Santo André

Vermelho Melides - Relais & Châteaux

Rialto Score 9.5+

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Fall head over stilettos with Vermelho Melides, the first-ever hotel from shoe designer Christian Louboutin. Situated in the fashionable village of Melides just minutes from the Alentejo coast, this 13-room hotel provides well-heeled travelers with a playfully extravagant retreat featuring elaborate wall frescoes, plaster sconces, and colorful Azulejos tiles, as well as furnishings, antiques, and art objects from the owner’s private collection. Enjoy a tipple at the hand-forged silver bar before dining on artisanal Portuguese fare in Xtian restaurant.

Rua Dr Evaristo Sousa Gago 2, 7570-635 Santo André, Portugal
Vermelho Melides - Relais & Châteaux

About Vermelho Melides - Relais & Châteaux

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The hotel offers a host of immersive experiences including yoga and meditation retreats, wine tastings, and workshops in pottery and Portuguese tile painting.

In the hotel’s own words

Here you may lose yourself admiring the hand-sculpted façade by Italian sculptor Giuseppe Ducrot. You may lose all sense of time as you gaze at the details of the artisanal local tiles or at the frescoes by Greek artist Konstantin Kakanias. You may be tempted to open each door created by the Grenadian carpentry Los Tres Juanes, marvel at unique pieces such as our Klove mural chandelier or even be enticed by a cocktail served at our bespoke silver bar made by Villareal goldsmiths.

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Eclectic, maximalist and daring; Christian Louboutin’s essence oozes throughout each space and passage of our intimate and welcoming boutique hotel in Melides. Over a dozen winters in Alentejo became an inspiration for Louboutin, who designed this 5-star hotel that celebrates Portuguese tradition and know-how, whilst reflecting the French designer’s cultural passion, curiosity, and welcoming character. A home away from home, now open for the world to discover.

As we stroll through the village of Melides, Alentejo, we are inevitably drawn to its rural charm; the cobbled streets, the rustic cottages with their blue façades, the local market in the heart of the village where farmers and fishermen sell the produce of their land… It is here, in the region where Christian Louboutin found a source of inspiration, that Vermelho comes to life, blending into its surroundings and honouring Portuguese tradition. The Vermelho hotel blends perfectly with the peaceful setting of the village of Melides.

Also in Melides, conceived as extensions of the hotel’s creative spirit, two secluded villas offer a sanctuary where time slows, beauty flourishes, and privacy reigns supreme. Each villa is an intimate retreat where the vibrant essence of Vermelho lives on—spaces where maximalist artistry, local craftsmanship, and the wild charm of Alentejo come together effortlessly. Designed for those who seek inspiration, tranquillity, and the luxury of simplicity, the villas are more than a place to stay: they are a stage for unforgettable moments, with sweeping views, curated interiors and a sense of exclusivity that invites you to feel at home, yet far away from it all.

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Rooms and suites

5 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Vista Verde
Located on the first floor, our Double Vista Verde rooms have unrivalled views of gardens and are south-facing to bathe your stay in Melides’ natural light.
291 ft²
2Vista Verde with Balcony
All the commodities of our Double Vista Verde combined with the exclusivity of your own private terrace overlooking Vermelho's picturesque gardens. Enjoy your stay in a room brimming with character, carefully crafted furnishings and exclusive works of art handpicked by the designer himself.
323 ft²
3Vermelho Junior Suite
Our spacious Junior Suite are fitted with all the luxuries necessary for a relaxing stay; a luxurious shower or bathtub, a comfortable bed to ensure a restful sleep, a spacious terrace overlooking the verdant gardens.
Members only
4Jardim Português Junior Suite
Honouring their name, each and every one of our Jardim Português suites has its own private terrace adjacent to Vermelho’s colourful gardens in which to start the day under the Melides sun.
Members only
Suites
Size
5Matinha Suite
The comfort of feeling at home manifests itself in the spacious Mathina Suite, coming together to create the ultimate Vermelho experience that exudes a singular creativity from each and every nook.
Members only

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

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Booked through Rialto, a stay at Vermelho Melides - Relais & Châteaux includes Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability; Daily breakfast for two per bedroom; $100 hotel credit per stay; Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability.

What room types does Vermelho Melides - Relais & Châteaux offer?

Vermelho Melides - Relais & Châteaux lists Vista Verde, Vista Verde with Balcony, Vermelho Junior Suite, Jardim Português Junior Suite, Matinha Suite. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

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