Palace in art district of Alcântara
MACAM - Museu de Arte Contemporânea Armando Martins - is located in the center of art district Alcântara, one of Lisbon's most important cultural areas. The MACAM Hotel is located in the museum, which is housed in the carefully restored Palácio Condes da Ribeira Grande, an 18th-century palace with monumental staircases, vaulted ceilings, wood paneling and a chapel, and has been expanded with a futuristic wing. The whole is connected through a garden with reflecting water features, sculptures and contemporary architectural elements. Here, history, art and a five-star stay are united in one immersive experience. Where the world can't find you...
The art collection
The museum opens to the public the collection of Portuguese modern art and national and international contemporary art that collector Armando Martins started in 1974. Highlights in the four galleries include works by Amadeo de Sousa Cardozo, Paula Rego, Thomas Struth and Marina Abramović. In addition to the permanent exhibition, MACAM also has temporary exhibitions.
Tips & tops from MACAM Hotel:
- Its location is extraordinarily spectacular: in a former port area with a lively mix of bars and restaurants in the harbor below the Ponte 25 de Abril, Europe's longest suspension bridge
- 64 tastefully decorated rooms with a contemporary feel: 44 rooms and six studios in the old palace and 14 rooms in the new wing
- Contemporâneo Food & Wine is a restaurant with personality that serves modern interpretations of Portuguese flavors
- The MACAM café serves light meals and homemade sweets such as the beloved Portuguese custard tarts, pasteis de nata
- The rooftop pool atop the new wing offers panoramic views of the bridge and Tagus River
- For live music and cocktails, visit à Capela Live Arts & Bar, the restored chapel open exclusively to hotel guests
- The modest gym offers views of the clock tower, and there is a treatment room where massages can be given upon request
- There is a small auditorium for events and workshops
