Lapa Palace - Lisbon, Portugal 

We stayed in The Lapa Palace for 3 nights, availing of their "Endless Summer" package. It was absolutely fabulous and we would most definitely go again! The hotel has a very relaxed atmosphere, which is great if you just want to "switch off" for a few days. The staff are ever so attentive; nothing was too much trouble. The only downside we experienced, and it was nothing to do with the hotel, was that Lisbon itself was a little bit of a disappointment. All in all we would wholeheartedly recommend The Lapa Palace for anyone looking for a break whereby luxury, good fine / wine and relaxation are top of the list!

We spent 3 nights at the Lapa in 2 rooms and it was truly and effort to make ourselves leave. The hotel itself is lovely, the rooms spacious and comfotable, the pool area and common rooms delightful, but what makes it is the service. We arrived at 10 am and were told we'd have to wait a few minutes for our rooms but could sit in the bar. We had coffee comfortably on couches and within 10 minutes our rooms were ready. We were led up by a receptionist, who explained the hotel to us as we went. Breakfast buffet was very complete in a beautiful garden, and empty dirty plates disappeared instantly. The moment I wanted anything someone was happily offering it, and yet noone was at all intrusive. The only possible drawback is that the hotel is not in the city center, but it's really no bother. Taxis, which are inexpensive, wait across the street for the doorman to hail and are easy to hail on the street. We also easily walked back to the hotel from Bairro Alto. I would return just to stay at the hotel.