The Hotel Pestana Palace Lisboa is a 5-star hotel in a 19th-century palace, a declared national monument, surrounded by gardens with views of the Tagus. It has two pools and a spa, and it suits celebrations or breaks for two.
Location and getting around
It is on Rua Jau, in the upper part between Alcântara and Belém. The Jerónimos Monastery is 1.8 km away, about 30 minutes on foot. For the centre, a taxi or public transport is best: it is 4.4 km to Praça do Comércio and 4.3 km to Rossio. The airport is 9.1 km away.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have a flat-screen TV and a minibar, and many open onto a balcony over the gardens. The suites add a seating area with a sofa. The gardens surround the palace and the river can be seen from them. According to the hotel itself, the bar serves snacks and drinks, and the main restaurant overlooks the gardens.
- Two pools and a spa with a sauna.
- Private gardens.
- Restaurant serving Portuguese cooking, and a bar.
- Buffet, continental, American or à la carte breakfast.
Who it suits
- Guests celebrating something who want a hotel with history.
- Anyone who wants a pool and a spa in the same stay.
- Those who like the idea of being halfway between Belém and the centre.
- Visitors staying several days who want to alternate sightseeing with afternoons in the garden.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00. Wi-fi is not listed among the services, so ask if you need it for work. See also other 5-star hotels.