More than a hotel, Palacio Ludovice is a historical landmark, the former private residence of Jo\u00e3o Federico Ludovice, who was the esteemed architect to King Jo\u00e3o V in the 18th century. It\u2019s been painstakingly resorted to create a sumptuous city stay of 61 rooms and suites, with original stuccoed and frescoed ceilings, plus original blue and white tiles, still used throughout. Wine is central to a stay here \u2013 whether it\u2019s in the serene Caudalie Vinoth\u00e9rapie Spa or a wine tasting experience beneath the ancient vaulted brick ceiling of the cosy bar. Raise a glass and enjoy.<\/p>\n
The former palace sits in a perfect spot where the buzzy neighborhoods of Chiado, Bairro Alto, and Principe Real meet. Throw back the curtains and you\u2019ll see the S\u00e3o Pedro de Alc\u00e2ntara viewpoint, with its far-reaching views across the terracotta rooftops that Lisbon has become so famous for.<\/p>\n
Supremely comfortable, undeniably luxurious \u2013 these rooms are the perfect retreat after a long day of sightseeing or a long night of drinking, eating and \u2013 should the city\u2019s bars take hold \u2013 dancing. Luxurious linens in corals and soft blues drape the beds, with fun statement lampshades in banana yellows and deep reds. Matt gold taps, white marbles, and cornflower-blue tiles and rain showers make bathrooms feel like their own spa sanctuary. Opt for city skyline or leafy courtyard views \u2013 you won\u2019t be disappointed with either.<\/p>\n
Anyone with an appreciation for history, great design, and delicious wine. Families are thoughtfully catered for, and there are handy sofa beds in some of the suites.<\/p>\n
Location, design, and a deep connection to Portuguese culture are some of the reasons we love it. The five-course dinner at Federico is the perfect easy evening out, followed by drinks in an ancient vault, an excellent night\u2019s sleep and a buffet breakfast of local cheeses, hams, and fruits the following day. City hotel spas can often be an afterthought, but hard-working CAUDALIE products, made with natural grapevine extracts, promise to enrich and nourish the skin.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a big focus on showcasing local producers, whether it\u2019s the wine you drink or the cheese you taste at breakfast. Guests are encouraged to be mindful about the use of plastics, towels and so on during their stay, but not in a way that compromises on the luxurious experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
More than a hotel, Palacio Ludovice is a historical landmark, the former private residence of Jo\u00e3o Federico Ludovice, who was the esteemed architect to King Jo\u00e3o V in the 18th century. It\u2019s been painstakingly resorted to create a sumptuous city stay of 61 rooms and suites, with original stuccoed and frescoed ceilings, plus original blue […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":101085,"featured_media":304833,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1456],"tags":[],"country":["Portugal"],"class_list":["post-304843","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized-us","country-portugal","type-hotel"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n