Olissippo Lapa Palace Hotel
Estrela, Lisbon
“Aristocratic garden palace sanctuary”
Condé Nast Traveler
“This palace on the outskirts of Lisbon offers much-coveted space and breathing room, as well as lush garden, pool, and kid-friendly services.”
Vibe
Tucked into Lisbon's hilltop diplomatic quarter, subtropical garden paths wind past koi ponds and fountains overlooking the Tagus River.
“Aristocratic garden palace sanctuary”
An 1870s aristocratic palace featuring preserved ceiling frescoes by Columbano and custom Bordalo Pinheiro ceramics.
Attentive palace service, marble bathtubs, Vista Alegre porcelain details, and lush subtropical garden grounds.
Running continuously in Lapa since 1992, hosting multi-generational family banquets and afternoon tea overlooking the Tagus.
In the hilltop diplomatic quarter of Lapa, among grand mansions overlooking the Tagus River.
Rooms
Historic palace suites feature ornate period furnishings and Vista Alegre porcelain, while garden-wing balconies look out across the terracotta roofs.
Wellness
An indoor heated pool is wrapped in traditional azulejo tile murals, alongside a Turkish bath, sauna, and garden swimming pool.
Backstory
Originally an 1870s aristocratic residence for the Count of Valenças, the ballroom still carries ceiling frescoes by master painter Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro.
Eat & drink
Mediterranean dishes are served beneath floral chandeliers at Lapa Restaurant, and Rio Tejo Bar pours afternoon tea over river panoramas.
The neighborhood
The quiet streets of Lapa are lined with foreign embassies and grand residences, perched high above the city center's bustle.
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