The Vibe: Mid-century.

The Area: Right on Lisbon’s main street, the prestigious Avenida de Liberdade. Avenida Metro Station is a 1-minute walk.

The DNA: Valverde is a luxury boutique hotel decorated with strong coloured walls, light fabrics and retro furniture from the 1950s.The hotel features an intimate patio where guests can enjoy an afternoon tea or a cocktail or relax in the small outdoor heated pool (a rarity in the city) with water jets plus background music carefully selected by a DJ or live music. The Sítio restaurant serves a daily menu inspired by traditional Portuguese cuisine.

Suite-Me-Up: The elegant, individually designed rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a minibar, and a safe. Selected rooms have parquet floors and/or balconies. In-room massages are available.

✅ free Wi-Fi • size matters: 48 rooms & suites (20-55m2) (215-592 sq ft) • hotel opened: September 2014 • interior design: Bastir (Porto) • bathroom amenities: Zenology • parking possible nearby (charged) • no pets allowed • 24-hour front desk