IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Kimpton Lisbon, the first Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants property in the Portuguese capital.

Set to open in early 2025, the boutique luxury hotel is the second Kimpton property in Portugal, following the signing of Kimpton Algarve São Rafael Atlántico in late 2023.

Signed under a franchise agreement with Real Hotel Group, the hotel will be reimagined before opening under the Kimpton flag. It will have 141 guestrooms, and seasonally-inspired restaurants and bars including a rooftop bar and pool.

Located in the heart of Lisbon, Kimpton Lisbon is within walking distance of key attractions including the Eduardo VII Park, Marquês de Pombal Square and Avenida Liberdade, as well as a number of museums, restaurants and bars.

“Working with our partners at Real Hotels Group, we are delighted to bring our Kimpton brand to the vibrant and culturally-rich city of Lisbon,” said [Mrs] Willemijn Geels, vice-president, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts. “The hotel is a great addition to our growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio in Portugal, joining the recently signed Kimpton Algarve São Rafael Atlántico, and further demonstrating owner demand and guest appetite for our Kimpton brand.

“Merging a culture of genuine hospitality and unique, design-forward hotels for all, Kimpton Lisbon will create transformative experiences where locals and visitors seamlessly come together,” she added. “I look forward to welcoming guests to our latest Kimpton boutique luxury property when it opens its doors in early 2025.”

Eurico Almeida, CEO, Real Hotels Group, said: “We are thrilled at the opportunity to bring the first Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants property to Lisbon, and our eighth hotel in partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts. We look forward to combining IHG’s global enterprise with Kimpton’s renowned blend of luxury and individuality, partnering with the award-winning architecture and design group, Rockwell, and infusing them into the heart of Lisbon’s vibrant hospitality landscape.”

IHG Hotels & Resorts currently operated 20 hotels across seven brands in Portugal, including Six Senses, InterContinental, Vignette Collection, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Iberostar.