Portugal
Palacete Severo
Porto.
Palacete Severo is Porto at its most discreet: a restored townhouse in Cedofeita, near Casa da Música and the galleries of Miguel Bombarda. Interiors mix calm neutrals with contemporary art. Expect a heated garden pool, a cocooning spa with a hammam, and two restaurants for relaxing dinners. Vibe: intimate, grown-up, quietly creative. 9.8
Four Seasons Hotel
Ritz Lisbon
Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon sits above Eduardo VII Park, a mid-century landmark with museum-grade Portuguese art and a quietly commanding view. Rooms feel tailored and serene. Expect a rooftop running track, excellent spa and indoor pool, polished dining, and a superb concierge. Vibe: refined, discreet, city-smart all day long. 9.4
Vila Vita Parc
Algarve.
Vila Vita Parc is an Algarve cliffside village above the sea near Porches, with bougainvillaea paths and Mediterranean warmth. Rooms and suites feel breezy, some with ocean terraces. Expect multiple pools, a serious spa, tennis, and standout dining, including fine plates. The vibe is relaxed but polished, made for perfect sunny days. 9.8
Penha Longa Resort
Sintra.
Penha Longa Resort is a green, monastic-turned-luxury escape in the Sintra hills, a UNESCO World Heritage site, 30 minutes from Lisbon. Rooms are classic and calm, with gardens outside. Expect a championship golf course, a strong spa, indoor and outdoor pools, and Michelin-starred dining. The vibe is serene and spacious, ideal for city breaks with nature. 9.2
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Six Senses Douro Valley
Six Senses Douro Valley is a restored manor above the river in Lamego, surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. Rooms feel calm, with soft wood and wide views. Expect a holistic spa, indoor pool, yoga, and excellent dining. The vibe is serene, sensorial, and quietly playful in the Portuguese Countryside. 9.8 Read our review>>
Bairro Alto Hotel
Lisbon.
Bairro Alto Hotel is Lisbon’s stylish grande dame on Praça Luís de Camões, bridging Chiado and Bairro Alto’s late-night energy. Rooms feel tailored, with soft tones and thoughtful details. Expect a rooftop terrace for river views, a compact spa and gym, and polished Portuguese dining. The vibe is social, cultured, and perfectly placed for wandering the city. 9.6
InterContinental
Cascais-Estoril
InterContinental Cascais-Estoril is a modern, sea-facing retreat on the coastal road between Cascais and Estoril, with the beach and promenade just outside. Rooms are bright and calm, many with balconies. Expect a solid spa, indoor pool, gym, and a terrace restaurant for sunset dinners. The vibe is relaxed, polished, and good for weekend escapes. 9.8
The One Palácio
da Anunciada
Lisbon.
The One Palácio da Anunciada is a restored Lisbon mansion behind Avenida da Liberdade, where marble staircases meet a surprisingly tranquil garden. Rooms feel classic with a modern edge. Expect an outdoor pool, small spa, and refined dining, plus a bar for aperitifs. The vibe is elegant, calm, and brilliantly central for shopping and old-town strolls. 9.4
The Yeatman Hotel
Porto.
The Yeatman is Porto’s wine country fantasy on the Vila Nova de Gaia hillside, with postcard views across the Douro to the old town. Rooms feel plush and quietly traditional. Expect a standout spa with an indoor pool, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and cellar tastings. The vibe is celebratory yet serene, made for long lunches and golden-hour terraces. 9.8
Vinha Boutique Hotel
Gaia, Douro.
Vinha Boutique Hotel is a design-forward manor on the Douro’s edge in Vila Nova de Gaia, close enough to Porto for easy evenings out. Rooms blend contemporary lines with heritage details. Expect a spa and indoor pool, gardens for quiet mornings, and polished dining with local wines. The vibe is intimate, modern, and gently indulgent. 9.6
Bela Vista Hotel & Spa
A Relais & Châteaux Hôtel.
Portimão.
Bela Vista Hotel and Spa is an Algarve belle époque villa perched above Praia da Rocha in Portimão, with sea views that do most of the work. Rooms feel romantic and individually styled. Expect a small L Occitane spa, a pool, and excellent dining. The vibe is intimate, sunlit, and grown-up, made for relaxing breaks. 9.4
Pine Cliffs Hotel
Algarve.
Pine Cliffs is an Algarve classic on red cliffs above Falésia Beach, near Albufeira, with a resort village feel and plenty of breathing space. Rooms and suites are wonderfully comfortable. Expect multiple pools, a spa, tennis, golf, and varied dining. The vibe is family-friendly but polished, perfect for long summer weeks. 9.2
Viceroy at Ombria
Algarve.
Viceroy at Ombria Algarve is a new hillside retreat near Loulé, set among cork oaks and a championship golf course. Rooms feel airy, with terraces over valleys. Expect a serene spa, several pools, a kids club, and seasonal Portuguese dining. The vibe is fresh, nature-led, quietly luxurious, and family-friendly all year round. 9.4
Sublime Comporta Country
Retreat & Spa
Sublime Comporta is a laid-back luxury retreat in pine and dune country, about an hour south of Lisbon. Cabana-style rooms and villas feel airy, minimal, and private. Expect a holistic spa, yoga, pools, and excellent farm-led dining, plus a beach shuttle in season. The vibe is barefoot, mellow, and quietly chic. 9.4
São Lourenço do Barrocal
São Lourenço do Barrocal is a vineyard estate near Monsaraz, where whitewashed farm buildings have become quietly stylish rooms and cottages. Days revolve around olive groves, horses, and wide skies. Expect a small spa, pool, winery tastings, and superb farm-to-table dining. The vibe is grounded, rural, and deeply peaceful, perfect for slowing down. 9.8
Vidago Palace
Vidago Palace is a Belle Époque landmark in northern Portugal, set in manicured parkland near Chaves, with a sense of faded grandeur done right. Rooms feel elegant and calm. Expect a thermal spa, indoor and outdoor pools, golf, and refined dining. The vibe is restorative, romantic, and slightly cinematic, especially on misty mornings. 9.6
White Exclusive
Suite & Villas
White Exclusive Suites & Villas is an airy Azores escape on São Miguel’s south coast in Lagoa, overlooking the Atlantic. Suites are minimalist, with balconies and big light. Expect an infinity pool, small spa, gym, and farm-to-table dining. The vibe is quiet, design-led, and ocean-soothing, ideal for slow island days. 9.8
Torel Avantgarde
Torel Avantgarde is a design-minded boutique on Porto’s Miragaia hillside, with Douro views and an easy stroll down to Ribeira. Rooms are artful and comfortable, each with a different muse. Expect a small spa, outdoor pool, gym, and a smart restaurant for leisurely tasting menus. Vibe: creative, intimate, confidently local. 9.6
GA Palace Hotel
GA Palace Hotel is a restored nineteenth-century villa in Porto’s Baixa, near Batalha and São Bento. Interiors feel like a polished townhouse, with artful details and calm rooms. Expect an indoor to outdoor heated pool, sauna, steam room, compact gym, and a leafy garden terrace. Vibe: discreet, soothing, city-smart with exceptional service. 9.9
Browns Avenue Hotel
Brown’s Avenue Hotel is a small, design-forward base just off Avenida da Liberdade, close to Lisbon’s boutiques and the old town, all within walking distance. Rooms are sleek and quietly comfortable. Expect an outdoor pool, a compact spa and gym, and an easygoing restaurant and bar. Vibe: stylish, sociable, unfussy all day. 9.4
The Vintage Hotel & Spa
Lisbon.
The Vintage Hotel and Spa is a laid-back Lisbon hideout in Príncipe Real, close to miradouros, boutiques, and easy tram rides. Rooms feel warm and modern, with a hint of retro. A fantastic rooftop bar, small spa, indoor pool, and gym, plus a great restaurant that serves up some amazing all-day dining options 9.6
138 Liberdade Hotel
Lisbon.
138 Liberdade Hotel is a boutique bolt-hole on Lisbon’s Avenida da Liberdade, handy for Chiado strolls and designer shopping. Rooms are contemporary, calm, and softly lit. Expect a small spa with sauna, a compact gym, and a bar for evening cocktails. The vibe is discreet, modern, and perfectly central in the city. 9.6
ME Lisbon by Meliá
ME Lisbon by Meliá is a polished lifestyle base by Avenida da Liberdade and Marquês de Pombal. Rooms feel sleek, with local art touches. Head to the rooftop pool bar for skyline sunsets, then reset in KORPO Spa with indoor pool, sauna, and Turkish bath. Vibe: creative, social, city luxe. 9.8
Corinthia Lisbon
Corinthia Lisbon is a refined and exceptionally well-run base near Gulbenkian, with easy links into the centre. Rooms are modern and quietly plush. Expect a serious spa with indoor pool, strong gym, and multiple dining options, plus a polished executive lounge. The vibe is calm, business-friendly, and reliably comfortable for longer stays. 9.6
Wine & Books Porto Hotel
Wine & Books Porto Hotel is a literary-leaning boutique near the riverfront, ideal for slow Porto days on foot. Rooms are sleek, softly lit, and quiet. Expect a good spa with sauna and pool, a smart gym, and a wine-focused restaurant and bar. Vibe: intimate, cultured, gently indulgent at night. 9.8
The Ivens Lisbon
The Ivens is Lisbon’s luxury, playful, jungle-tinged boutique retreat, steps from the Tagus, shops, and tram lines. Rooms feel wonderfully tailored and cocooning, with rich fabrics and warm light. Expect a lively Italian restaurant, cocktail bar with DJ, and attentive concierge. The vibe is adventurous and sociable, yet quietly indulgent. 9.6
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