Step Inside This Christian Louboutin Hotel in Portugal

As we step through the historical wooden doors of Vermelho Hotel, we embark on an intimate experience in a boutique hotel in Melides with an audacious spirit.

We are home now, a home for the culturally inquisitive and inexhaustibly curious. We can feel it in the frescoes, the collected art, and the antique furniture, all bursting with stories waiting to be told to guests who are brave enough to ask. It welcomes us, from every corner of the world, to be bold, to be brave, to be different, to stand out and, above all, to live la vie en rouge.

Situated in a newly constructed building that mimics a centuries-old convent, Vermelho Hotel is a testament to Louboutin’s exceptional eye for design and detail. With only thirteen rooms and three storeys tall, Vermelho (which means red in Portuguese) exemplifies exclusivity. It is very Louboutin in style, with eclectically designed tiles, and a lot of his signature red.

The hotel is rich with textures and hand-crafted details designed by Louboutin’s very own friends, which grant Vermelho an extra touch of intimacy and personality. The garden around which Vemelho is built upon was designed by notorious landscape architect Louis Benech, textiles were Carolina Irving‘s work and the hotel itself is to Madalena Caiado‘s merit.

The result is nothing short of striking. Every one of its 13 rooms is distinct in character; some boasting of maximalist tiles, textures and colours, whilst others embrace the more natural palette of deep crimson and the occasional blue touch. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered, and the project culminated in a myriad of high-end collaborations with exciting artists, such as Konstantin Kakanias, the greek painter in charge of some of the room’s murals. The result is a hotel rooted in Louboutin’s fascination with cultural mélanges, bringing Mediterranean and North African touches serenely and playfully.

Packed with surprises

Unique, tasteful and full of surprises, Vermelho’s luxury rooms lure you into a new world. A world where the gentle pace of Melides’ life meets the ultimate luxury, bursting with local craftsmanship, distinctive works of art and all the amenities needed to ensure a memorable and comfortable stay. Each room is individually designed and flaunts its own tonalities and identity.

Within their walls we find frescoes, rare artworks handpicked by Christian Louboutin, local Alentejo tiles and, above all, a story waiting to be told.

Furthermore, time moves differently around here. There is no rush, take your time, amble through the cobbled streets and allow your days to be bathed in Melides’ unique light.

This level of attention to detail is precisely what makes this hotel so unique. From custom-made furnishings to the curated selection of tiles and decorative objects, artisanship shines in Vermelho Hotel. Every element of this design is carefully considered to provide a unique and exceptional experience to guests.