Palacio Belmonte, LisbonPalacio Belmonte in Lisbon, Portugal has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 87 of 162 hotels we score in Lisbon. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3.Palacio Belmonte is a boutique hotel set within a 15th-century palace in the Alfama district of Lisbon. Located at the base of São Jorge Castle, the property contains Roman and Moorish architectural elements, including original frescoes and azulejo tiles. The hotel offers between ten and eleven suites, some of which are housed in a former Roman tower or include winter gardens. Guests can use the black-slate swimming pool, sauna, and spa facilities. The site overlooks the Tagus River and is positioned near Rossio station. While the setting is historic, individual rooms lack standard features like televisions or minibars.What stands out

Historic palace architecture

Views of the Tagus River

On-site spa and pool

Located near São Jorge Castle

Watch out for

No televisions or minibars in rooms

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