It’s not just another hotel in Lisbon. It is the Palácio do Governador (Governor’s Palace, in English), with 60 different rooms near the Tagus river in the historic centre of Belém, one of the most beautiful and emblematic areas of the portuguese capital. This emblematic boutique hotel revives a unique historical heritage, whilst investing in quality, intimacy and refinement. EBuilt on the site of the former house of the governor of the Tower of Belém, exquisitely restored, on top of roman ruins probably from the 1st to the 5th century, the Palácio do Governador is a palatial building with a reception that once was a chapel, a restaurant with original domes as ceilings and contemporary SPA that’s linked to the ancient thermal traditions of Mediterranean cultures.

Outside, two swimming pools - one for adults, another for children - underscore the promise of leisure and recreation, making this Lisbon hotel even more unique and exclusive. The gardens with their reflecting pools offer a serene and idyllic setting in the middle of the city, contributing to a richer experience for the hotel’s guests and visitors.

Close to the Tagus and national historic monuments, Palácio do Governador is the natural choice for anyone who wants to be in Lisbon, near everything, from culture to leisure and far enough from the frenzy of the city centre.

The entrance is through the courtyard where the “cetárias” (stone tubs) of the ancient roman fish sauce factory, “garum”, exported in amphoras to the entire roman world. The lobby reception is located in the former Chapel, its walls pannelled with portuguese tiles restored to their original beauty, accompanied by the original choir stall and double-height ceilings. Meanwhile beneath the courtyard lies another impressive surprise: the Felicitas SPA, a 1,200 square meter facility, where preserved Roman vestiges stand watch over a heated 25-meter indoor pool with dynamic water jets, and which offers chromo-therapy, sauna, Turkish bath, therapy rooms and a gym.

The genuine historic and architectural value is revealed in each of the five floors of the hotel: on the vaulted ceilings of the restaurant room, on the successive arches of the ground floor rooms and on the wainscoting tiles in the living rooms and suites. The balconies facing south offer the guests and visitors a privileged terrace overlooking the outdoor pool, the Belém Tower and the Tagus river.

If you are looking for a five star hotel in Belém, Lisbon, the Palácio do Governador guarantees the best stay in a hotel that breathes history, refinement and luxury, just 2 minutes walk to Belem Tower.