Why Lisbon's New Hotels Are Looking Beyond Nostalgia
Lisbon's most interesting new hotels are neither pastel-tiled nor overtly historic. They are quieter, more architectural, and more concerned with the city as it is than with the city as it was.
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Isabel Moreira
Travel and Design Editor
Isabel writes about hospitality, architecture and the cultural forces shaping modern travel. She has spent the last decade covering hotels, residences and independent design studios across Europe, Asia and the Americas.
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