The Palace Hotel do Bussaco is a fairytale castle in the middle of an enchanted forest, which offers you the unique experience of staying in a true royal palace, considered, since 1917, as one of the ...
The Palace Hotel do Bussaco is a fairytale castle in the middle of an enchanted forest, which offers you the unique experience of staying in a true royal palace, considered, since 1917, as one of the most beautiful, romantic and historic hotels in the world. world. The palace was built from 1888 onwards for the last Kings of Portugal, and is located two hours from Lisbon, and one from Porto, inside the Bussaco National Forest, Portugals botanical and natural ex-libris. This immense forest of 105 hectares, planted and walled by the Order of Discalced Carmelites in the 1st quarter of the century. XVII, it has plant species from all over the world, many of them gigantic, and provides countless and unforgettable walking tours in close contact with nature, passing by stunning fountains, chapels, hermitages and viewpoints on the mountains above. Its Stations of the Cross and the Convent of Santa Cruz also give this unique and bucolic place a rare environment of greatest peace and serenity. In the center of this unique landscape and architectural complex in Europe, the Palace Hotel do Bussaco, a true royal palace in the most fascinating neo-Manueline style, with its grand and harmonious noble staircase, is sumptuously furnished and decorated with numerous works of art, magnificent frescoes, valuable paintings and fantastic tile panels representing the Epic of Portuguese Discoveries and the Battle of Bussaco, by the greatest Portuguese masters of the 20th century. XIX. At Bussaco Palace Hotel, we provide a variety of services to make your stay as comfortable and luxurious as possible. You can also enjoy our palatial hotel as your private castle for a weekend of celebration or festivities, from pre-nuptials to wedding banquet, or bachelorette party! Our expert chefs create exclusive menus for each event, taking into account every detail and providing unparalleled service. Our dedicated staff at Bussaco will create the most incredible event/wedding you can imagine. A total of 60 rooms and 4 suites in a profusion of styles representative of the beginning of the 20th century, from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, and Portuguese classics such as D. José or D. Maria, all with original period furniture. However, as this is fundamentally a historical experience, some of the hotels rooms are kept in an old period environment, in order to preserve the original beauty and atmosphere of the palace, which is why they do not offer some of the amenities and of the contemporary luxuries expected in a hotel of this renown, a fact that is naturally reflected in the balanced prices charged – and, sometimes, we even appreciate not staying in a modern hotel. Classic Room - A spacious room that includes a double bed or two antique single beds. The furniture is original and with a vintage design, including excellent Portuguese linen sheets. Each room enjoys a great view of the monastery. Superior Room with Additional Bed - One double bed or two single beds and one extra bed. Large room with garden and/or forest view. Decorated with antique and original furniture. Portuguese Premium Sheets. King Suite - With the same space and design as the queen suite, but with a large double bed. It has a private marble bathroom with two sinks. Your luxurious living room has a private balcony that offers incredible views of the formal gardens and lush forest. Guest limit: 3. Superior Room - With the same range of beds and furniture as the classic room, our superior room has more space and beautiful views of the garden and/or forest. Guest limit: 2. Junior Suite - A large, spacious garden suite including a double bed. The beautiful private marble bathroom has two sinks. Guest limit: 2. Queen Suite - With the same space and design as the junior suite, our queen suite has a double bed. Guest limit: 3.
Our elegant and luxurious hotel is a seamless place to enjoy freshly prepared Portuguese meals. Whether you are a guest at the Bussaco Palace Hotel, or simply stopping by for dinner, our friendly restaurant staff will give you impeccable service. Mesa Real Restaurant - The former Braganças banquet room, with its incredible Arabic ceiling and its beautiful paintings by João Vaz illustrating passages from the Lusíadas alluding to Vasco da Gamas trip to India, and in which important banquets were once held real, it is today one of the most beautiful and renowned restaurants in Portugal. Sala dos Anjos - Opposite the Mesa Real Restaurant, a private room for more intimate banquets, with magnificent views over the forest and under a ceiling with a graceful painting of angels, in trompe l’oeil, by master Ernesto Condeixa. Bar Carlos Reis - Here you can relax and taste one of the Port wine collections, a rare Madeira or a robust brut from Bairrada.
Events - The splendor and energy of the Bussaco Palace Hotel, in the Mata Nacional do Bussaco, in Portugal, is further enhanced by its 2 meeting rooms, which can be customized to the specific needs of each individual or business event. The meeting rooms are large and spacious, with plenty of natural light, and can accommodate up to 170 guests. Sala Pedrinhas - With 40 m2 and space for 50 guests, in a classroom, conference, banquet or cocktail room configuration. Sala Brasões - With 90 m2 and space for 120 guests, in a classroom, conference, banquet or cocktail room configuration.
