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Hôtel Vermelho is a Relais & Châteaux property in Melides, a small village in Portugal's Alentejo region, ten minutes from the Atlantic coast. Owned by Christian Louboutin, the hotel features 15 rooms, suites and villas, each with original décor incorporating the owner's private collection, sculptures by Giuseppe Ducrot, and ceramics from the historic Azulejos de Azeitão factory. The property centers on Xtian restaurant, offering Portuguese bistro cuisine and regional wines.
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Melides sits in Alentejo, Portugal's tranquil inland region, ten minutes from the Atlantic coast. The village setting allows direct access to coastal and rural activities while maintaining distance from larger cities. The region's preserved landscapes and Atlantic shoreline define the hotel's natural context.
The hotel offers 15 rooms, suites and villas. Each accommodation has its own original style and most feature a terrace opening onto the garden and swimming pool. The room types include Double Vista Verde, Double Vista Verde with Terrace, Jardim Português Junior Suite, Vermelho Junior Suite, Matinha Suite, and two villas—Villa La Maison des Bateaux and Villa La Salvada. All accommodations are individually decorated, drawing on the owner's private collection of furniture, antiques and objects.
Xtian restaurant serves tasty, bistro-inspired Portuguese cuisine prepared with local artisanal ingredients. The hotel bar features red tiles from the famed Azulejos de Azeitão ceramic factory, a reference to Portugal's traditional tile-making heritage. Wine tasting is available as part of the hotel's regional food and beverage program.
The property includes a heated outdoor pool and spa with massage services. On-site activities span yoga, meditation and relaxation classes, jogging, biking and mountain biking. The surrounding region offers nine-hole and eighteen-hole golf courses, horseback riding on the beach, hiking, sailing, diving, surfing and a range of water sports including paddle and windsurfing. General hotel facilities include a restaurant, car park with electric charging station, internet access and air conditioning throughout. The multi-storey property has an elevator and accessible rooms and common areas available.
The hotel appeals to art and design enthusiasts drawn to unique, curated interiors and the owner's private collection. Nature-focused travelers seeking outdoor pursuits—particularly horseback riding, coastal activities and hiking—will find consistent options. Those seeking a creative, unconventional retreat in a small-village setting rather than a resort will find the property's aesthetic and location suited to their interests. Couples and small groups looking for a distinctive Portuguese destination will find the combination of design, regional cuisine and coastal proximity relevant.
Editorial verification: Hôtel Vermelho is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Hôtel Vermelho is in Melides, a small village in Alentejo, Portugal, ten minutes from the Atlantic coast.
The hotel is a Relais & Châteaux property.
The hotel has 15 rooms, suites and villas. Room types include Double Vista Verde, Double Vista Verde with Terrace, Jardim Português Junior Suite, Vermelho Junior Suite, Matinha Suite, and two villas: Villa La Maison des Bateaux and Villa La Salvada. Most accommodations feature a terrace opening onto the garden and pool.
Xtian restaurant serves bistro-inspired Portuguese cuisine made with local artisanal ingredients. The hotel also has a bar and offers wine tasting.
Facilities include a heated outdoor pool, spa with massage services, restaurant and bar. Activities include yoga, meditation and relaxation classes, jogging, biking, hiking, horseback riding, sailing, diving and water sports. Nearby, guests can access nine-hole and eighteen-hole golf courses.
No, pets are not accepted at the hotel.
Yes, the multi-storey property has an elevator and at least one accessible room, common areas and main restaurant.
Hôtel Vermelho is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Hôtel Vermelho is in Grândola, Portugal. Address: Melides, Grândola, Setúbal, Portugal.
| Location | Grândola, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Address | Melides, Grândola, Setúbal, Portugal |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/hotel-vermelho/
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