IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened its second Vignette Collection property in Europe, Convent Square Lisbon, Vignette Collection. Vignette Collection’s ethos focuses on each property being individual in its identity yet unified by the vision to offer a more authentic way to travel. As such, the 121 room Convent Square Lisbon, Vignette Collection is born from the restoration of a 13th-century convent whose walls tell fascinating stories of great kings, conspiracies, and the religious order that lived here to welcome travellers from near and far. Today, worship is replaced with a sauna, fitness suite and indoor plunge pool now overlooking the rooftop’s unrivalled views of the city’s ancient architecture including the São Domingos church. Built around the Convent’s original open-air cloister, contemporary seating set amongst magnificent trees invites guests to enjoy sheltered tranquillity, warmed by the glow of the fire pit.
The hotel offers a range of dining settings to match the mood. A former noble room for assembly and decision making now houses the hotel’s all-day dining experience and Capitulo serves Chef Victor Sobral’s contemporary interpretations of traditional Portuguese classics. Light bites and beverages are served in the emblematic open-air cloister or a choice of tapas with live music can be enjoyed in the lounge. Guests are encouraged to take part in memorable rituals, like infusing their own daily blend – an ancient healing practice of Dominican monks and an ode to Portugal’s heritage as the nation to bring tea to Europe. Each Vignette Collection hotel is partnered with a charity to contribute positively to the local ecosystem. Convent Square, Lisbon will join forces with Corações Com Coroa to support its campaign for the empowerment of women.
