Corinthia Lisbon is a five-star hotel a little out from the old centre, with views towards the Aguas Livres aqueduct and a strong wellness focus. Interiors carry a contemporary Portuguese feel, developed with ceramic artist Anna Westerlund and inspired by the city’s tiled facades and Atlantic light. Dining is varied, from the contemporary Portuguese Erva to the Asian and Latin American Soul Garden, the Mediterranean Olivae and terrace, a lobby lounge and a 24th-floor sky lounge with city views. The spa is the standout, with thirteen treatment rooms, a water therapy circuit, a heated pool and a gym, and a shelf of recent spa awards. It suits couples and city travellers who want comfortable, modern rooms and a serious spa, with the sights of Lisbon a short ride away rather than on the doorstep.