Pestana CR7 Lisboa - Lisbon

Masterminded by hotel giants Pestana and Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, Pestana CR7 Lisboa brings a modern twist to downtown Lisbon. Expect dramatic. fun decor and lots of references to ‘The Beautiful Game’, including ball-shaped lighting, football-textured walls, crowd cheers in hallways and themed menus in the bar.

Set in the historic Baixa Pombalina district, packed with Neoclassical Pombaline architecture, the hotel is 160 metres from Praca do Comercio, an impressive plaza overlooking the Tagus River, and 600 metres from the Santa Justa Lift, which offers amazing city views. For nightlife hotspots, visit Cais do Sodre, or head to the Chiado neighbourhood for shopping and theatres – both are within 850 metres’ distance. Explore the steep cobbled streets of Bairro Alto, which you can reach in under a mile. Humberto Delgado Airport is around five miles from the hotel.

This historic building has been transformed inside, with modern interiors putting a colourful spin on industrial style. The football theme also includes artwork throughout the hotel – some rooms even have rugs printed with seven Ronaldo footprints. Accommodation offers CR7 Rooms, with upgrades granting wider city views. CR7 Superior Rooftop rooms overlook the city’s attractive skyline, while CR7 Familiar Hat-Trick rooms provide more space. With two small terraces and Tagus River views, the CR7 Suites are the largest and have the best views. No matter which accommodation you decide on, you’ll find TVs with Apple and Android streaming capability, fast Wi-Fi, USB charging points and mood lighting.