Vermelho Melides, Christian Louboutin’s first hospitality project, is excited to join Relais & Châteaux’s handpicked collection of unique and independent hotels across the world.
Opened in April 2023, Vermelho is an intimate 13-room hotel set in the village of Melides, deep in Portugal’s Alentejo region. Louboutin, who has a long-standing admiration for Portugal and the area, has spent many weeks designing his collections in the country inspired by the unique light and culture of the people. The name Vermelho, meaning red in Portuguese, is the perfect homage to his signature colour and the design is a tribute to the unique natural beauty and heritage of the region.
The traditional sky-blue property is decorated with ceramics by sculptor Giuseppe Ducrot and features interiors that are both baroque and joyful, with décor designed by Madalena Caiado. Typically Portuguese, but inspired by Louboutin’s favourite colour, the red tiles lining the floor of the bar come from the famed Azulejos de Azeitao ceramic factory. The hotel’s 13 rooms and suites are decorated with furniture, antiques and objects taken from Louboutin’s own private collection, and most have their own terrace opening onto the garden and swimming pool. The Xtian restaurant serves tasty, bistro-inspired Portuguese cuisine using artisanal ingredients.
Established 70 years ago, Relais & Châteaux is an association of 580 hotels and restaurants across 65 countries, owned and operated by independent entrepreneurs who are passionate about their craft and committed to forging long lasting relationships with their guest. Members protect and promote the wealth and diversity of the world’s culinary and hospitality traditions, to ensure they continue to thrive. The full list of the 12 new properties joining Relais & Châteaux’s collection can be found here. https://www.relaischateaux.com/us/magazine/the-concierge/news/new-properties-march-2024
Rates from 400 Euros including breakfast https://www.vermelhohotel.com/
