Casa do Principe

Expect lodgings fit for royalty at this beautiful guest house. Located on the first floor of a grand, neo-Moorish 19th Century townhouse in the upscale and increasingly fashionable Principe Real neighborhood (also named for Dom Pedro), the intimate hotel has only 9 rooms and suites, and is a masterwork in tasteful restoration, with plenty of high stuccoed ceilings, original 19th Century furnishings and ornate azulejo tile work to be admired. Wrought iron balconies overlooking the botanical gardens in one of Lisbon's most elegant neighborhoods add to the sense of occasion, and the focus on providing attentive customer service means guests can expect to feel suitably pampered. Given its prime location and luxurious feel, room rates are surprisingly accessible.

This is prime shopping territory, with upmarket treats galore on offer at the ritzy Embaixada boutique mall next door

room

YOU SHOULD KNOW Guests have the place to themselves after around 9 p.m., but staff are contactable via phone.

bathroom

Bathrooms vary in style, color scheme, and layout, but all feel suitably luxurious, with lots of colored marble, gold tones, and traditional tile work. Some bathrooms have tubs with overhead showers, others have walk-in shower units. Comfortable robes and slippers are provided, and there are plenty of high-quality complimentary toiletries.

lobby

Entering the hotel feels less like walking into a lobby than stepping into the home of a landed gentry, thanks to the framed portraits, blooming potted plants and one-off vintage furnishings. The 13-foot high ceilings and wooden floors add a sense of old-world opulence, and guests are greeted with a welcome drink on check-in.

dining

There's plenty of choice on offer at the buffet breakfast, served in a but no lunch or dinner is served at the guest house.

drinking

There's no bar at the hotel, but guests receive a complimentary tipple on arrival.