Opened
2017
Price
$$$
Outside the door
Bairro Alto palace perch
An 18th-century palace reimagined as residential suites, combining historic Portuguese stonework with a social rooftop looking across Lisbon's hills.
“Within the old walls of the palace, local architects Metro Urbe have skilfully blended the 18th and 21st centuries...”
What it’s good at
Notable
Monochrome calçada-inspired flooring beneath a sculptural cubic brass chandelier by Beau McClellan.
Notable
A restored eighteenth-century aristocratic palace centered on its original sweeping stone staircase.
Notable
Suites showcase Portuguese craft, from Vista Alegre ceramics to Claus Porto bath amenities.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
an 18th-century mansion in the city’s elevated Bairro Alto district, one whose exterior splendor remains intact but whose interiors have been thoroughly renovated
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set in Bairro Alto, the entrance opens right opposite the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint and the yellow Glória funicular.
The rooms
Apartment suites feature fully equipped kitchens and hand-woven tapestries, with multi-layered glazing shutting out the lively nightlife below.
The spa
Four underground treatment rooms host Ayurvedic rituals, shiatsu bodywork, and bespoke facials beneath the palace.
The sauna and gym
A pine-lined Finnish sauna and steam room join a 24-hour fitness room equipped with cardio machines and weights.
Dogs stay too.
Lumi Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
The fifth-floor rooftop serves seasonal Portuguese dishes and cocktails overlooking terracotta roofs and São Jorge Castle.
How it began
Built in the eighteenth century for the Counts of Lumiares, the restored palace retains its sweeping central stone staircase.
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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.