Area Daily: Jeronimos 8, Boutique Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal

For a great weekend getaway, try Lisbon. There’s shopping, nightlife, museums; add to that its cultural diversity, laid-back feel and architectural time warp and you have a perfect weekend escape. While in town, sleep at Jerónimos 8, the city’s newest design hotel.

Set in picturesque Belém, Lisbon’s historic monument and museum district, Jerónimos 8’s stellar location is just steps away from the Tagus riverfront, and minutes from downtown Lisbon and the beaches of the Estoril Coast.

Housed in a traditional Portuguese building from the 1940s, Jeronimós 8 represents a unique synergy of modern design and historical association. Floor-to-ceiling windows, clean-lined minimalism and the wengé-cube welcome desk of the lobby are a daring modern contrast to the elegant, old stone façade.

The perfect starting point to explore the nearby Bélem Tower, the Coach Museum, the Berardo Collection, the Naval Museum, the Tropical Garden Museum, and the original Bélem pastries factory!