Verride Palácio Santa Catarina

I stayed overnight on a Hilton Free Nights Award and there is little doubt in my mind that this was the best hotel stay I have ever had. I didn't want to leave the hotel for a minute.||When we arrived, we received a tour of the premises, including the rooftop bar, the outdoor pool and the beautiful common areas. When we got to our room, we were knocked out by the view, the bed, and the complimentary baked goods, champagne and beverages. ||We were also told that we were entitled to a complimentary 15 minute massage, which my wife and I had scheduled for later that afternoon. I immediately said to my wife "this might be the best place I've ever stayed out" and she corrected me, saying "it definitely is."||The massage was unbelievably good. My wife paid to extend it and received a very, very good massage for way less than it should have cost. While she was gone, the hotel sent a small birthday cake to our room (quick note: make sure to complete the ore-arrival questionnaire the hotel sends a day or two before arrival to inform it of any special occasions worth celebrating). I also toured the rooftop bar and saw a great view of the city from the 2nd highest vantage point in the city.||We spent an hour at the rooftop pool, which was small but luxurious. ||The hotel's main restaurant was closed the night we visited, but the hotel's secondary restaurant was open and delicious. ||We slept very, very well on a large bed that may have been king-sized plus.||The next morning we were treated to a five-course breakfast which included fresh-squeezed juice, cappuccino, charcuterie, breakfast breads, yogurt with fruit, an egg dish and a dessert pancake. Again, everything was excellent!||I have read some of the more tepid reviews and cannot stress enough that our experience was amazing. Maybe your mileage may vary, and maybe some of your experience depends on your room (ours was 6.2 and is highly recommended), but I cannot imagine a better hotel stay!

Extraordinary experience at the Verride Palacio Santa Catarina! |We stay in many hotels per year, including some five star rated ones, and this stay was the best of our lives. |The elegant room was impeccably clean, quiet and comfortable with a stunning view from the balcony. |Our massage therapist, Annabella, gave us each the best message we have ever had. |We had dinner at the hotel’s Lisbon Club 55, which was the best Portuguese food we have had. |Miguel greeted us and gave a helpful and informative tour of the Palacio, which is uniquely and beautifully decorated with both modern and classic art. |The five course breakfast on the deck was exquisite. Wish we could have stayed longer, but we definitely plan to return to Lisbon just to stay here again! |Thanks to all the excellent staff who made our stay so memorable!

Staying here was an utter delight. Everyone at this former palace welcomes you into their kingdom where you feel indulged like former courtesans. Perfectly positioned, the ambience is superb, the food is sublime and the friendliness of all the staff is so welcoming. Our top tip is to indulge in booking a treatment as the therapists are true, true healers with magic in their hands. My husband walked in barely able to stand straight or walk without a limp and yet he came out like a new man and pain free|We cannot recommend this hotel highly enough.

Incredible boutique feel but luxury everywhere. Location is perfect. Breakfast (4 course) is the best I’ve ever had at a hotel. Staff all friendly and helpful. Well worth the price, will go again!

The palace hotel can be one of the best in Lisbon-Portugal. Since arrival the service was very good, check in process took only minutes. The room was large and comfortable. The included breakfast was very very good, not only many choices as buffet and ala carte but also very good quality and tasty food. The location is also quite good for walking, many of the main lisbon attractions are in walking distance. The view point Miradouro de Santa Catarina with spectacular view across the Tagus River is spectacular and at night we can see the lighted statue of Jesus - Santuario de Christo Rei across the river. Just one problem though for car driver, because the hotel is in the closed area with access control from the nearest access road - Rua Marechal Saldanha and a PIN number is needed to have the electornic road block removed, but the PIN code can be requested from the hotel reception.

A Perfect Stay—Even for Just 12 Hours! We had the pleasure of staying at Verride Palácio Santa Catarina for a short overnight layover on my wife's birthday, and although we were only there for about 12–14 hours, it was truly one of the best hospitality experiences we’ve ever had. From the moment we arrived, the level of care and attention was unmatched. Every single team member knew who we were and greeted us with warmth and genuine kindness. We never had to ask for a thing—the staff anticipated our needs and made everything seamless. To our surprise, we were welcomed with thoughtful gifts upon arrival, setting the tone for an unforgettable stay. The next morning, before our early flight, we woke up to a stunning breakfast, beautifully curated by the chef—another example of how this team goes above and beyond. We left feeling deeply grateful and incredibly impressed. Verride made a short visit feel like a full escape, and we cannot wait to return and truly relish in the experience over several days. This is hospitality at its finest. Thank you to the entire team for making our quick stay feel like a dream.

The best of the best! Five nights here were a dream come true. We stayed at Verride Palacio de Santa Catarina for five nights in late February, and the experience was beyond perfect. The location offers a beautiful view of Lisbon, the luxurious yet cozy rooms, and above all, the overwhelming service! In particular, the breakfast was absolutely incredible. It wasn’t your typical hotel breakfast, but each and every one of the unique menus was made with care, and the quality was so great that I looked forward to it every morning. Every bite made me exclaim, “Is this real?” But what impressed me the most was the meticulous attention to detail from the staff. In fact, all the staff I met during my stay were incredibly kind and warm, but after a few days, I regret not remembering all their names. Among them, Augusto and Daniel at the front desk, and Alexandra and Andre from the F&B team—these four were truly impressive. Staff, you may not remember our Ko family, but we will never forget. Even the day before check-out, when I received a small flower as a gift, I was so touched that I almost cried. It was so touching that they even paid attention to such small details. If you visit Lisbon without experiencing this hotel, you are missing out on the real charm of Lisbon. I will definitely, absolutely, come back. Verride Palacio de Santa Catarina, I love you!!! ❤️

Love this hotel! Staff is the nicest in the world. Very comfortable room and beds. Stayed here twice now, highly recommend. Chef is awesome to top it off.

the best of the best. Everyone was so warm & welcoming. The rooms were luxurious & the bed was so very comfortable & the sheets so soft! The food was fresh, elegantly presented & soooo delicious! Views, massive fresh flower, incredible staff.... you won us over. Until next time!!

The hotel is located in an automotive restricted area. If you drive, obtain access information from the front desk. This caused a little confused which had me driving around Bairro Alto, looking for an access point. Cannot put in words how satisfied I am with the hotel and staff. After two weeks of holiday around Iberia Lisboa marked the end of my trip. The hotel is an oasis in the chaos of Bairro Alto. The restaurant and rooftop bar are great for small groups of friends. The staff is amazing and extremely friendly. I rank the professionalism and service of Verride Palácio compariable to any exclusive hotel in the world.