Art Nouveau palacete showpiece
Guests enjoy the run of an eccentric palacete, where Brazilian Art Nouveau opulence unfolds across quiet salons and riverfront garden terraces.
“You’ll feel as though you’ve arrived at a private mansion, with incense in the air, the ministrations of a soft-spoken butler...”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A 1909 Brazilian Art Nouveau palacete perched above Alfama's historic royal fountain.
Notable
Stained-glass windows and ornate stucco ceilings meet mid-century tulip tables and modern baths.
Notable
Intimate residential service with dedicated butler care across six river-facing palatial suites.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The neo-Moorish place is turn-of-the-century romantic, gilded and gorgeous, almost over-the-top, and much of the original stained glass, tile, moldings, and antiques remain.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set high in Alfama above the ancient royal fountain, cobblestone lanes and tiled facades wind downward toward the riverfront.
The rooms
Original stucco ceilings and antique marquetry frame Tagus River views, crowned by a three-level tower suite with a rooftop telescope.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Breakfast is served under crystal chandeliers in the palatial dining salons or outside in the terraced garden.
How it began
Entrepreneur João Antonio Santos built the opulent mansion in 1909 upon returning from Brazil, shocking local society with its flamboyant design.
Good to know
Stay here
Palacete Chafariz d'El Rei
Choose your dates to see every room and rate, and book in a few steps.
Add dates to see the price for your stay.
Or book with
Booking.com ExpediaWe may earn a commission when you book through Booking.com or Expedia. It never decides which hotels we include or how we rate them.
Lisbon
More like this
Santa Clara 1728
“Minimalist palace quarters”
Palácio Príncipe Real
“Aristocratic garden oasis”
Verride Palácio Santa Catarina
“Pombaline palace residence”
Locke de Santa Joana
“Convent audiophile clubhouse”
Bairro Alto Hotel
“Pombaline townhouse atelier”
Santiago de Alfama
“Restored palace lodgings”
Art Legacy Hotel
“Chromatic Beaux-Arts manifesto”
Palácio Ludovice Wine Experience Hotel
“Aristocratic wine quarters”
The app
Like this one? There are so many more.
Swipe any city’s hotels and heart the ones you love. The app gets your taste.
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.