Be a Guest at the Palace of the Portuguese Kings, an authentic royal fairy tale castle in an enchanted forest.
The Bussaco Palace has all the features of the dreamer’s “romantic palace” - set in the heart of the glorious Bussaco National Park, high on a hill, and resplendent in its decorative Manueline-Gothic architecture, this legendary Palace was built for the last King of Portugal in 1885, converted into a deluxe hotel in 1917, and is nowadays one of the most beautiful and historic hotels in the world.
Here you will enjoy the unique experience of staying in a veritable royal palace surrounded by formal gardens in the center of the magnificent woods, formed by 250 acres of centuries old walled ‘Bos Sacrum ´planted by the ecologically minded Order of the Barefoot Carmelites in the 17th century , as a holy hermitage dedicated to withdrawal and uplift.
The Bussaco Forest is renowned by arborists worldwide for its incredible array of exotic trees and species of rare flora collected all over the world by Portuguese Navigators. The Monastery of the Holy Cross, dating from 1630, the diversity of chapels, hermitages and belvederes in the forest, and the walking paths through the Stations-of-The-Cross, as well as all the landscape architecture introduced in the middle of the 19th century by Queen Maria Pia of Savoy, fore last Queen of Portugal, and daughter of Victor Emmanuel II of Italy, with the creation of the Valley of the Ferns and the construction of the Cold Fountain, still exemplify the rarefied atmosphere of serenity and peace of this very special place. The strong aromas of conifers, hedges and flora, combined in the early morning, make the air in Bussaco just incredible and unforgettable. If you can find peace and romantic tranquility there, then you may never find it anywhere...
The Bussaco Palace has all the features of the dreamer’s “romantic palace” - set in the heart of the glorious Bussaco National Park, high on a hill, and resplendent in its decorative Manueline-Gothic architecture, this legendary Palace was built for the last King of Portugal in 1885, converted into a deluxe hotel in 1917, and is nowadays one of the most beautiful and historic hotels in the world.
Here you will enjoy the unique experience of staying in a veritable royal palace surrounded by formal gardens in the center of the magnificent woods, formed by 250 acres of centuries old walled ‘Bos Sacrum ´planted by the ecologically minded Order of the Barefoot Carmelites in the 17th century , as a holy hermitage dedicated to withdrawal and uplift.
The Bussaco Forest is renowned by arborists worldwide for its incredible array of exotic trees and species of rare flora collected all over the world by Portuguese Navigators. The Monastery of the Holy Cross, dating from 1630, the diversity of chapels, hermitages and belvederes in the forest, and the walking paths through the Stations-of-The-Cross, as well as all the landscape architecture introduced in the middle of the 19th century by Queen Maria Pia of Savoy, fore last Queen of Portugal, and daughter of Victor Emmanuel II of Italy, with the creation of the Valley of the Ferns and the construction of the Cold Fountain, still exemplify the rarefied atmosphere of serenity and peace of this very special place. The strong aromas of conifers, hedges and flora, combined in the early morning, make the air in Bussaco just incredible and unforgettable. If you can find peace and romantic tranquility there, then you may never find it anywhere...
Classic Double/Twin Room
Capacity:
2 adults, 2 children
Maximum number of Guests:2
Superior Double/Twin Room
Capacity:
2 adults, 2 children
Maximum number of Guests:2
Superior Room with Extra Bed
Capacity:
3 adults, 4 children
Maximum number of Guests:3
Good to know...
Check-in from 14:00
Check-out until to 11:00
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Review dated 26 Mag 2024
A palace hotel
An amazing historical hotel built by the last king of Portugal in 1810 amidst a magnificent forest. The decoration is incredible. Good service, excellent breakfast in an unparalleled setting. The place is one of its kind. Not to be compared with a modern 5star hotel built last year (if it were, the price would be three times higher). This is a place full of history with has an “olde worlde” atmosphere. If you can afford it, go for it.
Review dated 29 Apr 2024
A excellent choice!
Wonderful place to stay. Truly relaxing and just a short drive to Cuimbra. Employees were outstanding with suggestions and high quality service. Rooms are not as ornate as the Palace itself, but large and very comfortable.
Review dated 05 Mar 2024
Entre Jardines y Memorias con un Desayuno Inolvidable
Alojarse en este edificio histórico es una vivencia única, que trasciende la mera comodidad de sus habitaciones. Es un viaje a través del tiempo, donde cada sala evoca historias de antaño. Los jardines son un esplendor de naturaleza y los senderos forestales cercanos invitan a la exploración. El broche de oro es un desayuno sublime servido en un salón que irradia esplendor. Recomendamos fervientemente esta experiencia inmersiva en la historia y la belleza.
Review dated 01 Feb 2024
The most beautiful Hotel I have ever stayed in / Ein Erlebnis, das ich nicht missen möchte
The Hotel is the old hunting residence of one of the last kings of Portugal and it feels like it. You can spend days just marveling at the craftsmanship of the Palace, as it is beautifully build. There are regular conservation efforts on the interior too, so the halls have lost none of their grandeur. The Furniture is beautiful and the classical tiling is worth a trip on it's own. The surrounding park is well kept and seamlessly opens to a forest hiking-route. There are tourists visiting the Park and hiking routes, but the hotel is kept strictly for guests only.
Keep in mind, that the hotel is situated in it's own park on a countryside hill. We made a daytrip to nearby Coimbra, but don't expect to quickly reach much hustle and bustle.
I can't support the negative reviews about the staff. The personnel is friendly and respectful with manners and training fitting a five-star-hotel in an old royal palace (which might be mistaken for "distanced" or "cold", but a warm hug just doesn't do in this setting).
The breakfast was very good and served in the mein dinner hall and adjacent balcony. You can book a table for dinner or drive to the town outside the Park for a number of small restaurants.
We spend multiple evenings in the parlour, as the room is simply gorgeous and the bar and service are spotless.
The rooms are grand and a bit away from the main halls. As some wings of the building have been renovated more recently than others the experience here may vary between good and splendid. We had no complaints to make of our room.
I hope I get to visit this place again.
11/10 Building
8/10 rooms
10/10 Interior
10/10 Staff
Mit Abstand das schönste Hotel, in dem ich je war. Der Palast ist ein Jagdschloss der letzten portugiesischen Könige und zeigt es auch. Man kann problemlos mehrere Tage damit verbringen das atemberaubende Mauerwerk, die kunstvollen Fliesenbilder oder den wunderschönen Park zu begutachten. Letzterer geht nahtlos über in ein gut gepflegtes wandergebite im angrenzenden Wald. Es gibt Touristen im park und Waldgebiet, aber das Hotelgebäude ist ausschließlich zugänglich für Hotelgäste.
Wir haben einen Tagesausflug ins nahegelegene Coimbra unternommen, aber Reisende sollten im hinterkopf behalten, dass dies ein Jagdschloss auf dem Land ist und daher keine schnellen Städtetrips, Partys o.Ä. in der Nähe situiert sind.
Einige Reviews haben den Service als "distanziert" bezeichnet, was ich nicht bestätigen kann. Die Mitarbeiter sind freundlich und gut ausgebildet und der Service entspricht einem 5-Sterne-Hotel in einem Palasthotel. Hier wird ein respektvoller Umgang an den tag gelegt, keine herzlichen Umarmungen beim hereinkommen.
Das Frühstück ist sehr gut aufgestellt und wird im Speisesaal und dem angrenzenden Balkon zu sich genommen. Zum Abendessen kann man einen Tisch reservieren oder in der angrenzenden Stadt ein kleienres Restaurant aufsuchen.
Der Salon (Kaminzimmer) ist wunderschön eingerichtet mit einem hervorragenden Barservice. Die Zimmer sind stattlich und etwas abseits der Haupthallen. Da die einzelnen Gebäuderakte zu unterschiedlichen Zeiten renoviert werden variieren die Zimmer zwischen "gut" und "wunderbar". Wir hatten an unserem Zimmer nichts zu beanstanden.
Ein Erlebnis, dass ich nicht missen möchte und hoffentlich eines Tages wiederholen werde.
11/10 Gebäude
8/10 Zimmer
10/10 Einrichtung
10/10 Service
Keep in mind, that the hotel is situated in it's own park on a countryside hill. We made a daytrip to nearby Coimbra, but don't expect to quickly reach much hustle and bustle.
I can't support the negative reviews about the staff. The personnel is friendly and respectful with manners and training fitting a five-star-hotel in an old royal palace (which might be mistaken for "distanced" or "cold", but a warm hug just doesn't do in this setting).
The breakfast was very good and served in the mein dinner hall and adjacent balcony. You can book a table for dinner or drive to the town outside the Park for a number of small restaurants.
We spend multiple evenings in the parlour, as the room is simply gorgeous and the bar and service are spotless.
The rooms are grand and a bit away from the main halls. As some wings of the building have been renovated more recently than others the experience here may vary between good and splendid. We had no complaints to make of our room.
I hope I get to visit this place again.
11/10 Building
8/10 rooms
10/10 Interior
10/10 Staff
Mit Abstand das schönste Hotel, in dem ich je war. Der Palast ist ein Jagdschloss der letzten portugiesischen Könige und zeigt es auch. Man kann problemlos mehrere Tage damit verbringen das atemberaubende Mauerwerk, die kunstvollen Fliesenbilder oder den wunderschönen Park zu begutachten. Letzterer geht nahtlos über in ein gut gepflegtes wandergebite im angrenzenden Wald. Es gibt Touristen im park und Waldgebiet, aber das Hotelgebäude ist ausschließlich zugänglich für Hotelgäste.
Wir haben einen Tagesausflug ins nahegelegene Coimbra unternommen, aber Reisende sollten im hinterkopf behalten, dass dies ein Jagdschloss auf dem Land ist und daher keine schnellen Städtetrips, Partys o.Ä. in der Nähe situiert sind.
Einige Reviews haben den Service als "distanziert" bezeichnet, was ich nicht bestätigen kann. Die Mitarbeiter sind freundlich und gut ausgebildet und der Service entspricht einem 5-Sterne-Hotel in einem Palasthotel. Hier wird ein respektvoller Umgang an den tag gelegt, keine herzlichen Umarmungen beim hereinkommen.
Das Frühstück ist sehr gut aufgestellt und wird im Speisesaal und dem angrenzenden Balkon zu sich genommen. Zum Abendessen kann man einen Tisch reservieren oder in der angrenzenden Stadt ein kleienres Restaurant aufsuchen.
Der Salon (Kaminzimmer) ist wunderschön eingerichtet mit einem hervorragenden Barservice. Die Zimmer sind stattlich und etwas abseits der Haupthallen. Da die einzelnen Gebäuderakte zu unterschiedlichen Zeiten renoviert werden variieren die Zimmer zwischen "gut" und "wunderbar". Wir hatten an unserem Zimmer nichts zu beanstanden.
Ein Erlebnis, dass ich nicht missen möchte und hoffentlich eines Tages wiederholen werde.
11/10 Gebäude
8/10 Zimmer
10/10 Einrichtung
10/10 Service
Review dated 30 Gen 2024
A wacky wonder
Encased in a stunning exterior and surrounded by beautiful grounds, this hotel is a time warp into bygone elegance. Opulently carved wood and stunning ceilings abound. The stain glass will take your breath away. But be prepared for some nuttiness: no internet in your room; water stains on silk wallpaper; dusty menus from long dead royal guests; peeling paint on the windows sealed with fabric window snake/draft dampeners; and a knight standing guard on the marble stair case with glowing eyes. Seriously. They glow. None of these are criticisms, merely facts that added to the entire fun that was this place. PS The Christmas Eve dinner is opulently bonkers too - ten courses and then a dessert buffet complete with port and champagne. Get ready to imbibe and stuff yourself. Also, be sure to hike all over the grounds and see the heirloom chickens, the waterfalls and the medieval gates. There's nothing else like this in Portugal that we found during our two week adventure.
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