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An imposing, 19th-century palace turned luxury hotel set on a hillside in chic Lapa, one of Lisbon’s smartest neighbourhoods. Interiors are warm and welcoming with a fairytale light feel, hand-painted ceilings, Murano glass chandeliers, fresh flowers, polished antiques and stone floors. The Restaurante Lapa serves excellent Italian food, plus there’s a poolside restaurant, Le Pavillion, for juices and daytime snacks. The spa has an indoor pool, a gym, a steam bath, sauna and treatment rooms where Elemis products are used, as well as a heated outdoor swimming pool in verdant gardens with a cascading fountain and views of the Tagus River beyond.
