Evora, Portugal
M'ar de Ar Aqueduto
Restored aqueduct palace
Evora, Portugal
Opened
2008
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
The house
M'AR De AR HotelsRestored aqueduct palace
Centuries of palace history sit right against Évora's aqueduct arches, opening into quiet gardens and low-slung modern wings.
What it’s good at
Notable
Clean contemporary lines contrast with original barrel-vaulted ceilings and historic palace stonework.
Notable
Restored sixteenth-century palace quarters preserving classified Manueline windows and a vaulted stone chapel.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Easy to find thanks to its location next to the aqueduct and occupying part of the former Palácio dos Sepúlveda (16C).
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The arches of the Água de Prata Aqueduct run along the grounds, with Évora's cobblestone historic center just beyond the door.
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The rooms
Modern wing rooms open onto private terraces over the garden. In the palace wing, spaces retain original vaulted ceilings.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
An outdoor pool sits beneath the stone aqueduct arches. Inside, the heated hydrotherapy pool has waterfalls and submerged massage jets.
The spa and gym
Treatment rooms at the spa include a dedicated Vichy shower. Nearby, a mirrored gym holds cardio machines.
At the table
Chef António Nobre serves regional Alentejo dishes beneath vaulted arches, and outdoor terraces look out at the aqueduct.
How it began
Workers converting the former textile factory rediscovered the sixteenth-century palace chapel buried behind bolts of fabric stacked to the ceiling.
Evora
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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.