Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa has unveiled redesigned rooms and suites inspired by the landmark hotel’s architectural history and Portuguese craftsmanship.
Created by Rodrigo Izquierdo Studio, the new interiors combine residential comfort with references to the property’s 1933 origins and its mid-century redevelopment. The hotel’s current official listing describes 264 rooms and suites that have recently been renovated.
The accommodation project follows other recent changes at the five-star hotel, including the renovation of Cervejaria Liberdade and the opening of a ninth-floor wine venue. Together, the updates introduce a more contemporary character while retaining the art and architectural details associated with this historic Lisbon address.
A colour palette drawn from Lisbon
Located at 185 Avenida da Liberdade, one of Lisbon’s principal shopping boulevards, Tivoli Avenida Liberdade has placed the city at the centre of its refreshed design.
The bespoke “Lisbon Flair” palette uses soft blue to recall Portugal’s traditional tiles. Gentle green reflects the trees lining the avenue, while warm terracotta takes its cue from Lisbon’s distinctive rooftops.
Solid wood, natural stone, brass and iron bring depth to the guestrooms and connecting corridors. Bespoke furniture sits alongside carefully selected artwork, giving the accommodation a more intimate atmosphere than a conventional city hotel interior.
The approach extends across standard rooms and larger suites. Rooms have been conceived as private retreats, while the suites resemble elegant urban residences supported by personalised service and upgraded amenities.
Available outlooks vary by category. Some accommodation faces the inner courtyard and pool garden, while other rooms look towards Avenida da Liberdade or across central Lisbon. Full category details are available through the hotel’s official website.
Art connects the rooms with the hotel’s past
The redesign incorporates details drawn directly from Tivoli Avenida Liberdade’s history. Its modernist references look back to the work of Portuguese architect Porfírio Pardal Monteiro, who led the first phase of the hotel’s redevelopment during the 1950s.
According to the architectural practice’s project record, the replacement Tivoli was developed in two phases. Porfírio Pardal Monteiro oversaw the first in 1956–57, while António Pardal Monteiro continued the project from 1958. The completed building included restaurants and an outdoor pool within approximately 20,000 square metres of construction.
Inside the renovated accommodation, a contemporary textile piece reinterprets Sintra, the tapestry created by Portuguese artist Mily Possoz for the Portalegre Tapestry Manufacture. Possoz already has a close connection to the property, which Historic Hotels Worldwide identifies as holding the largest collection of her work.
Carpets take their geometric patterns from the hotel façade. Gold medallions recall the original key fobs used during the 1930s, allowing small functional details from the building’s past to reappear in a modern form.
Portuguese curator Felipa Almeida selected decorative objects and ceramics for the rooms. Works by Portuguese artists continue the hotel’s established tradition of displaying locally connected paintings, tapestries and pottery throughout its interiors.
Bathrooms are supplied with Claus Porto amenities from the Portuguese company’s Citron Verbena range. The fresh citrus scent adds a local element to the heritage-led interiors.
Cervejaria Liberdade serves classic Portuguese cooking
On the ground floor, the renovated Cervejaria Liberdade combines the proportions of a traditional Lisbon cervejaria with a cleaner contemporary interior. High ceilings and large windows bring daylight into the dining room and provide views over Avenida da Liberdade.
Chef Miguel Silva leads a menu centred on seasonal Portuguese produce, with fresh fish and seafood sourced from the country’s coast. Established dishes include seafood rice, bacalhau à Brás, stuffed crab and prawns cooked with garlic and chilli.
Steak tartare and crêpes Suzette are prepared beside the table, preserving an element of classic dining-room theatre. The restaurant’s renewed setting includes handmade ceramics, sustainable textiles and pieces by Portuguese porcelain manufacturer Vista Alegre.
The main dining room also retains Os Signos do Zodíaco, produced by the Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre from a design by French artist Jean Lurçat. Its continued presence gives the updated restaurant a direct visual connection to the hotel’s longstanding art collection.
Elsewhere in the hotel, SEEN Lisboa by Olivier serves Mediterranean cooking and sushi in a livelier rooftop setting. SEEN Sky Bar offers panoramic views towards São Jorge Castle and the River Tagus, while the Lobby Bar hosts live music and exhibitions.
The ninth floor has a specialist wine store
The recently opened 1933 Wine & Spirits Collection by Cellar 47 takes its name from the year Tivoli Avenida Liberdade welcomed its first guests. Set on the ninth floor, the intimate venue combines a retail collection with views across Lisbon and guided wine experiences.
Award-winning sommelier Jorge Silva oversees a selection focused on rare bottles, limited production wines, fine spirits and special vintages. Portuguese producers sit alongside labels from France, Italy, Spain, Australia and South America.
The Cellar 47 venue offers private tastings, themed masterclasses, wine dinners and bespoke sessions led by its sommelier team. Group experiences can accommodate up to 12 guests, with personalised recommendations available for collectors or travellers seeking Portuguese bottles.
The collection is currently open daily from 12.30pm until 11pm. Bottles can also be delivered to homes in several European countries, extending the service beyond a stay at the hotel.
A central location with a secluded garden
Tivoli Avenida Liberdade stands within walking distance of Baixa and Chiado, with Príncipe Real also close to the hotel. Avenida metro station is around two minutes away, Rossio railway station is approximately one kilometre from the property and Lisbon Airport is about 20 minutes by taxi.
Despite its central setting, the hotel has an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a semi-tropical garden. Anantara Spa provides Thai-inspired treatments and couples’ suites; a sauna and fitness centre complement it. Twelve spaces are available for events, accommodating gatherings of up to 400 guests.
The property has welcomed guests including Maria Callas, Charles Aznavour, Neil Armstrong and Mario Vargas Llosa during its 93-year history. It remains the flagship of Tivoli Hotels & Resorts and the Lisbon property where the Portuguese hospitality brand began in 1933.
