Design-led ME Lisbon to open next year with glass facade and rooftop bar

The latest in the design-centred ME by Melia portfolio, the 213-room ME Lisbon will be located close to the historic centre alongside Eduardo VII Park and Marques de Pombal Square.
 
Special attention has been paid to the hotel’s architecture, designed by Portugal’s Joao Paciencia and featuring a striking semi-transparent glass facade. 

The hotel will also employ sustainable technology to minimise its environmental footprint. For instance, the heat from its the cooling systems will warm the hot water boilers. 

Interior design by Broadway Malyan studio is inspired by the idea of an "unexpected" Lisbon, with a fresh and disruptive style. 

The brand’s hallmark Radio Rooftop Bar will complement an international a la carte restaurant, while a gym, spa and health club will feature an indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath and massage cabins. 

The ME Lisbon hotel is owned by the Discovery Portugal Real Estate Fund, enabling Melia Hotels International to continue its growth strategy focused primarily on premium and luxury hotels. 

More to come

At least three more hotels will be opened by the ME by Melia brand in 2023 and 2024 – in Malaga, Spain; Malta; and Guadalajara in Mexico. 

Melia already has two hotels in Lisbon and its first INNSiDE by Melia in the city is also scheduled to open in 2024. 

Portugal is becoming one of the fastest-growing markets for the company. A total seven hotels are currently under development by Melia in the country, adding to the nine already open. 

There are currently eight other ME Melia hotels in Dubai, Milan, London, Madrid, Ibiza, Barcelona, Sitges and Cabo.