Pestana in Lisbon

Pestana Palace Lisboa

Alcantara 2001 $$$

“Gilded nineteenth-century palace retreat”

Quiet

Heritage Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Luxe Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Resort Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Resort A world of its own. No reason to leave the property. The whole shorthand →

Solar do Castelo

Alfama $$

“Medieval castle redoubt”

Quiet

Heritage Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Local Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand →

Pestana Rua Augusta

Santa Maria Maior 2023 $$

“Pombaline boutique revival”

Lively

Heritage Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Design Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Social Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand →

Our shorthand

What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.

How well they pull it off

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

Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.

Luxe

The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.

Local

Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.

Social

Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.

Heritage

A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.

Wellness

Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.

Classic

A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.

Resort

A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.

Scene — what’s outside the door

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.