The Pool at Memmo Alfama Hotel

"In a historic city blessed with seven hills and a river stretching for 10 miles, breathtaking views are not hard to find but few match those from the Memmo's pool, the surrounding sun deck, and many of the rooms"

"Though surrounded by history, the hotel has an uber-contemporary feel, from the exterior mural by conceptual artist Vhils (Alexandre Farto) to the clever minimalist design by local architect Samuel Torres de Carvalho, who preserved original facades and added a rooftop pool and sun deck overlooking the River Tagus"

"Travelers interested in staying in an upscale designer destination in Lisbon should also consider the Epic Sana, which has similar amenities, a larger pool, and comparable room rates"

"From its sleek terrace, with inset pool, are some of the city’s best views of Alfama’s characteristic church spires and red roofs, beyond which flows the wide Tagus River"

"By night, the mood picks up at the sleek rooftop lounge, where the city’s style set gather around a red-tiled lap pool (in the summer) or fire pit (during the winter) to clink glasses and witness spectacular sunsets over the neighborhood's rusty rooftops and Tagus River"

"Then, for the rest of the day the sultry ruby-red pool was all ours"

"Memmo Wine Bar & Terrace is split over several levels, with drinks and snacks served by the pool or up a level for the most impressive views as you sip"