Lisbon’s Lapa Palace Named One of Europe’s Top 50 Hotels
Just when GoLisbon added it to its list of hotels, it was announced this week that Lapa Palace was ranked among the top 50 hotels in Europe by Forbes Traveler. That publication also placed it in the “Forbes 400” list, meaning it’s also one of the best 400 hotels in the world.
The beautiful conversion from a private noble residence into a hotel in 1992 has since then attracted a long list of affluent and even famous guests through the years. As GoLisbon Blog already told you here, this is one of the favorite celebrity hotels in Lisbon. Not only does it provide a luxurious stay amidst a beautiful botanical garden, but it also gives an authentic taste of Portuguese culture in its décor, using original tapestries, azulejos, and a marble stucco façade.
The only non-Portuguese feel in the hotel is at the restaurant, where the menu is mostly Italian with a few Portuguese flavors thrown in. But you’ll fully return to Lisbon when you go back to your room, as many of them have private balconies overlooking the city and the river.
At the end of your stay, celebrate your surely-memorable time in Lisbon with a dip in the pool (indoor or outdoor), or go for a stroll in the garden before checking out the services of the spa. No matter what you choose to do at this hotel, you’ll no doubt understand Forbes‘ distinction and leave wanting to return.
