Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel

What Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel does

Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel is a 5-star boutique hotel located in the historic Cais do Sodré neighborhood of Lisbon, Portugal, operated by Great Creation, S.A. as part of the GreatCreation Collection Hotels group. The property's defining feature is a preserved 33m² section of the 1373 Fernandina Wall (Muralha Fernandina), discovered during construction and integrated into a dedicated archaeological lounge (Sala Fernandina) on the basement level — a 14th-21st century artifact collection unique to the site. The hotel was founded in 2017, employs 57 staff, and is registered with Turismo de Portugal under RNET 7202.

The core offering combines accommodation (rooms and suites with complimentary minibar) with an integrated on-site ecosystem: Porter Bistrô restaurant under Chef Artur Roldão, 146 Bar under Bar Chief Luis Duarte, Sense Spa (sauna, Turkish bath, sensation shower, Halo Therapy), a weekly activities program (cooking workshops, wine tastings, walking tours), and a vouchers/merchandise shop. Distribution runs through a GuestCentric-powered direct booking engine on a multilingual website (English, French, Portuguese, Spanish) plus online travel agencies. Pricing is structured around tiered rate plans (Pay Now and Save, Plan Ahead 30/60 days, flexible rates with breakfast).

Revenue is generated primarily through room rentals, supplemented by F&B transactions, spa services, gift vouchers (from €15), and branded merchandise (€10-€42). The property holds ISO 9001, EU EcoLabel (PT/051/006), Ecostars Gold E4, and UN Global Compact credentials, and has earned three consecutive TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Best of the Best awards (2022-2024) plus the #1 Traveler's Choice ranking, alongside recognition from CNJ Awards (2024, 2025), FTG Gold (2025), WLHA (2023), and Hotel Awards (2019, 2020, 2022). The target customer is international tourists seeking historically significant luxury accommodation in Lisbon, with a secondary segment of couples and solo travelers seeking intimate boutique experiences.

Name

Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel

Legal name

Great Creation, S.A.

Website

https://corposantohotel.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel is a 5-star boutique hotel in Lisbon's Cais do Sodré district, operated by Great Creation, S.A. It serves international leisure travelers with luxury accommodation built around a preserved 1373 Fernandina Wall archaeological site, complemented by on-site restaurant, bar, spa, and activities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Boutique Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic & Heritage Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heritage & Historic Boutique Hotels (THAGADAD), Art & Culture (Gallery/Museum) Hotels (THAGADAC), Boutique Resorts (Small-Scale Resorts) (THAGADAJ), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Luxury boutique hotel
• Historic hospitality services
• Hotel accommodation
• Fine dining restaurant
• Spa wellness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisbon

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: Room rentals for overnight stays in 5-star boutique hotel. Revenue from room bookings with various rate options including non-refundable rates, breakfast-inclusive packages, and advance booking discounts.
2. Porter Bistrô Restaurant: On-site restaurant under Chef Artur Roldão offering Portuguese comfort cuisine. Revenue from dine-in customers including hotel guests and external visitors.
3. 146 Bar: Bar service under Bar Chief Luis Duarte, offering cocktails and beverages. Revenue from bar sales to hotel guests and external patrons.
4. Gift Shop / Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including bathrobes (€42), bath towels (€20), face towels (€10), towel sets (€28), pillowcases (€11), and Corpo Santo branded umbrellas (€16).
5. Vouchers: Gift vouchers for restaurant and bar experiences. Porter Bistrô vouchers from €25, 146 Bar vouchers from €15. Valid for one year.
6. Spa Services: Wellness services including sauna, Turkish bath, sensation shower, and Halo Therapy. Revenue from spa treatments and services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel operates a 5-star boutique hotel in Lisbon's historic Cais do Sodré neighborhood, offering luxury accommodation in rooms and suites, an on-site Portuguese restaurant (Porter Bistrô) and cocktail bar (146 Bar), Sense Spa wellness facilities, an exclusive archaeological lounge (Sala Fernandina) featuring preserved 14th-century Fernandina Wall, curated guest activities, and branded merchandise and gift vouchers.

Product overview

Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel is a 5-star boutique hotel offering integrated hospitality services. The core offering comprises accommodation (rooms and suites with complimentary minibar) and dining (Porter Bistrô restaurant and 146 Bar). Add-on services include Sense Spa wellness facilities, an exclusive Activities Program with gastronomic workshops and wine tastings, and the unique Sala Fernandina showcasing Medieval Lisbon archaeological ruins. The hotel also sells gift vouchers and branded merchandise. All services are available to hotel guests, with some offerings (spa, activities, shop) accessible to both guests and external visitors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Porter Bistrô: Bistro restaurant located within the hotel premises, serving Portuguese cuisine with Chef Artur Roldão
• 146 Bar
• Sense Spa
• Sala Fernandina

Products and services

• Hotel Accommodation Five-star boutique hotel accommodation in rooms and suites located in Lisbon's historic Cais do Sodré district, including complimentary mini-bar access and free daily walking tours. Targeted at international tourists seeking luxury historical stays.
• Porter Bistrô Restaurant On-site restaurant led by Chef Artur Roldão serving authentic traditional and contemporary Portuguese comfort cuisine, available to hotel guests and external visitors.
• 146 Bar Cocktail bar led by Bar Chief Luis Duarte offering a variety of cocktails and beverages in a relaxed atmosphere, available to hotel guests and external patrons.
• Sense Spa Wellness facility offering sauna, jacuzzi, Turkish bath, sensation showers, Halo Therapy, and gym access, exclusively for guests aged 18 and older.
• Sala Fernandina Exclusive guest-only historical lounge and reading room on the basement level featuring 33m2 of preserved Fernandina Wall (Muralha Fernandina) dating from 1373, with archaeological artifacts from 14th-21st century Lisbon.
• Vouchers & Merchandise Shop Sale of gift vouchers for Porter Bistrô (from €25) and 146 Bar (from €15), plus branded merchandise including bathrobes (€42), umbrellas (€16), pillowcases (€11), towel sets (€28), bath towels (€20), and face towels (€10).
• Guest Activities Program Weekly program of curated activities for hotel guests including gastronomic workshops, pastry workshops, regional wine tastings (Alentejo, Porto, Lisboa), and free walking tours, complimentary with accommodation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 33m2 of medieval wall preserved and accessible to guests
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supportive.

• Great Creation, S.A.coreOthersParent company of Corpo Santo Hotel. Located at Largo do Corpo Santo 25, 1200-129 Lisboa. The Great Creation Collection Hotels group operates this boutique hotel property.
• Turismo de PortugalcoreOthersPortuguese tourism authority that issues official registration numbers (RNET 7202) for licensed tourism establishments.
• GuestCentriccoreTechnology or IntegrationHotel website and booking technology provider powering the hotel's direct booking engine and website functionality.
• United Nations Global CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorpo Santo Hotel subscribes to the UN Global Compact, committing to 10 principles covering human rights, labor practices, environmental protection, and anti-corruption. Hotel publishes monthly sustainability reports as part of this commitment.
• RefoodsupportiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood donation partnership - hotel donates 360 meals annually to Refood, a food recovery organization fighting hunger.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Valverde Hotel: Boutique heritage hotel on Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon. Overlapping in the upper-boutique luxury segment targeting international cultural and leisure travelers.
• Verride Palácio Santa Catarina: Luxury boutique hotel in a restored 18th-century palace in central Lisbon. Closest comparable on heritage-building luxury positioning and price-tier to Corpo Santo.
• Memmo Alfama Hotel: Lisbon 4-star boutique hotel in the Alfama historic district. Most directly comparable in scale, category, and target customer (cultural leisure travelers seeking heritage boutique stays in central Lisbon).
• Hotel Portugal: 4-star boutique heritage hotel in Lisbon's Baixa. Comparable historic-building boutique operating model serving international leisure travelers.
• Santiago de Alfama: Boutique heritage hotel in the Alfama district of Lisbon. Competes for the same international cultural traveler with similar room scale and historic-building character.
• Pousada Castelo de Palmela / Pousada de Lisboa: Pousadas de Portugal heritage-lodging brand with properties in/around Lisbon. Comparable on historic-building luxury accommodation in the Lisbon region, though operating under a national group brand.
• Hotel da Estrela: Boutique heritage hotel in a converted 19th-century palace in Lisbon's Estrela district. Similar historic-palace boutique operating model and target guest.
• Casa Balthazar: Small luxury boutique in central Lisbon focused on historic charm and personalized service. Directly comparable niche positioning and intimacy of stay.

Broad incumbents

• Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa: Established 5-star hotel on Avenida da Liberdade operated by a major international group. Overlaps on luxury Lisbon stays and F&B but at materially larger scale and under a global brand.
• Pestana Palace Lisboa: 5-star luxury hotel in a 19th-century palace in Lisbon, operated by Pestana Group. Comparable heritage-luxury positioning but as part of a multi-property national chain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/corposantohotel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/corpo-santo-hotel
• Instagraminstagram.com/corposantohotel

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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