W Algarve marks the first W Hotel to open in Portugal

W Hotels today announces the opening of W Algarve in Portugal.  The hotel features 134 west-facing guest rooms and suites, alongside 83 W-branded Residences, which incorporate natural hues and tactile finishes.

Guests can discover large, private balconies with ocean views and duplex-style layouts, and unearth the local culture through curated artwork, custom-made furnishings, and Portuguese-influenced such as bedside lanterns, headboards, and Algarve tiles. Premium rooms include 10 aptly named WOW Suites, all featuring a private rooftop terrace, and the seaside retreat, the E WOW Suite. 

Spanning 2,100 square feet, W redefines the classic presidential suite with its signature E WOW Suite.  The spacious room features an ultramodern Bang & Olufsen® sound system and a panoramic rooftop terrace where lush gardens accent head-turning coastal views, a zero-edge lap pool, DJ mixing booth, and dining space.

W Algarve has six dining destinations.  Overseeing dining throughout the hotel is Portuguese chef Nuno Goncalves, who just made his return to Algarve after 13 years spent at some of London’s restaurants including Quaglino’s, Aqua Shard, Galvin La Chapelle and The Wolseley.

Market Kitchen presents local cuisine reimagined to create modern interpretations of globally inspired classics, fresh from the land and sea. Cabanas await at WET Deck with a double-level infinity pool perfect for soaking up the sun, sounds and summer cocktails, while SIP @ WET serves nutritious dishes and cooling quick bites.

Paper Moon offers panoramic views of the grounds, Atlantic Ocean, and beyond. The Mediterranean sister to the original Milanese restaurant – Paper Moon Giardino – serves Italian cuisine. Next door, Sea Sky is the place to sip and mingle with a pre- or post-dinner cocktail, taking in the golden bay of Armação de Pera below, where rugged cliffs meet the ocean’s horizon. Meanwhile, W Lounge is the place to start or end the night, with fresh petiscos and a drink menu ranging from single-origin Portuguese coffee to libations using wines from Portugal’s winemakers.

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