Luxury Hotel · Portugal
Convent Square Lisbon, Vignette Collection
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At a glance
Convent Square Lisbon occupies the former Convento de São Domingos, a Dominican convent that dates to 1242 and was originally commissioned by King Sancho II.
The building sat in various states of disuse before a full restoration by GRCA architects brought it back into the life of the city, with interiors designed by Artica.
The result is a 117-room hotel built around an open-air cloister that remains the architectural and social heart of the property, with a fire pit at its center and a sky view from every angle.
The hotel sits directly on Rossio Square in the Baixa neighborhood, with Teatro D. Maria II at the front door, Rossio train station across the square, and Chiado, Bairro Alto, and Príncipe Real all within a short walk.
Highlights
- 117 rooms and suites inside a restored 13th-century Dominican convent.
- Built around an open-air cloister in the heart of Lisbon’s Baixa neighborhood.
- Capítulo Restaurant and Bar in the former chapter house.
- A wellness center with an indoor plunge pool overlooking the cloister and São Domingos rooftops, alongside a sauna and fitness studio.
Accommodation
Standard Rooms
The entry-level rooms cover 18 to 19sqm and are the most intimate option in the collection. Each looks out over Lisbon’s cobbled streets.
All rooms across the collection are finished in shades of blush pink and grey with artwork by Portuguese artist Jorge Possolo throughout, with pink marble bathrooms featuring walk-in showers, Karl Lagerfeld bath amenities, 420-thread cotton bathrobes, and slippers.
All rooms include blackout curtains, queen or twin beds with 300-thread cotton linens, a minibar, a Nespresso machine, and free WiFi.
Premium Rooms
Premium Rooms sit at the top of the non-suite room categories, with larger floor plans and city views. Some include a bathtub alongside the walk-in shower.
Family Rooms
Family Rooms offer a more generous floor plan than the standard categories, with interconnecting room options available for guests who need separate sleeping areas.
The same blush pink and grey finish, pink marble bathrooms, Karl Lagerfeld amenities, and 300-thread cotton linens run throughout, with the additional space making them suited to guests traveling with children or those who want more room during a longer stay.
Suites
The Junior Suites include a separate living area alongside the bedroom, with a choice of city or cloister views. The pink marble bathroom steps up to include both a bathtub and a walk-in shower, with the same Karl Lagerfeld amenities and 420-thread cotton bathrobes as the rest of the collection.
Further information
Food & Drink
Capítulo Restaurant and Bar
Capítulo occupies the former chapter house of the convent, with vaulted ceilings, marble columns, and access to the open-air cloister for outdoor dining.
The menu takes a market-to-table approach to Portuguese cuisine, with seasonal ingredients, shareable petiscos, and more involved plates built around local produce and refined technique. A wine list focused on Portuguese producers runs alongside.
Cloister and Rooftop Bar
The open-air cloister operates as a bar and social space throughout the day, with an outdoor fire pit and a setting framed by the convent’s original stonework. The rooftop bar sits above the building with views across Lisbon’s skyline and operates for drinks and light bites in the evening.
Wellness
The Wellness Center includes an indoor plunge pool with views over the cloister and the São Domingos rooftops, a sauna, and a fitness studio. The pool and sauna are available to all guests.
The hotel also runs a complimentary 5pm tea blending ritual daily, and live music evenings with Portuguese wines and tapas are a regular fixture.
Portugal
Portugal runs on Central European Time, one hour ahead of the UK and six hours ahead of the East Coast of the US. The country is small enough that domestic travel between Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve is straightforward, by road, rail, or short-haul flight, with no meaningful time zone complications on multi-region itineraries. Tipping is less embedded in Portuguese culture than in the US.
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