Cascais, PortugalCentro Historico
Legacy Hotel Cascais, Curio Collection by Hilton
Coastal garden boutique
Centro Historico Cascais, Portugal
Opened
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
HiltonCoastal garden boutique
This is a low-key coastal boutique where days center on a sunny garden pool and sheltered outdoor terraces.
What it’s good at
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front doors open onto Avenida 25 de Abril, a short walk from the historic center and town beaches.
The rooms
Second-floor rooms open onto private garden patios, and higher floors look straight out across the Atlantic.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A timber deck flanks the outdoor swimming pool, and a wood-slatted indoor pool sits on the lower level.
The spa & gym
Restaurant
Ardea
Chef José Luiz Diniz cooks contemporary Portuguese dishes beneath red floral wallpaper and wavy patterned ceilings.
The Hotel Bar
Bartenders pour champagne and craft cocktails across a curved blue counter beneath suspended brass racks.
How it began
The grounds once belonged to Hotel Cidadela, a 1966 address that hosted guests from Samuel Beckett to Vinícius de Moraes.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.