It is located in the centre of the old part of Lisbon and its history can be traced back over 2130 years to 130 BC.

The Palace overlooks the rooftops of old Lisbon to the Tagus River and beyond and is surrounded by medieval streets.

A recent six year renovation, using traditional building techniques and materials, has transformed this property into an exclusive, luxury hotel. The high quality of the restoration has won international awards however, the final cost exceeded 24 million dollars.

The result is a peaceful, authentic and luxurious Hotel with eight sumptious bedroom suites, terraces and sitting rooms. The library has more than 4000 books, publications and papers, in a variety of languages and themes including ecology, sustainable development and philosophy.

The building has 59 famous 18th Century painted tile panels containing over 30,000 individual tiles.

The rooms are furnished with 17th and 18th Century antiques and oil paintings. They blend perfectly with African and Japanese artefacts and the ultra-modern sculptures and beautiful carpets which also adorn the hotel.

The restoration has been carried out with the owners passion for ecological friendly and sustainable development using lime mortar, natural ventilation, low temperature central heating and sophisticated insulation of the roofs, floors and walls. Power consumption is reduced to one tenth of a modern building.

The accommodation comprises of eight individually furnished suites and two apartments which all have fax, internet and telephone. However, no rooms have a television.

The ceilings of the suites are 17th Century and one suite features the staircase from the time when that the Moors occupied much of Portugal.

These luxury suites are decorated with silks and each suite is named after a Portuguese writer, artist, philosopher, traveller, inventor or ecologist.

As all are different, a brief description is below. The best (and most expensive!) are :

Bartolomeu de Gusmao Suite
Facing south and the river. Duplex with hall, living room, bedroom with king size bed, bathroom and a terrace with view.

Padre Himalaya Suite
All round view. Duplex with living room, bathroom and double bedroom.

Other accommodation :

Fernao de Magalhaes Suite - Duplex with 2 halls, living room, twin bedroom and bathroom.

Alvaro de Campos Suite - Facing east with river view. Private entrance. Hall, bedroom with "king size" bed and bathroom. Entrance from outside.

Egas Moniz Suite - Facing north. Two living rooms, 2 bedrooms and bathroom.

Fernao Mendes Pinto Suite - Facing southeast with river view. Entrance hall, double bedroom and bathroom.

Agustinho da Silva Suite - Entrance Hall, large bedroom with king size bed and bathroom.

Gil Vincent Suite - Facing south overlooking the river. Living room, bedroom with king size bed, bathroom 2 terraces. One small Winter garden.

There are also two apartments :

Amandeu Souza Cardosa Apartment - Facing south and overlooking the garden. Hall, living room, bathroom, bedroom, balcony, terrace but without a kitchen.

Alberto Caeiro Apartment - Overlooking the garden. Hall, living room, 2 bedrooms (1 with independent bathroom) and kitchenette.

Breakfast is served daily in the dining room of the Palace. The Cafe Belmote which serves coffee, local cakes and natural foods is open to the public from 10 am to 7 pm.

The organic garden has been totally redesigned and planted with numerous local species of flowers, shrubs, fruit and trees. The beautiful outdoor swimming pool is faced in black marble.

The Palacio also has its own small Chapel.

It is an ideal location for those who seek tranquillity, beauty, space and fresh sea air. All this in the centre of the capital city of Portugal.

This hotel does not have a restaurant but in the surrounding city there are many ranging from the local eating place to top international restaurants. The management of the hotel will advise on the best for your requirements.

The entrance to the Palace is from an ancient, narrow cobble stone street and there is very limited parking for cars. It is suggested that a taxi is used to reach the hotel.

There are many golf courses in the area, please click here for details.