Coastal dune playground
A modernist glass pavilion anchors this Atlantic coastal retreat, where pine forests give way to links golf and equestrian trails.
“Still, the rooms are spacious and light, with sky-blue vinyl floors, white walls, and large balconies offering sea or golf course views.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Seawater balneotherapy treatments, indoor and outdoor pools, and a panoramic park-facing sauna.
Remarkable
Arthur Hills championship links and a 230-stall equestrian center span coastal pine dunes.
Notable
A modernist Y-shaped steel and glass structure framing Atlantic views across coastal dunes.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
The sleek minimalist interiors, adorned with little more than clean-lined furniture and the occasional piece of modern art, are all about drawing the outside in.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park surrounds the grounds with pine-covered dunes, and the Atlantic surf at Guincho Beach is five minutes away.
The rooms
Loft-style rooms wear crisp marine blues and white, with private balconies that face the dunes and the Atlantic.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The thermal circuit
Floor-to-ceiling glass in the dry sauna and Turkish bath looks across the dunes, beside heated seawater hydrotherapy pools.
The spa and pool
Treatment rooms look onto pine foliage through full-height glass, and an outdoor seawater pool sits beneath the hotel wings.
Dogs stay too.
Ipsylon Restaurant & Bar
Tables look out toward coastal pines and the Atlantic, serving fresh regional seafood prepared with classic French techniques.
The 142 glass-fronted guest rooms seem to float above the dunes, their private balconies offering sea views and vistas over the golf course.
At the table
The Japanese Bar prepares sushi and sashimi in an open-plan lounge lined with colorful painted canvases.
How it began
The Champalimaud family acquired the estate in the 1920s, later enlisting architect José Amaral Anahory to design the Y-shaped glass structure.
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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.