun—a hotel that dares to blur the line between design and dreamscape.
Immersion by Design
Downstairs, the restaurant continues the aquatic reverie. Mirrors multiply reflections of cascading waterfalls, creating an illusion of endless movement—a hypnotic dance of light and liquid. The effect is mesmerizing: an architectural choreography that turns dining into an underwater fantasy. Upstairs, the guestrooms carry the narrative forward with open-plan layouts and soothing water-toned tiles. Some rooms are tucked within the building’s original Art Nouveau curve—oval sanctuaries where design and architecture merge in perfect rhythm. Beds glow softly from beneath, evoking the serenity of floating in a still lagoon, while transparent dividers and wave-like forms enhance the sense of continuity and calm.
A Bold Expression of Lisbon’s Creative Pulse
WC by The Beautique Hotels is a statement piece in Lisbon’s hospitality scene—proof that design can be both daring and deeply coherent. Andrade Silva’s vision transforms a conventional hotel into a sensory experience that engages sight, texture, and imagination. Every element, from lighting to layout, is deliberate—a celebration of Lisbon’s growing confidence as a capital of design and artistic expression.
DNA Hotels Verdict
WC by The Beautique Hotels stands as one of Lisbon’s most audacious and unforgettable design experiences. Nini Andrade Silva’s concept is executed with precision and personality, transforming water into a language of form, color, and emotion. For those who crave originality and design with a wink, this is not merely a place to stay—it’s a plunge into the creative depths of contemporary hospitality. Quirky, immersive, and utterly unique, WC by The Beautique Hotels proves that in the right hands, fantasy can flow into flawless design.
Amenities:
• 24-hour front desk • air conditioning • free WiFi • LHBTIQA+ • restaurant • room service • wheelchair accessible
