The Ivens sits in the Chiado district of central Lisbon, in a 19th-century building, themed around the Portuguese explorers Roberto Ivens and Hermenegildo Capelo. The interiors play up the explorer idea, with macaws, beetles, tropical plants and velvet, a cabinet-of-curiosities feel that gives the hotel real character. There are 87 rooms and suites, including a river-view penthouse, with a dedicated team to plan tailored itineraries. Dining is by Rocco, with an Italian restaurant in a theatrical show-cooking setting, a seafood-focused Crudo Bar, a gastro bar for lighter plates and a lively bar, and the hotel also has a jazz club. There is a 24-hour gym and a private car park. It suits couples and friends who want a stylish, central Lisbon base with personality, within walking distance of Chiado’s shops, cafes and sights.