Tivoli Palácio De Seteais

It is not hard to see why such nobility flocked to the palace’s expansive gardens, through a grand archway and into its lofty dining halls, marble-clad corridors and all-important drawing rooms, primed for entertaining the great and the good over centuries-past. Roll on 250 years however and while the stately décor remains, the chandeliers and frescoes, heavy drapes and antique furniture, priceless rugs and even a horse and cart waiting outside, Tivoli Palácio De Seteais is still accessible and the service style puts you completely at ease. There is, of course, an old-world feel to everything here, but that is actually the allure of booking a room at Tivoli Palácio De Seteais, as few luxury hotels in Portugal – or anywhere else – can compete with the building’s heritage, grounds and notable setting. Surrounded by the Sintra Mountains, just outside the UNESCO-listed town itself and with views of the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace, it is all best-enjoyed while sipping a cocktail or vintage wine label from one of the hotel’s enchanting patios; certainly a holiday to remember.