Lisbon: A different but welcome side to the Portuguese capital

Lisbon is not the first destination to come to mind when considering a short break with small children, but on their recent visit, Deirdre O’Shaughnessy and her family discovered a whole new aspect to the Portuguese capital

Homem-Sol sculpture in the Park of the Nations, Lisbon, Portugal.

Past visitors to the picturesque Portuguese capital will recall colourful trams juddering up cobbled laneways, queues for the funicular to see the city’s spectacular harbour, and the draw of seafood and pasteis de nata (the city’s famous custard tarts).

But a new offering from Portugal’s Martinhal hospitality group, in the city’s trendy Park of Nations neighbourhood, shows an entirely different side of the city. A family hotel with a chic twist, Martinhal Residences is a blend of smart business hotel and luxury family destination.