Lisbon

Olissippo Lapa Palace

Rialto Score 9.5+

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Sitting regally on a hilltop overlooking dreamy Lisbon and the River Tagus, Olissippo Lapa Palace offers just 95 guest rooms in an intimate, elegant atmosphere. Aristocrats, politicians, and celebrities have long been drawn here for the views as well as the plush accommodations. Whether you choose the original palace or the garden wing, each room has a terrace that overlooks the garden or the river. Chef António Pimenta waits to impress you at the Lapa Restaurant with his rich Mediterranean cuisine, incorporating the best local products.

Rua Do Pau De Bandeira 4, 1249-021 Lisbon, Portugal
Olissippo Lapa Palace

About Olissippo Lapa Palace

Insider tip

Rio Tejo Bar, overlooking the River Tagus, is one of Lisbon’s best retreats for evening drinks or Afternoon Tea.

In the hotel’s own words

Olissippo Lapa Palace Hotel was originally a stately home, built in 1870 as the private residence of the Count of Valencas and his family. This elegant building with its stunning gardens opened in 1992 as a hotel after it had been expanded to incorporate additional poolside accommodations. Decorated in a traditional Portuguese style, it features marble stucco, carved wood and richly patterned azulejos tiles.

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The hotel is on a hill overlooking the Tagus River and is set amid tranquil gardens dotted with ornamental fountains and streams. It is surrounded by stately embassy buildings, in the centre of Lisbon and just a short distance from downtown and the monumental area.

Olissippo Lapa Palace has 95 guest rooms including 6 suites. All rooms are well-equipped, many of them with magnificent views over Lisbon. Each guest room in the Palace Wing is unique with its own individual Portuguese style, from 18th century classical to art deco.

The main Hall, the Lapa Restaurant and the Rio Tejo Bar are true masterpieces of originality, refinement and good taste. In addition, we offer a breakfast room, a reading room, 6 different lounges reserved for meetings and banquets, a fully equipped auditorium and an outdoor heated swimming pool set within tranquil gardens.

Recently refurbished, Olissippo Lapa Palace Spa now offers an indoor heated pool, gym, sauna, steam bath, manicure and pedicure and different types of relaxation treatments and massages.

It's beautifully appointed 64-seat restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily. Pampering discerning tastebuds with Mediterranean specialties, from which the Portuguese flavors must be discovered and an extensive wine list, it is rapidly becoming known as the city's finest eatery. Classic guitar performer during dinner time from Wednesday to Sunday. During Summer time, ask for a table on the Lapa Restaurant terrace.

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  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Welcome Port Wine with Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

7 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Pool & Garden View Room
Located in the Garden wing and in the Palace on the 1st, 02nd and 03rd floors, all with balcony overlooking the garden and/or pool. King, Queen or Twin beds rooms available on request. Large marble bathrooms with double sink, and separate shower on request.
431 ft²
2River View Room
Located in the Garden wing on the 04th, 05th and 06th floors, all with balcony. Rooms enjoying down town Lisbon, Tagus River, pool and garden views. King, Queen or Twin beds and connecting rooms on request. Handicapped room available. Large marble bathrooms with double sink, and separate shower on request.
431 ft²
3Palace Superior
Located in the original Palace on the 06th floor, with either Juliet balconies or small balconies and magnificent views over the Tagus River and/or city. Queen, king or twin beds. Large marble bathrooms with double sink, and most with separate shower.
Members only
4Palace Deluxe Room & River Jr. Suite
PALACE DELUXE ROOMS – Located in the original Palace on the 05th, 06th and 07th floors, with magnificent views over the Tagus River, city and/or garden. All rooms are individually decorated and most with either Juliet balconies/small balconies or large terraces. Views over the Tagus river/city and/or garden.
Members only
5Tower Room
Located in the original Palace on the 07th floor. Portuguese style decoration with hand painted tiles “azuleijos” and wooden floor. Large King bedded room with sitting area. Two private balconies one of which is the turret of the original Palace. “Guarantee best view of Lisbon”.
Members only
Suites
Size
6Garden Suite
GARDEN SUITES – Located in the Garden wing, overlooking the garden and pool. Separate large living rooms and large balconies. King beds. Separate closet space. Some with 2 bathrooms and hydromassage/jacuzzi. Connecting rooms on request. Large marble bathrooms with double sink and separate shower.
Members only
7Royal Suite
Located in the original Palace on the 05th floor. 19th century style decoration with large separate living room and beautiful terrace overlooking garden, river and city. Can be converted into a two or three bedroom suite. Large marble bathrooms with double sink, Jacuzzi and separate shower.
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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