"For history lovers Blissfully free from any hills (a rarity in Lisbon), The One Palácio da Anunciada is a peaceful respite from chaos from the minute you step inside, when your luggage is seamlessly whisked away and you’re offered a cold glass of Portuguese sparkling wine. Located two minutes from both Avenida da Liberdade (Lisbon’s most prestigious shopping avenue) and Praça de Rossio, you can explore much of the city without having to take on its steep inclines, which for some is reason enough to book. Each room has a sumptuous oversized bed, a desk for working, and an array of handy bathroom products ready for guests to use. During our stay, we were in an attic room, which was spacious and even had a separate seating area with a small sofa and chair. I loved the many small touches, from the local ginjinha liqueur and sweet treat left in our room at night to the very practical control panel. Many elements made the stay feel like stepping back in time: the cave-like hallways outside the spa, where I envisioned past residents taking a stroll, the stained glass windows reflecting light inside, and the many maps found when hotel renovations first began, dating back sometimes hundreds of years, now proudly framed and displayed on the walls. While the rooms and facilities are undoubtedly modern, these small reminders of what Lisbon was helped create a travel story in my mind that will last beyond my trip. Price: Doubles from around $310 Address: R. das Portas de Santo Antão 112 134, 1150-268 Lisboa, Portugal" - Abigail Malbon
