Rialto
Lisbon

The Ivens, Autograph Collection

Rialto Score 9+

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Curious travelers find a playful respite at The Ivens, a 87-room boutique hotel in Lisbon’s vibrant Chiado neighborhood. The transformed, 19th-century luxury warehouse offers a smart, contemporary take on colonial décor, inspired by the adventures of two great Portuguese explorers (think tropical prints with lizards and macaws, elephant wall hangings, flamenco-shaped lamps). The theatrical Italian restaurant — with both a crudo bar and a gastro bar — attracts local creatives and art lovers visiting the Museu de Arte Contemporânea next door.

Rua Capelo 5, 1200 224 Lisbon, Portugal
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The Ivens, Autograph Collection

About The Ivens, Autograph Collection

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The concierge knows all of Lisbon’s secret and of-the-moment spots —from an artisanal candle shop that opened in 1789 to a city car park serving tapas on the top floor.

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Welcome to The Ivens, Autograph Collection

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Explorers Hotel Lisbon

The Ivens Hotel was home to the first luxury warehouse in the city in the XIX century as well as of the first Portuguese public radio station. Located in the iconic area of Chiado within the historical city quarter, the hotel has 86 unique and comfortable rooms of which nine are spacious suites including two signature top floor suites and seven premium rooms. The entrance was mapped to resemble the journey of Ivens and Capelo, two of greatest Portuguese explorers to unveil Africa back on the XIX century. The hotel holds three cinematic dining areas designed by Lazaro Rosa Violan who offer a journey through Italian cuisine, al fresco dining and a Barra area.

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Rooms and suites

6 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Capelo
Guest room, 1 King or 2 Twin, Living/sitting area, Wireless internet, complimentary, Coffee/tea maker
237 ft²
2Ivens
Guest room, 1 King, Balcony, Living/sitting area, Wireless internet, complimentary, Coffee/tea maker
237 ft²
3Superior
Guest room, 1 King, Balcony, Living/sitting area, Wireless internet, complimentary, Coffee/tea maker · ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES: · . This room type offers mobility accessible rooms · . This room type offers accessible rooms with roll-in showers · .
Members only
4Premium
Guest room, 1 King, Living/sitting area, Wireless internet, complimentary, Coffee/tea maker
Members only
Suites
Size
5Suite
Guest room, 1 King, Bathrooms: 2, Separate living room/sitting area, Wireless internet, complimentary, Coffee/tea maker
Members only
6Signature Suite
Guest room, 1 King, Balcony, Bathrooms: 2, Separate living room/sitting area, Wireless internet, complimentary, Coffee/tea maker
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Marriott Luminous always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

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What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn Marriott Bonvoy points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

What room types does The Ivens, Autograph Collection offer?

The Ivens, Autograph Collection lists Capelo, Ivens, Superior, Premium, Suite, Signature Suite. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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