my favorite hotels are the ones that are old family homes converted with love and care. Sharing the specialness with guests as if it were their own. The owners of Santa Clara 1728 - a beautiful minimalist designed historic mansion with sex suites done up in pale woods and lux linens- live on the top floors. There’s a private garden and fresh views all in the old quarter of Lisbon with tabernitas and flea markets. The brand Silent Living has a portfolio that includes other stunning family homes in all the best locales around Portugal from Comporta to the wine region.

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