As Janelas Verdes is a small boutique hotel full of charm set in an 18th-century townhouse formerly inhabited by Portuguese writer José Maria Eça de Queiróz. It’s located in a picturesque street near the banks of the River Tagus in Santos, Lisbon’s design district, a convenient address to explore the capital.

Inside, a rich décor of paintings, embroidered cushions, small pieces of art, and period details combined convey a sense of warmth and homeliness that feels like arriving at a friend’s house. The communal areas include a wood-paneled library with a terrace overlooking the river and a delightful terraced garden filled with greenery, both providing lovely gathering points for reading and talking with a drink from the honesty bar.