Expert reviews
“Located mid-way between downtown and the historic Belém district, this is the height of five-star luxury, a Belle Époque palace built by a marquess who made his fortune importing chocolate from cocoa plantations on the equatorial island of São Tomé.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Lisbon.
‘It’s a little off the tourist trail, but this grand hotel overlooking the River Tagus is well worth seeking out. It offers four suites in the original palace, as well as more accessible accommodations in more modern wings.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Lisbon.
“The Portuguese-owned Pestana Group has a knack for melding tourism and history, and Pestana Palace Lisboa Hotel & National Monument is clearly the pinnacle of that passion.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Excellent breakfast
- Excellent Wifi
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
The Pestana Palace Lisboa Hotel & National Monument, or the Pestana Palace Hotel for short, is a five-star establishment that offers hospitality services of the highest quality. The hotel is situated on 54 Rua Jau in the Alcantara district of Lisbon where guests are treated to the epitome of luxury. Every minute of their stay is made comfortable while their satisfaction is guaranteed.
The hotel is a restored 19th-century building which has seen several renovations and refurbishments, combined with the original design, to create a hospitality masterpiece. When in Lisbon, the Pestana Palace Hotel is the place to stay.
The hotel offers two swimming pools, a sauna and a wellness center which are just some of the luxurious facilities that guests will enjoy while in the hotel. The hotel offers chic room options such as Classic Room with City View, Classic Twin Room with Garden View, Superior Twin Room with Garden View, Double Room with Spa Package and Classic Twin Room with City View.
Other accommodation options such as Classic Twin Room with Garden View, Suite and Superior Twin Room with Garden View are also available for booking.
The rooms in the hotel are fitted with standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning and a comfy sofa.
Guestrooms also come with a private bathroom with thoughtful touches such as free toiletries and bathroom slippers.
The lounge/bar area is the ideal place for guests to relax and enjoy a drink after a long day.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
21 August 2025
Stunning hotel, absolutely gorgeous
Absolutely gorgeous hotel dripping with history, just on the outskirts of Lisbon. Beautiful pool area and grounds. Easy access to the centre via Uber or Taxi, which was only around 5 or 6 euros. First class treatment at reception and upon arrival. Delicious breakfast buffet on the grounds.
Drinks were on the expensive side for Lisbon, but what I really didn't like was the fact they then also added a service charge without asking each time of 10-12% (I can't remember exactly the percentage). Coming from Spain we knew this is not the norm, and felt like they were taking advantage of their guests by sneaking it in there. Pretty sure diners at the Lake House would not notice and then add a tip on top as well. It just detracted slightly from the otherwise perfect experience, an unnecessary step as their patrons would most likely tip generously anyway.
19 August 2025
Excellent
Decoration and atmosphere
17 August 2025
Beautiful place
It’s a stunning property. Beautiful inside and outside. Loved the paintings on the walls, the old carriage, the breakfast was amazing. The rooms were cozy and nicely decorated. The beds were comfortable. Most of the personnel were friendly and apparently had been on a customer management course so well done.
The breakfast cue was chaotic and disorganised. They could ask people the day before to confirm times so they can allocate people to the respective busy times. When we finally got a table after 20 min we saw many empty tables and quite a few people walking around so it was a question of organisation. Outside they were not able to accommodate families over 4 people, why not try?
15 August 2025
good
indoor pool was wonderful outdoor pool temp was too cool
room was very small repair to shower taps was efficient although request for bath plug was ignored
15 August 2025
Fine hotel in a quiet neighborhood
In a quiet, residential neighborhood. Beautiful palace, breakfast was fantastic
Rooms weren't well lit and not enough electrical outlets in room, especially the bathroom
12 August 2025
Good stay, expect hotel’s stingy policies regarding drinking water
Well maintained palace
Stingy policies regarding water. Very expensive stay but they cannot afford to give you more than 0.5 litre of water per day, even when they charge you quite an exorbitant price compared to market rates of other five star hotels.
12 August 2025
Good stay
Very elegant property and well maintained. Staff is excellent and would go out of way to help you
Only one issue. They are very stingy about water bottles. When the stay is super expensive and property calls itself monument or palace, they are not expected to discuss number of water bottles given and then charge 6 Euros for each 0.5 litre water n bottle. In general, we have seen that no five star facility does that. This approach was completely not understood, especially when the daily room rate is so high and we were staying in suit , 3 of us and they expected us to manage a day with 0.5 litre bottle each. Too bad.
11 August 2025
Wonderful, really enjoyed it
Fantastic cool front tea area to sit and relax, especially the outside veranda. Staff very friendly especially (forgotten his name) music producer bar man in main bar. Breakfast buffet fantastic too, swimming pool area perfect in the evening time.
Not much to complain about!
5 August 2025
Exceptional
The breakfast is exceptional, every taste was catered for. I came with my four teenage grandchildren, they were overwhelmed with the beauty of the hotel. The desk staff were very helpful recommending restaurants and ordering taxis.
All good
5 August 2025
Everything except for housekeeping was wonderful.
The building was gorgeous. Especially, the outdoor swimming pool, garden, breakfast, and a lounge were wonderful.
Housekeeping was somewhat disappointing. The room was not supplied with the expected items such as cups, water, and wine glasses, and the minibar was not checked. Additionally, the policy of checking in during the afternoon caused some inconvenience. Even though I did not answer the phone, staff opened the door without permission while I was about to take a shower, which was quite unsettling. In addition, some housekeepers were not so kind.
3 August 2025
Loved it.
Great location. Beautiful setting. Beautiful hotel.
Check-in and check-out process. Needs modernization.
24 July 2025
Exceptional
We had a great stay at Pestana, cannot find anything to complain. Super beautiful palace side, amazing breakfast room + pools both outside and inside.
Well.. in sauna there is no bowl to throw water on stones, which really hurts a Finnish person.
24 July 2025
Very good
The hotel is very nice but the service was not good.
The service was not good, although people is nice they are not organized and the waiting time at the bar was too long. They need professionalism being such a nice hotel.
22 July 2025
Fantastic place to relax away from intensity of Lisbon.
Very relaxing great swimming pool, close to LX and Belem. A short taxi ride from the centre.
Looking tired in some areas
22 July 2025
A-mazing place, great people. Great food
I liked the art work. This hotel is like a beautiful museum. The food was amazing. The best part of this hotel is the employees. They were very polite and helpful
Nothing
21 July 2025
Exceptional
Breakfast was amazing. We had a very nice suite that fitted ourselves and 2 small kids. Indoor pool was great, outdoor pool was beautiful, but water very cold. On site restaurants serve delicious food. Well located in between all the main sites of Lisbon. Staff go the extra mile to provide you with whatever you need
I would just mention the cold water in the outdoor swimming pool
19 July 2025
Gorgeous property and over the top breakfast.
Magnificent property and staff! Kerem, the server during breakfast was 5 star. Bar server was exceptional. Greeter at entrance to property was joyful and helpful.
A little out of city center. Needed more staff at pool- Didn’t see anyone for over an hour. A server at breakfast could have been more helpful.
19 July 2025
Wonderful magical experience in Lisbon
the front desk and hotel staff were beyond amazing. Super helpful and humorous. The rooms were lovely, we upgraded for the last night which was massively worthwhile to experience the original suites.
The bar area / staffing needs some improvement at the hotel bar.. the staff were always super busy (understaffed for the size of the hotel) and it was a bit of a mess and took a while to get an order in
17 July 2025
Will come again:)
Beautiful architecture, great amenities and breakfast
A bit far from the major attractions but if you like a nice stroll you will love it
11 July 2025
A lovely location and great customer service.
What an incredibly relaxing place to stay and recoup from some stressful weeks before I arrived. Lovely grounds, attentive staff, a beautiful place to rest and relax.
8 July 2025
Very good
The historic feeling, beautiful setting and gardens!
The staff is overwhelmed so the restaurants and especially the breakfast are chaotic and don’t do the beautiful setting any justice.
7 July 2025
Exceptional stay at Pestana Palace
The breakfast was outstanding. The staff on the front desk was very helpful. The pool is beautiful. We had dinner in the hotel and the food was exceptional. The grounds are beautiful too.
30 June 2025
Exceptional
Everything that you might expect for a wonderful stay
29 June 2025
Probably the best hotel we have stayed in .
Nothing to dislike. Exceptional staff and quality facilities in a historic building.
Room not ready at 3pm which was slightly irritating.
26 June 2025
Amazing stay.
The staff was amazing, super helpful and friendly. The breakfast buffet was super good.There were fun activities for my daughter. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
I would have loved a comfyer bed.
23 June 2025
My favourite in Lisbon.
Gorgeous, clean, well-appointed down to every detail. Plenty of beautiful public spaces. The restaurant was amazing for breakfast and dinner. I love this place!
21 June 2025
Exceptional
Very beautiful hotel, almost breathtaking Staff are extremely helpful! Good breakfast and exceptional dinner
None
13 June 2025
Wonderful stay!
Great service Immaculate rooms Fantastic breakfast
Bathtub
8 June 2025
Exceptional
The Pestana Palace and the grounds were exceptional! The entry and lobby were very impressive with stained glass and two curved staircases leading up to the sitting rooms, the dining rooms and the piano bar. These rooms were lovely with tall windows and decorated ceilings! Eating breakfast each morning in the lovely dining room was a highlight! The food and drinks at the buffet were very impressive and delicious! The extensive gardens and the pool area were very nice to relax at each evening. The beds were very comfortable and it was a great place to adjust to the new time zone and start our 2 week tour of Portugal.
8 June 2025
met expectations for a Palatial stay
the Palace building meets expectations. guest manager provided Anniversary cake and spumanti with personal note
the walk from room to breakfast and lobby was ridiculously long. restaurant for dinner was not up to par for five 5
6 June 2025
Beautiful corner room.stunning views
The building is beautiful.
Nothing
31 May 2025
Exceptional
Best location very close to the convention center. Excellent breakfast with a variety of food options. Only tea and coffee service was slow a little bit:(((
would it be possible to leave a chocolate during evening turn down service, which would make me quite happy :)))
31 May 2025
Very comfortable and very memorable.
Amazing historic property, tastefully restored. Very comfortable room. Conveniently located to congress centre. Staff were very helpful and attentive. Great breakfast.
Occupants of neighboring room arguing very loudly in the early hours of the morning.
26 May 2025
Very nice!
Beautiful!! Luxurious and beautiful !! Breakfast is spectacular!! The little sweet as a courtesy was very delicious
Maybe it could have a games room with a snooker
23 May 2025
Exceptional
Cleanliness, staff, facilities, breakfast, garden and pool
Location
22 May 2025
exceptional hotel, plan to return
professional staff, friendly and helpful, great surroundings, exceptional breakfast,
21 May 2025
Amazing hotel
Amazing palace.
Gym was pretty base.
17 May 2025
Exceptional
Palace, park, swimming pool, personnel, valet parking
16 May 2025
Stunning interior
Beautiful old palace with stunning interior and very friendly staff. Breakfast was also great
Dated so no outlet next to the bed, super old-fashioned hair dryer that barely worked. No full length mirror
14 May 2025
Versailles vibes in a perfect place to relax.
This property is beautiful. It was like staying in Versailles in Lisbon. The pool was incredible and the gardens beautiful. Not to mention the main building. When I saw seating at my breakfast table I imagined I was at the French court. The staff is the most amazing staff ever! I’ve stayed in many places and nowhere have I found more serviceable people. All the way from reception to the maids.
I loved everything. Nothing bad to say.
11 May 2025
Thoroughly relaxing with easy access to Lisbon city-centre and Belém sites.
The gardens, lounging areas, breakfasts, spa and pool, bedrooms, staff in all areas of the property
8 May 2025
very pleasant
Park and spa
access to city
4 May 2025
Memorable
Property was absolutely stunning and great to see such an emblematic location being used so well.
The rugged floor was probably the thing I enjoyed the least, given how much dirt it accumulates.
3 May 2025
Staff & hotel amazing, concierge VERY helpful
The opulence was amazing.
A bit far out of town, but it was an old residence, so it would be in the residential area !
29 April 2025
My go to in Lisbon
Everything. It is a first class hotel where you are greeted authentically happy upon arrival by the staff. The food at the restaurant is delicious, the bar is a gem and the pianist is fabulous. The facility overall is well kept and resembles the opulence of the palace from the very beginning.
28 April 2025
The most beautiful hotel in Lisbon
Outstanding facilities, breakfast and staff.
28 April 2025
Exceptional
Beautiful hotel with super friendly & helpful staff
27 April 2025
Weekend with friends
The reception staff were excellent. My son's wallet was lost and handed in. My friends birthday was the Saturday morning, the receptionist noticed this and ordered a cake for him at breakfast
Nothing
27 April 2025
If money is no issue, this is the place to stay!
Service
Price too expensive
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Chapel/shrine
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Children's playground
- - Hammam
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Spa facilities
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Outdoor pool
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Pool and wellness
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property

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21 August 2025
Fabulous