Lisbon, Portugal: Martinhal Resorts, renowned for its independently owned collection of family hotels, residences and resorts in Lisbon and the Algarve, is pleased to share exciting news for U.S. travelers seeking a homebase for their getaway to the legendary Portuguese capital this season. Starting May 2025, Portugal's national airline, TAP, will launch direct flights from Los Angeles to Lisbon.

Currently, California has a direct flight to Lisbon with TAP from San Francisco. TAP also flies to Lisbon from US airports, including New York (Newark), Boston, Miami, Washington DC, and Chicago. The new nonstop flight from Los Angeles makes it easier than ever for visitors to discover the thriving capital for its diverse food, warm climate, friendly hospitality, culture, art scene, history, and more.

With two stylish centrally located hotels in Lisbon, Martinhal offers the best of Lisbon's Old Town at Martinhal Chiado, and the best of contemporary Lisbon in Parque das Nações, where the recently opened Martinhal Lisbon Oriente provides the perfect base for families, multi-generational groups, couples, solo travelers and those looking for the flexibility of a luxury hotel stay, featuring smartly designed accommodations ranging from studios to 4 bedroom apartments, beautiful interiors with modern Portuguese artwork, spacious living rooms and what's more, they are all fully fitted kitchens and washer and dryer units.

A closer look at each property… New Lisboa

Angelenos looking for a stunning hotel in Lisbon, with resort-like amenities, should look no further than a stay at Martinhal Lisbon Oriente. The newest addition to the Martinhal collection is a luxury riverside hotel and residences located in Lisbon's emerging, contemporary Parque das Nações neighborhood, and it ticks all the boxes for both short, and extended city breaks to Lisbon. Guests can enjoy the brand's famous family-friendly services and amenities, including apartment-style accommodation (ranging from studios to 1- 2- and 3- bedroom apartments and even a newly unveiled two-floor 4-bedroom Corner Penthouse Suite, with views of the Tagus River), swimming pools, a gym, a new spa, a coworking space for those who are combining work and play, a kids club, child care services on-demand, an all-day dining restaurant & bar with a terraced garden, and more. Families with tweens and teens looking for more space to burn off energy after a day of cultural activities, will love the vast garden, as well as the indoor and outdoor pools to choose from. With a sleek design, a recurring theme throughout the property are the exclusive displays of local Portuguese art; with commissioned pieces by colorful illustrator Kruella D'Enfer, abstract painter Graça Paz and Lisbon's street art legend Bordalo II (to name a few), whose work adorns both the interior and exterior of the hotel.

Guests can explore the neighborhood's top attractions. Home to the World Expo in 1998 the area is today known for its avant-garde architecture, dynamic restaurants and bars, riverside walks, street art displays, and is home to some of the city's top family attractions, including the Oceanarium, the Science Museum and the panoramic Cable Car (Telecabine Lisboa).

Images Martinhal Lisbon Oriente

Old Lisboa

Martinhal's first boutique hideaway that opened in Lisbon couldn't be in a more central, prime location in the bustling Old Town. Martinhal Chiado has 37 luxurious serviced hotel apartments housed in a lovingly restored 19th century building in the historic Chiado neighborhood. Angelenos wanting to be in the heart of the action, can choose to stay in a studio, 1 or 2 bedroom apartment fully outfitted with their own kitchens, washer/dryers and light-filled living rooms. Walls are adorned with local artwork and decorative Portuguese furnishings, from stylish local rugs, quirky cork coffee tables and pops of color throughout the stylish accommodation. The hotel has its own Gin Cocktail Bar 'Bar 1855 Gin Garden' which also features all-day dining, and serving evening cocktails. Parents with tiny ones in tow will love the brand's "Baby Concierge" service, and the access to its own city-center Kids Club, set in a stunningly lit arched cavern, with exposed brick ceilings and sensory toys for guests as young as 6 months old.

Guests can explore the nearby local attractions such as The Elevador de Santa Justa which is one of the city's most famous sights, shopping in Chiado and Bairro Alto neighborhoods, hopping on a historic tram - a must-have experience in Lisbon, or dining at the food mecca, Time Out Market.

Images Martinhal Chiado

For further information visit www.martinhal.com

About Martinhal Resorts

Martinhal Resorts is a collection of four luxury family hotels, resorts and residences in Portugal, owned and operated by its founders, Chitra and Roman Stern. Together, this international and dynamic couple from Switzerland and Singapore, parents to four children all born in Portugal, have developed award-winning hotel and residential properties with a unique proposition for family holidays. With over 20 years of hospitality experience they have established their businesses and reputation in Portugal and beyond, recognized through international awards and accolades. The opening of Martinhal Sagres in 2010 established the group's reputation as a leading hotel developer in Portugal. The 5-star resort in one of the Algarve's most stunning coastal locations includes 37 hotel rooms, 132 village houses, 50 townhouses and villas with unique designs and a range of high quality leisure, sports and dining facilities. Between 2015 and 2016, they opened other Martinhal hotels and resorts in the Algarve and greater Lisbon. This included the opening of the world's first city-center luxury family hotel in Lisbon's historic and cultural quarter, Chiado, home to 37 stylishly designed hotel suites, ranging from studios to 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. In June 2023, Martinhal Residences and its hotel operation at Martinhal Lisbon Oriente, opened with a total of 152 accommodations including hotel apartments, and branded residences for sale. All four Martinhal properties are based on private investors acquiring villas and apartments with the option to enter their property into the letting pool of the operator. Since the brand's inception, Martinhal has become known for creating destinations that have global appeal. To date, they have sold over 300 Martinhal branded apartments and houses to individual expatriate buyers alone. Savills recently selected Martinhal Residences as one of the top 3 branded residences in Europe.

The collection of hotels and resorts includes:

• Martinhal Sagres Beach Resort
• Martinhal Chiado Family Suites
• Martinhal Quinta do Lago Family Resort
• Martinhal Residences and Martinhal Lisbon Oriente

Coming soon:

• Martinhal Residences Luz, in Lagos Algarve (40 residences for sale)
• Martinhal Belas Clube de Campo, near Sintra (20 residences for sale)