"Built over Roman ruins and once the home of Belém Tower’s governor, Palácio do Governador offers a stay rooted in Lisbon’s maritime past. Designer Nini Andrade Silva has transformed the building with vaulted ceilings, painted woodwork, and centuries-old tiles preserved throughout. The hotel includes two pools, a spa inspired by ancient thermal baths, and a restaurant set beneath original domes. Rooms range from Mansard doubles beneath historic beams to the grand Governor’s Suite. Just minutes away is the original bakery behind Lisbon’s famed pastéis de Belém, still serving them daily." - Tablet Hotels