Restored palacete bolthole
Tucked behind garden walls, the palacete offers the serene rhythm of an intimate private residence with quiet salons and leafy terraces.
“Step inside and it still feels like the private home it once was. Stained glass windows from Spanish turn-of-the-century artist Antoni Rigalt create color…”
What it’s good at
Notable
Paulo Lobo set minimalist garden-wing quarters against the mansion's hand-painted salon ceilings.
Notable
An early-twentieth-century townhouse preserving traditional tiled eaves and regional Portuguese carved woodwork.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Today, it’s a 19-room hotel that still feels residential in spirit, with hand-painted ceilings, stained glass by Catalan artist Antoni Rigalt, and gallery-worthy art throughout.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in residential Cedofeita near Boavista, the hotel sits a short walk from the food stalls of Mercado do Bom Sucesso.
The rooms
Mansion rooms feature ornate stucco ceilings and stone balconies, while sleek garden wing quarters showcase clean lines and marble bathrooms.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated saltwater pool sits in the enclosed garden, flanked by sun loungers and mature camellias.
The spa
Treatment rooms look onto the garden, and therapies draw on French skincare from Olivier Claire.
Restaurant
Bistrô Severo
The bistro occupies a glass-roofed courtyard lined with green tiles, serving traditional Portuguese and Mediterranean plates.
At the table
Breakfast is served out among the garden flowers, and evening drinks are poured in the wood-panelled bar lounge.
How it began
Archaeologist Ricardo Severo constructed the palacete in the early 1900s for his Brazilian wife, sourcing architectural details from across Portugal.
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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.