TARABEL Lisbon – new, cool and opening soon

Opening on the 1st September 2025, Lisbon’s newest boutique hotel, Tarabel Lisbon, is something to be marvelled at. With only 9 individually designed suites by Rose Fournier, the hotel is a home away from home. The 19th-century mansion has uninterrupted views over the River Tejo, with private gardens and a pool creating the ultimate oasis of relaxation. In the ‘city of seven hills’ , Tarabel Lisbon crowns one of the highest and the hotel sits in one of Lisbon’s most tranquil neighbourhood Lapa, which is both central yet wonderfully secluded.

The sense of calm that envelops Tarabel Lisbon is truly remarkable. Every detail has been considered from the jade green pool tiles to the bright yellow cushions on the sun loungers, creating an atmosphere that feels quietly luxurious. Thoughtfully placed seating areas invite you to pause and savour the moment, whether that’s curling up with a book in the sitting room or enjoying a glass of champagne on a sunlit terrace.

This is a place that doesn’t shout; it simply allows you to slow down, breathe and experience something genuinely special. Each room has its own individual style filled with quirks and unique decor.

The hotel is the epitome of quiet luxury, with details including four-poster beds, freestanding baths, botanical prints, vintage glassware, Chinese lanterns and interesting trompe l’œil paintings. Rose Fournier’s hotels feel just like private homes, where exquisitely curated interiors blend fine furniture, antiques and clever vintage market finds. Every detail from teacups to mirrors are chosen with care and service is delivered with small acts of warmth, from freshly-squeezed orange juice to thoughtful turn-downs.

The hotel restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a curated contemporary Portuguese and Mediterranean menu by chef Afonso Blazquez Raposo. Breakfast and dinner are served exclusively to hotel guests to enhance the private and exclusive aspect of the hotel.

Dishes on the menu include lime-cured scallops, roasted gazpacho and freeze-dried raspberries; Tuna tartare, tomato consommé with basil oil, sesame and Portuguese beef tartare, smoked ketchup and brioche maison. It’s no wonder chef Afonso’s motto is: “Cooking is an act of love”. The beautiful tablescaping is also curated by Rose Fournier, whose attention to detail stretches to even the smallest elements.

Tarabel Lisbon does not stand alone, with a sister hotel in Marrakech; Riad Tarabel, an exquisite French colonial-style retreat that perfectly marries Parisian elegance with Moroccan soul. Featured in the Louis Vuitton Marrakech guide as ‘one of the medina’s most closely guarded secrets’, it has the same sense of effortless sophistication and quiet beauty that Rose has brought to Lisbon, ensuring both properties share the rare quality of feeling truly timeless and entirely unforgettable.

For more information or to book a stay at Tarabel Lisbon click here.

Images kindly supplied by Tarabel Lisbon