Mama Shelter, the unique French brand of bold, colorful and fun hotels, arrived in Lisbon and is the first hotel in the Iberian Peninsula. It is a family business that has revolutionized the hospitality market with an eccentric, sassy, ​​lively and approachable approach to hospitality. Founded in Paris in 2008 by the Trigano family (co-founders of Club Med), Mama Shelter offers guests a blend of shared fun, accessibility and exceptional service in cities and neighborhoods with unique histories. In Lisbon, it is located in the heart of the city, between the vibrant Príncipe Real and Avenida da Liberdade, and at a distance of 10 minutes from Parque Eduardo VII and its extraordinary view over the city. Mama Shelter hotels are established in cities with a remarkable history, absorbing the local heritage. The design of Mama Shelter Lisboa is a tribute to the history of the Portuguese capital. Conceived by the brand's own design team – Mama Design Studio – the unique style that decorates the walls, floors and ceilings of Mama Shelter Lisboa is a game between pop culture, a bohemian style and the Portuguese maritime heritage. From the Viúva Lamego tiles on the facade to the carpet with blue waves on the floor of the rooms, Mama Shelter Lisboa was designed to create a warm space – a space that takes care of its guests – while invoking the free spirit brought by the fresh air. of the Tagus River. The hotel is always open for customers who just want to visit the restaurant – a central point in the concept of Mama Shelter Lisboa, whose co-founder, Serge Trigano, defines it as “a restaurant with rooms above”. At Mama Shelter Lisboa's restaurant, a Portuguese reinterpretation of a French brasserie, guests will find a menu that combines classic Portuguese flavors, French specialties and typical Mama Shelter dishes. In addition to the restaurant, the new unit has a pizzeria that serves Mama's famous pizzas – and which, for the first time, are also available for takeaway. There is also a large island with a bar, made from local marble, which serves unmissable cocktails, the unmistakable Portuguese coffee. Spread over eight floors, the 130 rooms at Mama Shelter Lisboa were designed by Mama Design Studio with the aim of creating the perfect atmosphere of comfort. Located on the ninth floor of the building, the Rooftop takes the Mama Shelter Lisboa atmosphere to new heights – literally. Equipped with an elegant island with a briquette bar, the unmistakable Food & Beverages offer features signature cocktails to delicious snacks and finger food. The rooftop is thus the perfect place to relax, without neglecting the quality that made the restaurant famous with rooms above – and now, below. Equipped with Balinese beds, sun loungers and seats to enjoy cocktails and finger food, an island with a bar and a pergola to provide protection when needed, lots of greenery and passionate decorative lights. Even more fascinating is the landscape, in which Lisbon is truly the protagonist. Offering a panoramic view of the city – from the São Jorge Castle to the 25 de Abril Bridge, passing by the Estrela Basilica and Cristo Rei –, it is between the distinct lines of Lisbon’s landscape that the space promises afternoons of gentle relaxation and nights of pure relaxation. fun. Mama Shelter's unique musical curation is guaranteed, with a weekly program that has already made Mama a favorite in Lisbon. The rooftop has a DJ booth integrated into the bar and an entertainment area ready to welcome locals and travelers in the same amalgamation of styles, languages, references, colors, sounds – in other words, in the unique spirit of Mama Shelter Lisboa.