Renovated
2017
Price
$$$$
Outside the door
Pombaline palace residence
An eighteenth-century count's home reimagined as a private townhouse stay, pairing aristocratic grandeur with quiet modern ease above the Tagus River.
“The restored 18th-century palace exudes elegance, seamlessly blending historic details with contemporary glamor.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Restored stone archways and wood-coffered ceilings complement low-slung seating and silk wall panels.
Remarkable
Restored eighteenth-century aristocratic palace featuring original Pombaline architecture and blue-and-white azulejo tiles.
Notable
Tailored breakfast from the chef, Celso de Lemos linens, and dedicated suite butler care.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
This splendid old palace in the blossoming Chiado district dates back to the year 1750, and it’s full of lovingly preserved original architectural detail.
“The hotel’s 18 spacious rooms, meanwhile, are wrapped in a muted palate of light browns, low-slung grey sofas, slender AJ floor lamps and de Gournay silk wall panels.”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set right beside the Miradouro de Santa Catarina, the palace overlooks the Tagus River within easy walking distance of Chiado.
The rooms
Suites showcase carved wooden ceilings and Rococo plasterwork, with freestanding soaking tubs set against panels of eighteenth-century blue azulejo tiles.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A glass-encased lap pool sits on the upper terrace, overlooking terracotta rooftops and the Tagus River.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
SUBA serves modern Portuguese cooking overlooking the Tagus River, and cocktails are poured beneath stone arches downstairs.
The former home of an 18th-century count, Verride Palácio de Santa Catarina channels Lisbon’s political and design legacies, with Moorish archways...
How it began
Rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, the riverside palace served as the private residence of the Count of Verride into the twentieth century.
“Housed in an 18th-century palace, Verride Palácio Santa Catarina has 18 rooms, each with its own character and a different perspective on Lisbon.”
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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.