Location
Lisbon, Portugal

Set in Lisbon’s Belem district, this five-star hotel occupies a restored 19th-century palace with a grand neoclassical facade, ornate plasterwork, marble staircases and gilded salons. Surrounded by centuries-old gardens with palm trees, flowering shrubs and stone pathways, the hotel offers a peaceful setting with partial views of the Tagus River.

Spacious guest rooms have tall ceilings and feature either a king-size or two twin beds, each topped with a deep, pillow-soft mattress and layered in crisp cotton linens. Interiors are finished in soft neutral tones with wood furnishings and large windows overlooking the city. Generous en suite bathrooms include a full-size bathtub and deluxe aromatherapy bath products. Additional amenities include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, USB sockets, minibar, coffee machine, safe, desk, telephone and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Dine at Valle Flor, located in the palace’s former ballroom with frescoed ceilings and tall windows. The menu features regional dishes such as rosemary-infused lamb and codfish with chickpeas. In warmer months, Casa do Lago serves Asian-inspired plates beside the garden pond and Allegro Bar offers cocktails and snacks in a relaxed indoor lounge.

The hotel’s expansive gardens are adorned with marble statues and tropical vegetation. Two pools—one outdoors with sun loungers and another indoors, heated to a comfortable temperature—are ideal for exercise or relaxation. With a gym, Turkish bath and full-service spa, the hotel offers a complete range of wellness options, including massages, facials and body treatments.

Sustainability efforts include energy-efficient lighting and climate control, EV charging stations, eco-certified amenities and preservation of the historic gardens using low-impact landscaping methods.