This landmark 1930s hotel pairs historic glamour with modern luxuries. Cue sophisticated rooms, fine dining, and Europe’s only Banyan Tree Spa. The location scores points, too – it’s close to iconic Lisbon in the heart of upmarket Estoril, and just footsteps from Tamariz Beach.
Palacio Estoril has a plum spot on Portugal’s upscale Estoril coast, just metres from a sandy beach. Serving up glamour by the bucketload, its grand 1930s exterior leads into a marble cloaked lobby with high ceilings and sparkling chandeliers. Over the years, this landmark hotel has welcomed a revolving door of A-listers, from European royalty to Hollywood starlets like Grace Kelly. It even nabbed a starring role in the James Bond flick, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
The hotel is home to Europe’s only Banyan Tree Spa – an award-winning sanctuary for the senses, featuring hydrotherapy pools, a hammam, Turkish bath, steam rooms, and holistic and medical treatments. Outside, there’s another pool surrounded by comfy loungers and gardens of fuchsia bougainvillea.
Dining runs the full spectrum from casual to formal. Expect light meals on the garden-facing terrace and Portuguese and international gourmet cuisine at Grill Four Season. The stylish, wood-panelled Bar Estoril, meanwhile, is perfect for an evening aperitif.
Just so you know, families are welcome at Palacio Estoril, but the Wellness Centre is for adults only.
The state-of-the-art wellness centre is spread across four floors, and home to Europe’s only Banyan Tree Spa – a calm, sensory-led sanctuary focused on caring for both mind and body. Facilities include 12 treatment rooms, an indoor hydrotherapy pool, dynamic pool, hammam, Turkish bath, jet showers, Vichy shower, hydromassage tubs, steam rooms and a fully equipped gym.
Fitness plays a central role here, with a full schedule of daily classes and several retreat programmes dedicated to improving it. Others focus on the likes of rehabilitation, yoga, Pilates, weight loss, and stress management.
UNESCO-listed Sintra and the seaside town of Cascais are also within easy reach, while Lisbon Airport is around 30 minutes away by car. There’s a direct train from Lisbon to Estoril, too – the station is right opposite the hotel.
| Today | 9:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Tomorrow | 9:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 9:00 am - 5:30 pm |