Vermelho, a new boutique hotel from Christian Louboutin.
Photo: Ambroise Tézenas
Hotel of the Week: Christian Louboutin Opens an Elegant Hideaway on the Coast of Portugal
The 13-room retreat, called Vermelho, was designed from the ground up by architect Madalena Caiado, with gardens by Louis Benech
The visionary creator of the world’s most coveted stilettos, Christian Louboutin is used to turning fantasy into reality. About a decade ago, the Paris-born designer fell hard for the low-key Portuguese beach town of Melides, a hidden gem south of Lisbon, paved with cobblestone streets and surrounded by pine forests. His zeal for the romantic region has resulted in a new, 13-room hotel called Vermelho, designed from the ground up by architect Madalena Caiado, with gardens by Louis Benech. Louboutin also enlisted longtime friend Carolina Irving to advise on the sumptuous interiors, which blend his French and Egyptian heritage while paying homage to Portugal’s extraordinary artisanal history.
See below for a look inside the extraordinary property.
A junior suite bedroom with a fresco by Greek artist Konstantin Kakanias. Photo: Ambroise Tézenas
The glorious roof terrace. Photo: Ambroise Tézenas
The salon of the Matinha master bedroom. Photo: Ambroise Tézenas
The bar area features a sculptural chimney. Photo: Ambroise Tézenas
A golden-hued suite. Photo: Ambroise Tézenas
One of the guest baths sheathed in traditional Portuguese tiles. Photo: Ambroise Tézenas
The on-site spa and wellness center. Photo: Ambroise Tézenas
A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2023 Summer Issue under the headline “Viewing Room.” Subscribe to the magazine.
Cover: Vermelho, a new boutique hotel from Christian Louboutin.
Photo: Ambroise Tézenas
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