A HILLSIDE ADDRESS WITH WIDE LISBON VIEWS
Set on a hill opposite Eduardo VII Park, Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon is one of the city’s most recognisable addresses, with wide views across Old Lisbon, São Jorge Castle and the Tagus River. Opened in 1959 and managed by Four Seasons since 1998, it pairs classic scale with a distinctly Portuguese sense of place, from craftsmanship and materials to the museum-level artworks found throughout its public spaces.
The hotel has 282 rooms and suites, including 244 guest rooms and 38 suites, spread across ten floors. Rooms and suites redesigned in 2021 preserve the spirit of the original 1950s interiors while stepping firmly into the present, with advanced technology for lighting, sound and comfort. Design touches draw on Art Deco and Louis XVI influences, interpreted by Portuguese craftsmen, and framed by a calm palette that keeps the focus on Lisbon beyond the windows.
Wellness is a key part of the experience here. The spa is designed as a quiet, multi-sensory space with marble and oak finishes, and includes four treatment rooms as well as an 18-metre indoor lap pool with park views. A eucalyptus-scented sauna, heated limestone floors and a crushed ice fountain add thoughtful detail, while the fitness centre extends to a rooftop running track, offering a rare 360-degree circuit high above the city.
Dining ranges from the Michelin-starred CURA, led by Chef Rodolfo Lavrador, to Varanda Restaurant for relaxed meals throughout the day. Guests can also settle into the Ritz Bar, or spend time poolside at the Ritz Pool Bar, with an outdoor pool set among gardens and private alcoves. For those travelling with children, the hotel’s Ritzy programme includes a treasure hunt that leads younger guests through the building in a way that feels playful and genuinely local.
Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
At a glance
- Landmark Lisbon hotel overlooking Eduardo VII Park, around 15 minutes from the city centre
- 282 rooms and suites across ten floors, including 244 guest rooms and 38 suites
- Design aesthetic blends Art Deco and Louis XVI influences with bold Portuguese artworks
- Guest rooms and suites redesigned in 2021, inspired by the hotel’s original 1950s style
- One of Portugal’s most important privately owned collections of mid-twentieth-century Portuguese art
- Strong choice for city breaks, cultural weekends and travellers who want space and facilities beyond a typical Lisbon hotel
For leisure and pleasure
- Spa with four treatment rooms, private-showers, sauna and a crushed ice fountain
- 18-metre indoor lap pool with views over the hotel gardens and Eduardo VII Park
- Outdoor pool set among gardens with private alcoves, heated to 27°C and featuring underwater music
- 700 square metre fitness centre overlooking landscaped gardens and a waterfall
- Rooftop running track with 360-degree views of Lisbon and key landmarks
- Dining includes CURA, Varanda Restaurant, Ritz Bar and Ritz Pool Bar
- Experiences include a vintage moto-sidecar tour and an azulejo tile-painting workshop with Viúva Lamego
- Ritzy family programme including an in-hotel treasure hunt
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