Okay, so Lisbon ain't yet the place to find a whole load of design hotels. The first one was Jerónimos 8, right outside the city centre. Following suit, but this time slap bang in the heart of Lisbon's downtown area, is the Lisboa Tejo.
First confession: The Lisboa Tejo is more a brave attempt at a design hotel than a design hotel proper. A hotel de charme, let's say.
But it's a damn fine brave attempt. Stepping in is a surprise - running water, curvy wood, deep blues and yellows and tiled mosaics everywhere. There's a bar also, open to the public, which adds a kind of cosmo touch to the place. ]]>