Fodor's Expert Review Bela Vista Hotel

This intimate hotel was designed in 1918 by Graça Viterbo, one of Portugal's leading architects of the time, in grand maximalist style that includes cathedral windows and a soaring tower. The luxe feel continues inside with golden yellow fabrics, vivid blue tiles, and rich wood. Most of the guest rooms are in new buildings and have a colorful mix of seaside chic with Portuguese tradition. The hotel has an expansive L'Occitane spa, a gourmet restaurant, and a rooftop bar that's a popular gathering spot for sunset cocktails.