Pros
- Charming boutique with leafy outdoor patios for breakfast and relaxing
- Beautifully restored rooms with original tile plus contemporary bathrooms
- Free breakfast buffet served outdoors in good weather
- Heated outdoor pool with wooden deck furnished with potted plants and lounge chairs
- Cozy bar area with tables and chairs
- Free Wi-Fi
Cons
- Far from historic center and sightseeing attractions
- No fitness center
- Fee for nearby parking
Bottom Line
In a former palace dating back to the 17th century, the 12-room Palacio Ramalhete AL is a charming, upscale bed-and-breakfast with lots of character. The inn has three lovely outdoor patio areas with greenery, tables, and chairs where guests can enjoy the buffet breakfast or lounge throughout the day, weather permitting. There are more features than one may expect from such a small property, including a heated outdoor pool and a cozy, rustic bar. Rooms are elegant and have been beautifully restored; some feature original tile work and river views. The only significant downside to the inn is its slightly out-of-the-way location; it’s near the Museum of Ancient Art and the Tagus River, but a 20-minute walk from the lively Bairro Alto area. LX Boutique Hotel is an upscale hotel that's 10 minutes closer to the action, but it lacks the pool found here.
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Amenities
- Internet
- Pool
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Beautiful, upscale bed-and-breakfast with illustrious palatial past
Palacio Ramalhete AL was a former city palace owned by the Taborda family who held the titles of Dukes of Palmela and Counts of Póvoa. Several European cultural and historical figures have visited the palace. Today the upscale inn has been restored with gorgeous wooden floors, colorful Portuguese tiles, and fresco ceilings. There’s a small reception area at an antique-style desk in a room with hunter green doors with transom windows. Hallways are charming with lantern lights and black-and-white framed photos. The inn has pretty outdoor patio areas with vines growing on courtyard walls and bistro tables where guests can relax or enjoy breakfast. There’s also a small, cozy bar inside with wooden barstools and black tables and chairs. Overall this property has the feeling of a romantic retreat or of staying in a stylish private home.
Location
Near the Museum of Ancient Art and the Tagus River
Palacio Ramalhete AL is across from the Museum of Ancient Art and within a short walk from the Tagus River. There are some restaurants nearby, and it’s a five-minute walk to Santos, a neighborhood with galleries and shops. It’s around a 20-minute walk to the lively Bairro Alto neighborhood with bars, popular restaurants, and nightlife. The famous Electrico 28 trolley is within a short walk, and visitors can ride it into Lisbon. The airport is around a 15-minute drive from the inn.
Rooms
Beautifully restored rooms with hardwood floors and pretty furnishings
Rooms at Palacio Ramalhete AL are charming with lovely details like beautiful hardwood floors, fresco ceilings, and original blue-and-white Portuguese tiles. White walls and bedding give rooms a fresh, elegant look. Some have details such as decorative ceiling moldings or white beams. Rooms receive ample sunlight and may have lovely design touches such as hanging light fixtures and pedestal side tables. All rooms at the hotel have minibars, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and bathrobes and bath towels. Some rooms offer river views, and bathrooms have stand-up showers or stand-up shower/tub combos. All rooms have a similar, serene style, but the rooms do vary in size -- while none are too small, some of the more spacious rooms are particularly gorgeous with inviting seating areas and large bathrooms.
Features
Outdoor heated pool, free breakfast buffet, and rustic bar
For such a small property, this former palace has quite a few features that will keep guests on the property. There is a heated outdoor pool, shaded by palm trees, with a wooden deck and lounge chairs. Throughout the property there are three outdoor patios with seating areas, plenty of greenery, and tables and chairs. The inn serves a free breakfast buffet and during good weather, many guests take advantage of the outdoor patios to dine outside. The hotel also has a small, cozy bar on-site. Parking is available nearby for a fee, and transportation can be arranged for a fee. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
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Scene
Beautiful, upscale bed-and-breakfast with illustrious palatial past
Palacio Ramalhete AL was a former city palace owned by the Taborda family who held the titles of Dukes of Palmela and Counts of Póvoa. Several European cultural and historical figures have visited the palace. Today the upscale inn has been restored with gorgeous wooden floors, colorful Portuguese tiles, and fresco ceilings. There’s a small reception area at an antique-style desk in a room with hunter green doors with transom windows. Hallways are charming with lantern lights and black-and-white framed photos. The inn has pretty outdoor patio areas with vines growing on courtyard walls and bistro tables where guests can relax or enjoy breakfast. There’s also a small, cozy bar inside with wooden barstools and black tables and chairs. Overall this property has the feeling of a romantic retreat or of staying in a stylish private home.
Location
Near the Museum of Ancient Art and the Tagus River
Palacio Ramalhete AL is across from the Museum of Ancient Art and within a short walk from the Tagus River. There are some restaurants nearby, and it’s a five-minute walk to Santos, a neighborhood with galleries and shops. It’s around a 20-minute walk to the lively Bairro Alto neighborhood with bars, popular restaurants, and nightlife. The famous Electrico 28 trolley is within a short walk, and visitors can ride it into Lisbon. The airport is around a 15-minute drive from the inn.
Rooms
Beautifully restored rooms with hardwood floors and pretty furnishings
Rooms at Palacio Ramalhete AL are charming with lovely details like beautiful hardwood floors, fresco ceilings, and original blue-and-white Portuguese tiles. White walls and bedding give rooms a fresh, elegant look. Some have details such as decorative ceiling moldings or white beams. Rooms receive ample sunlight and may have lovely design touches such as hanging light fixtures and pedestal side tables. All rooms at the hotel have minibars, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and bathrobes and bath towels. Some rooms offer river views, and bathrooms have stand-up showers or stand-up shower/tub combos. All rooms have a similar, serene style, but the rooms do vary in size -- while none are too small, some of the more spacious rooms are particularly gorgeous with inviting seating areas and large bathrooms.
Features
Outdoor heated pool, free breakfast buffet, and rustic bar
For such a small property, this former palace has quite a few features that will keep guests on the property. There is a heated outdoor pool, shaded by palm trees, with a wooden deck and lounge chairs. Throughout the property there are three outdoor patios with seating areas, plenty of greenery, and tables and chairs. The inn serves a free breakfast buffet and during good weather, many guests take advantage of the outdoor patios to dine outside. The hotel also has a small, cozy bar on-site. Parking is available nearby for a fee, and transportation can be arranged for a fee. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
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Amenities
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Cable
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Internet
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Swim-Up Bar
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