Pestana Palace Lisboa

"Its construction was ordered by the Marquis de Valle Flôr in the late-19th century and is surrounded by tropical gardens that include the original lake and a pavilion with a series of paths that is the place for encounters of lovers and intrigue. As the Marquis also had a palace in Paris, it influenced his choice of decoration and selection of styles. Frescoes, hand-painted tiles, marble and vintage design details. Enjoy the beauty and the silence and treat yourself to a 5 star Vodka Martini - because you are worth it." - Relax, we are the good guys

"Pestana Palace Lisboa is itself a designated national landmark. The 194-room hotel occupies a carefully restored 19th-century manor that once belonged to the cocoa baron Marquis of Valle-Flôr, and now caters to queens of pop like Madonna. The manor is set within an immaculately manicured private park filled with palms, subtropical plants, sculptures, a former pond-turned-swimming pool, and a spa with an indoor pool and Turkish baths. Palace interiors give the air of a gilded cocoon—all ornate ceiling frescoes, soaring stained-glass windows, and magnificent oil canvases—while the main restaurant, Valle Flôr, has Regency airs and Portuguese fare. Guests may linger on Saturdays for a ‘chic-nic’ lunch on the lawn by the pool." - Laura Dannen Redman

"About a 20-minute cab ride from the historic city center, Pestana Palace Lisboa in Santo Amaro bears a unique honor: it’s a designated national landmark. The 194-room property occupies a carefully restored 19th-century manor that once belonged to the cocoa baron Marquis of Valle-Flôr and is set in an immaculately manicured private park filled with lush palm trees, subtropical plants, sculptures, and a former pond-turned-swimming pool. Lavish architectural details such as ornate ceiling frescoes, soaring stained-glass windows, gleaming marble columns, and intricately carved woodwork combine with magnificent oil canvases, glittering chandeliers, and garlanded mirrors to give the air of a gilded cocoon. Four sprawling Royal Suites—one of which reportedly hosted Madonna as recently as 2017—are within the palace itself, while smaller, elegantly furnished rooms are located in two modern annexes."

"Pestana Palace Lisboa Hotel, Alcântara. Its construction was ordered by the Marquis de Valle Flôr in the late-19th century and is surrounded by tropical gardens that include the original lake and a pavilion with a series of paths that is the place for encounters of lovers and intrigue. As the Marquis also had a palace in Paris, it influenced his choice of decoration and selection of styles. Frescoes, hand-painted tiles, marble and vintage design details. Enjoy the beauty and the silence and treat yourself to a 5 star Vodka Martini - because you are worth it."