Pestana Palace Lisboa Hotel & National Monument

A nineteenth-century palace, carefully restored, sits within its own private parklands above the Tagus River. Two swimming pools, a sauna, and a spa with a steam bath and hot tub occupy the grounds. Rooms are generously sized and elegantly furnished, several opening onto balconies that look over the gardens, some with a sitting area and sofa. The restaurant faces those same gardens and turns to traditional Portuguese cooking, while the…A nineteenth-century palace, carefully restored, sits within its own private parklands above the Tagus River. Two swimming pools, a sauna, and a spa with a steam bath and hot tub occupy the grounds. Rooms are generously sized and elegantly furnished, several opening onto balconies that look over the gardens, some with a sitting area and sofa. The restaurant faces those same gardens and turns to traditional Portuguese cooking, while the bar keeps snacks and drinks, and a poolside spot serves lighter fare through the summer. Central Lisbon lies about 18 minutes' drive away.