The Palácio Belmonte is a truly remarkable property, often celebrated as one of the world’s best and most interesting hotels. It’s located on the site of an ancient (as in, 100 B.C.) palace on an Alfama hilltop near St. George’s Castle. There are eleven impressive suites, and… more no two are alike. The Padre Humalaya suite is perched in a vaulted Roman tower and has 360-degree views; the Gil Vicente suite has a garden and three terraces. The library contains thousands of volumes; the music room has gorgeous old Portuguese tiles. This is not a typical tourist hotel with amenities like room service. Everything is very discreet, designed to give guests the feeling of being in a stunning home.
Before going to the Belmonte we read the previous review and looked at the web-site - and were still surprised by what we found. This is not a five star hotel - it is hardly a hotel at all, being run like a private house which happens to have... more
We stayed at the Palace Belmonte from the 22nd of June till the 24th. This hotel is a real hidden gem!! The location is perfect (close to the castle) and the service is great (eventhough the portugees way of service is not always up to other... more
This exclusive property which has been used by kings and queens was such a treat during our recent visit to Lisbon. Prior to our arrival, we phoned the hotel and informed them of our allergy to cigarette smoke. When we arrived, the staff greeted us... more
We spent many weeks investigating hotels in and around Lisbon and concluded the Palcio Belmonte was by far the best value for money. This is NOT a budget location but the savvy traveller would do well to consider this hotel. The location is first... more
I routinely check this site before foreign hotel selection and this is the first review I have written. We have travelled all over the world and generally stay at 5 star hotels where ever we go. I have to say the Belmonte is the coolest, most unique... more
