Lisbon’s New Gem: THE IVENS HOTEL

Located in the central Chiado district of the city, the 87-room boutique hotel Ivens has already begun to revive the capital, making a missing fantasy world real. Published on Marie Claire Maison.

Located in one of the most luxurious neighborhoods of Lisbon, the hotel is situated on the corner of Rua Ivens and Rua Capelo. These two streets, which are important points of the city, are named after the Portuguese explorers Roberto Ivens and Hermenegildo Capelo. Known for their expeditions to South Africa in the 19th century, the duo once got lost in the forest for 42 days and later returned with many documents such as drawings, sketches and paintings. Inspired by the curious spirit of two explorers, the hotel was designed to welcome travelers from all over the world.

This historic 19th-century building consists of 87 rooms, a 150-square-foot penthouse with river views, 12 premium rooms overlooking the city center, 10 rooms with private lounges, an incredible bar and two restaurants. From the moment you enter the hotel, you step into a colorful and stylish world. First, you encounter a visual feast; you are surrounded by an incredibly elegant and aesthetic world where many textures are used and patterns and colors come together in perfect harmony. The hotel’s smell specially created for The İvens by Jo Malone strikes you the minute you are in and leaves you such a strong impression that the hotel is ready for everyone to ask for it and sell it. The hotel team is a young and great team touching your soul in the best way and welcoming you perfectly with interest and caring.

The hotel rooms are designed by interior architect Cristina Matos. With 30 years of experience, Matos has many international and local hotels and housing projects in her portfolio.

According to Matos, interior design, like art, tries to evoke emotions, create atmosphere, it allows them to change their mood and express the individuality of everyone. With a variety of settings and ambiances adapted to different contexts, Ivens Although a maximalist philosophy prevails in the common areas and restaurants, a design that emphasizes peace and purity was applied in the rooms designed by Cristina Matos for the relaxation of the visitors. The designer chose beige, white and green tones that evoke fauna and flora to highlight African inspiration in the wallpapers and carpets. Classic and sophisticated black and white floors stand out in the bathrooms of standard rooms. Marble is used in the suite rooms. The walls of the corridors are painted in petrol blue and arranged with period photographs. The floor is covered with a long carpet with a geometric motif. The tables and bookshelves in the space are decorated with specially selected travel and art books and magazines.

The lighting design, specially designed for the space, competes with the natural light that leaks into the rooms from the large windows that preserve its original appearance. Although a maximalist philosophy prevails in the common areas and restaurants, a design that emphasizes peace and purity was applied in the rooms designed by Cristina Matos for the relaxation of the visitors. The designer chose beige, white and green tones that evoke fauna and flora to highlight African inspiration in the wallpapers and carpets. Classic and sophisticated black and white floors stand out in the bathrooms of standard rooms. Marble is used in the suite rooms. The walls of the corridors are painted in petrol blue and arranged with period photographs. The floor is covered with a long carpet with a geometric motif. The tables and bookshelves in the space are decorated with specially selected travel and art books and magazines. The lighting design, specially designed for the space, competes with the natural light that leaks into the rooms from the large windows that preserve its original appearance. Decoration in which natural materials such as wood, marble and straw are at the forefront is based on the idea that rest is sacred, even for explorers who do not know.

The 87 rooms of the hotel are magnificently decorated with a combination of sophisticated elegance and comfort. All rooms with city and river views are filled with the bright and special light of Lisbon. The most striking parts of the hotel though are its common areas and restaurant sections. These spaces were designed by Lazaro Rosa-Violan. The spanish architect and designer introduces himself as a painter, traveler and atmosphere creator: Lazaro Rosa-Violan, who added a new dimension to the building by saying, “The experience should be bigger and more inviting than the space,” signed a design that exceeds the customers' expectations for the hotel with its sharp use of space. beating. The restaurant section, which you can enter from inside and outside the hotel, consists of three concepts in itself. With its magnificent design, Rocco Gastrobar allows more drinks and small snacks. Ristorante and Crudo Bar, which offer a fine dining experience with reservation, are also located in this area. For the general ambiance of the Gastrobar, we can call it Lisbon's Hotel Costes.