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Santa Clara 1728
Santa Clara 1728 is an intimate six-suite hotel
housed in an 18th century building in the old
cultural quarter of Lisbon. This warm, family-
style accommodation was created by hotelier
João Rodrigues, with design by award-winning
architect, Manuel Aires Mateus.
Generous windows allow natural light to spill
over the interior spaces, and provide clear
views of the Pantheon and Tagus River. Inside,
an abundant use of wood and stone brings a
sensual tactility to the space, while the
design harmoniously combines original features,
including stairs and archways, with sensitively
applied modern elements.
The hotel feels like a traditional Lisbon
house, filled with the natural rhythm and warmth
of family life. Guests are invited to relax in
the private secluded garden or gather around
the communal dining table to enjoy home-cooked
meals made from local produce.
The serenity of this modern architecture,
rooted in tradition yet transported to current
times, with a reverence for nature, history
and place, is in keeping with the De La
Espada design ethos. Authentic materiality
and timeless design come together in a place
designed for life and togetherness.
