Locke de Santa Joana: Lisbon’s design-led aparthotel in a historic convent

Set within a restored 17th-century convent near Avenida da Liberdade, Locke de Santa Joana is Lisbon’s largest aparthotel, blending heritage with contemporary design

Locke, the lifestyle aparthotel brand, has made its mark in Portugal with Locke de Santa Joana in Lisbon. Set in a restored 17th-century convent close to the city’s iconic Avenida da Liberdade, the brand’s largest property to date combines historic architecture with a contemporary design-led sensibility.

The aparthotel spans 370 rooms across nine floors, including apartments, hotel rooms, penthouses and suites. Renowned interior design studios Lázaro Rosa-Violán and Post Company led the transformation, restoring the convent and integrating it with a new-build structure to create a seamless dialogue between old and new.

Public areas reflect the layered history of the site, with each social space taking cues from the convent’s past. Guest rooms are furnished in natural tones and tactile materials, combining architectural fragments with modern comforts. Local fabrics, ceramics and stone finishes root the interiors in Lisbon’s creative traditions, while bespoke furniture and lighting bring a considered edge. Every unit includes a fully equipped kitchen, offering an independent alternative to traditional hotel stays.

Beyond the rooms, Locke de Santa Joana offers extensive amenities. A co-working hub, meeting and event spaces, a large gym and workout studio, and a courtyard with outdoor pool provide ample options for work and leisure. An on-site museum showcases artefacts uncovered during the restoration, deepening the connection between guests and the building’s history.

Food and beverage are a focal point. Santa Marta, the all-day dining restaurant, serves flavours of the southern Mediterranean, while Café Castro’s offers a relaxed café-meets-co-working space with pastries, sandwiches and coffee. The subterranean Spiritland brings a music-led concept to the property, complemented by The Kissaten whisky bar, O Pequeno Champagne and martini bar, and Santa Joana, a Portuguese brasserie created in partnership with an internationally renowned chef.

With its layered design, cultural programming and varied dining, Locke de Santa Joana reflects Lisbon’s dynamic balance of heritage and modernity.

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