When you are holidaying in Portugal’s vibrant capital, the first thing to do is find a great hotel where you can take some time to relax and enjoy a little luxury. These hotels are some of the finest that Lisbon has to offer the discerning guest, and will be sure to make your holiday a truly unforgettable experience.
LX Boutique Hotel, Rua do Alecrim, 12, Lisbon
This hip and stylish boutique hotel nestled in Lisbon’s trendy Barro Alto district is bigger than you would imagine, housing 61 rooms across 5 floors in a quirky 18th-century powder-blue building. The hotel is very well situated being a mere a 5 minute walk from the river, with the bustling city centre is only a 15 minute brisk walk away. The atmospheric bars and restaurants of the Barrio Alto are all within easy walking distance too.
Expect comfortable, clean, and beautifully designed rooms, and best of all – a superb selection of sushi at in-house restaurant, Confraria, who also offer a complimentary tasting menu between 6:30 and 7:30pm.
Palácio Belmonte, Páteo Dom Fradique, 14, Lisbon
For a romantic getaway or honeymoon, you can’t go wrong with a visit to Palacio Belmonte. Built on the surrounding walls of Lisbon’s Castle São Jorge, the city’s most important historical site, you can enjoy breath-taking views over the city and beyond the Tagus River. Take breakfast on the terrace, spend time sitting by and swimming in the glamorous pool, and just generally enjoying being in a tranquil, secret place right in the middle of the hubbub around the castle. With just 11 decadently decorated suites all with silk-draped beds and black marble baths, you are guaranteed to have an intimate, luxurious and well-attended stay.
Corinthia Hotel, Avenue Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, Lisbon
Corinthia Hotel Lisbon is the perfect place from which to explore all the amazing sights and sounds that Lisbon has to offer, located only a short distance from both the Lisbon Portela Airport and the historic city centre. This grand hotel boasts over 500 rooms and is frequently used for conferences and events, and the efficient and accommodating team of staff is only too happy to cater for your every need.
The fully equipped Corinthia Signature spa offers you the chance to relax and unwind, and a choice of two restaurants and three bars mean you don’t even have to leave your hotel to have a top-class dining experience. If you are lucky, you may even get the chance to upgrade your room for free if you are their ‘customer of the day’!
Palácio Ramalhete, Rua das Janelas Verdes, 92, Lisbon
Located in a leafy suburb opposite the National Museum of Ancient Art, Palacio Ramalhete is an attractive, three-storey 18th-century townhouse with beautiful traditional Portuguese décor, featuring stucco ceilings and hand-painted blue and yellow wall tiles. This quiet boutique-style hotel is prized for its authentic Portuguese atmosphere, and you can expect lots of white-painted wood furniture, airy, light rooms, flagstone floors and open fires. Enjoy sampling some home-style Portuguese cuisine at the cosy bar.
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