9HOTEL MERCY, Lisbon

9Hotel Mercy - A design hotel with rooftop bar in historic Bairro Alto

Located between Luís de Camões Square and São Roque Church, this 47-room Lisbon hotel occupies a building designed by architect Miguel Saraiva. The contemporary rooms feature black and golden tones, with velvet and natural silk finishes. A rooftop terrace on the 6th floor provides panoramic views across the old town, São Jorge Castle, and Tagus River. Room categories range from 22-75.5 ft^2 Classic rooms to 46-157.5 ft^2 Suites with private terraces. The property includes a coworking space, meeting room for 18 persons, and breakfast buffet service. Situated 5 minutes' walk from Baixa-Chiado and 10 minutes from Rossio, the hotel places guests within walking distance of Bairro Alto's shops, restaurants and Fado houses. The Carnal Gastrobar serves antojitos, tacos and quesadillas in an artistic setting.

Pros

The rooftop bar offers unobstructed views from the 25 de Abril Bridge to São Paulo district

Located in a vibrant area with numerous traditional Fado venues and restaurants

Rooms feature high-end materials like velvet and natural silk

Architectural design harmoniously blends with the 16th-century Portuguese style of the neighborhood

Cons

6 miles distance from Humberto Delgado Airport

Some rooms face the internal courtyard rather than street views