Verride Palacio De Santa Catarina, LisbonVerride Palacio De Santa Catarina in Lisbon, Portugal has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 29 of 162 hotels we score in Lisbon. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 4.3, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0, Agoda 4.0. Rooms from about $834 a night (cached, not a live quote).Verride Palacio De Santa Catarina is a boutique hotel set in a restored 1750 palace in Lisbon's Chiado district, reopened after a 2017 renovation. Its 19 rooms and suites combine period character with modern fittings, and the rooftop swimming pool and Suba Restaurant look out over the Tagus River and the old town. The Bica viewpoint and the Bairro Alto nightlife area are both within easy walking distance, and guests get free Wi-Fi, breakfast, parking and valet service, with massage treatments available. Rates start around $834 a night, so it suits couples and travellers wanting a quiet, design-led stay rather than families; the pool is small and better for lounging than swimming.What stands out

Friendly, attentive staff

Spacious rooms with large beds

Rooftop river and city views

Central Chiado location

Watch out for

Better suited to adults than children

Rooftop pool is small

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