Pestana Palace Lisboa, The Leading Hotels of the World
Hotel · Bairro do Alto da Ajuda ·
Restored 19th-century manor with lush gardens, pools, spa
Restored 19th-century manor with lush gardens, pools, spa
"Its construction was ordered by the Marquis de Valle Flôr in the late-19th century and is surrounded by tropical gardens that include the original lake and a pavilion with a series of paths that is the place for encounters of lovers and intrigue. As the Marquis also had a palace in Paris, it influenced his choice of decoration and selection of styles. Frescoes, hand-painted tiles, marble and vintage design details. Enjoy the beauty and the silence and treat yourself to a 5 star Vodka Martini - because you are worth it." - Relax, we are the good guys
"Luscious and increasingly well-placed for the LX Market and Village Underground (both musts), this palace hotel also sits near Belém for the city’s most storied pasteis de nata and the MAAT museum. A beautiful outdoor pool makes it a summer favorite when the mercury pushes 95 degrees, and rooms—whether city-facing or garden-view—are equally delightful. —Matthew Buck" - Abigail Malbon
"Occupying a restored 19th-century manor once owned by the Marquis of Valle-Flôr, this nationally listed property unfolds across an immaculately manicured private park with palms, sculptures and a former pond now used for swimming. The lavish interiors feature frescoed ceilings, stained-glass windows and grand oil paintings, while leisure facilities include a spa with an indoor pool and Turkish baths and a main restaurant with Regency flair. The hotel’s scale (around 194 rooms) accommodates both refined dining experiences and seasonal events such as an elegant poolside “chic-nic” on the lawn." - Laura Dannen Redman
"About a 20-minute cab ride from the historic city center, Pestana Palace Lisboa in Santo Amaro bears a unique honor: it’s a designated national landmark. The 194-room property occupies a carefully restored 19th-century manor that once belonged to the cocoa baron Marquis of Valle-Flôr and is set in an immaculately manicured private park filled with lush palm trees, subtropical plants, sculptures, and a former pond-turned-swimming pool. Lavish architectural details such as ornate ceiling frescoes, soaring stained-glass windows, gleaming marble columns, and intricately carved woodwork combine with magnificent oil canvases, glittering chandeliers, and garlanded mirrors to give the air of a gilded cocoon. Four sprawling Royal Suites—one of which reportedly hosted Madonna as recently as 2017—are within the palace itself, while smaller, elegantly furnished rooms are located in two modern annexes."
"Pestana Palace Lisboa Hotel, Alcântara. Its construction was ordered by the Marquis de Valle Flôr in the late-19th century and is surrounded by tropical gardens that include the original lake and a pavilion with a series of paths that is the place for encounters of lovers and intrigue. As the Marquis also had a palace in Paris, it influenced his choice of decoration and selection of styles. Frescoes, hand-painted tiles, marble and vintage design details. Enjoy the beauty and the silence and treat yourself to a 5 star Vodka Martini - because you are worth it."
