This legendary Palace, built for the last Kings of Portugal in 1885, was converted into a deluxe hotel in 1917 providing the very best of Portuguese hospitality. Today, its fine tradition for luxury and service continue under the care and management of Portugal's best-known hotel family. The hotel still retains many of the original and remarkable antique furnishings, vaulted arches, marble staircases, rare tapestries, and fine master paintings and objects d'art by the most notable Portuguese artists. The hotel also boasts some of the country's most important collection of "azulejos" of the 19th century depicting scenes from Portugal's colourful maritime history, as well as the Battle of Bussaco, in 1810, which heralded the Duke of Wellington's defeat of Napoleon's army, leading to a successful marriage with its sumptuous surroundings. With 60 palace rooms, 4 magnificent suites and the unforgettable splendour of 2 Royal suites open to breathtaking views of formal gardens and lush forest. The hotel provides amenities like banquet facilities, bar, concierge, conference facilities, disable facilities, doctor on call, dry cleaning, internet access-wireless, laundry service, lift/elevator, lobby, non-smoking rooms, reception, restaurant, room service, safe deposit box. Breakfast included.
Orbitz

Originally a monastery, this Manueline Gothic Palace is set in 200 acres of spectacular virgin forest scenery 30 minutes drive from Coimbra and 100 kilometers from Porto. Each guestroom or suite features Gothic and Edwardian décor, floral fabrics and antique dark wood furniture and many have mesmerizing views of the country. Private bathrooms feature bathroom telephones, showers and bathtubs. Each room also features climate control and a direct dial phone. The hotel's lobby features 18th century mosaic murals and stucco arches. The chandeliered palatial restaurant serves Bussaco wines from the cellar and is flooded with light through arched 17th Century monastery windows. The restaurant leads onto a charming terrace lined by Gothic pillars. The 'Carlos Reis' Bar is a perfect environment for an afternoon tea, an aperitif or post dinner liquor. The hotel is surrounded by dense woodland with many rare trees and plants brought back from colonial expeditions in the 17th century. When guests have discovered the countless architectural delights of the hotel, the formal gardens are perfect for a stroll and the forest is ideal for a serious ramble. The nearest airport is Oporto Airport which is approximately 100 kilometers away.
Hotels.com

If one drives 2 hours north of Lisbon, one reaches the unique and world famous neo-manueline palace, erected by the Portuguese kings at the end of the 19th Century, that is one of Europe's finest masterpieces. Under the main theme of the Portuguese discoveries, it is richly decorated with tile depictions of Portugal's historic past, vaulted arches, marble staircases, rare tapestries, fine masterpaintings and objects d'art by the most notable Portugeuse artists impress every guest, It is surrounded by formal gardens in 260 acres of walled parkland managed by the Alexandre de Almeida family since 1917, it became one of Portugal's greatest houses and one of the most fascinating and historical hotels of the world, with continuing tradition of the ultimate in luxury. The incredible Bussaco Wines, mis en bouteille au chateau, are also a legendary specialty not seen elsewhere. Because of its central location, the Bussaco Palace also serves as the perfect base for exploring Coimbra, Fatima, Batalhu, Viseu, Oporto and the Duoro Valley.
ReserveTravel