Book the Valverde Sintra Palacio de Seteais with VIP Benefits

The Valverde Sintra Palacio de Seteais in Sintra is more than just a luxury hotel. It's a romantic palace that takes you back to the XVII century with its architecture. The furniture in the rooms is very fancy. Moreover, you can hold any event or stay at this boutique hotel in Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one to remember. The ballrooms feature beautiful tapestries and frescoes that are rare in beauty.

Spend idle hours wandering the mazes or enjoy them from afar in the comfort of the Seteais Restaurant while you eat the food made by the master chef. Then, enjoy a romantic dinner for two in this palace built for love. It's in the mountains of Sintra and has excellent views of the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace. It will be an unforgettable experience if you eat in one of the palace's ballrooms or next to the pool.

Location

The hotel has plenty of space. It's on a hillside that overlooks the rolling landscape, forests, and national parkland of the Sintra Mountains. However, you'll need a car to see the area's sights because there isn't much you can do on foot. The beautiful Moorish Castle and Pena Palace are about a 15-minute drive from here.

Additionally, take a short drive to Sintra, a train station that connects to the central Rossio Station in about an hour. You can also take a bus to get there. Sintra Station also has a taxi stand and a bus stop right outside the hotel. If you want to get to Lisbon by car, it takes about half an hour to get there. Take a 30-minute drive from the airport to the mountains of Sintra, a World Heritage Site.

Pena Palace, a 19th-century palace with a variety of colors and styles, stands above the hotel. It's high above the city. Also, you can easily walk to the palace of Monserrate. Lord Byron mentioned it in Childe Harold's Pilgrimage. It has exotic gardens that he wrote about in the book.

Style & Character

The building was built in 1787 for the Dutch consul in Portugal. They lived there in the 19th century. In 1802, Prince Regent Joao VI and Princess Carlotta Joaquina were there. Then, after a long period of neglect, they turned it into a hotel in 1953.

In 2009, it underwent extensive work. Some of the frescoed walls are thought to be by Jean-Baptiste Pillement, a French painter. They are mixed with 18th-century antiques, rich silks, and chandeliers in a light and elegant style.

Service & Facilities

The service is friendly and well-done. There is a swimming pool in the beautiful gardens, and the Spa is a lovely surprise.

The hotel has a wide range of activities for its guests, from a helicopter ride over Sintra and the coast to a ride in a horse-drawn carriage. Furthermore, guests can enjoy a private champagne dinner with a harpist and violinist at the hotel itself.

Rooms & Suites

At Valverde Sintra Palacio de Seteais, you can choose from many luxurious rooms in Sintra. Moreover, all 30 guest rooms have magnificent paintings, luxury carpets, and frescoes of rare beauty. The hotel is the best place for people who want to live elegantly and get good service. The room decor is elegant and refined. It features authentic antique furniture, traditional Portuguese carpets, and subtle floral-pattern wallpaper.

Most 18th-century panels are hand-painted. The furniture is mainly neoclassical or romantic. Some upgraded rooms feature large terraces. Suites offer elegant lounges, plush velvet furniture, and lovely oil paintings. The rooms also have minibars, Nespresso machines, and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Marble-topped bathrooms come with fluffy bathrobes and shower or tub combos. They have separate tubs, walk-in rainfall showers, and elegant marble floors.

Even though the 29 rooms and one suite have a lot of old furniture and a vintage feel, they have all the modern amenities you need, like Nespresso machines. There are also both twin and double beds. As for the beds, the linens have a black border around them. The bedheads are made of wood with marquetry inlay; the cushions and curtains are made of silk. There are small desks and low chairs in the room. Bathrooms are made of reddish marble, have tubs instead of showers, and use own-brand toiletries.

Dining

During your stay at Valverde Sintra Palacio de Seteais, you can eat at the Seteais Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the area. At the bar, you can drink refreshing cocktails and other premium drinks, as well as a wide selection of wines and liquors. The food is elegant and light because it complements the rest of the decor.

Make sure to taste the partridge and pheasant terrine, which comes with a local wine called Colares. It's a Seteais version of a Portuguese dish, called bacalhau. This braised codfish dish is served with bell peppers, mayonnaise, and crispy smoked ham. During breakfast, there is both a buffet of local cheeses, fruits, and pastries, as well as eggs that you can order to your liking.

The Spa

Enjoy the beauty of Portugal's mountains from the Spa in Sintra, located on the grounds of a palace dating back to the 1800s. Here, you will find the Spa, a peaceful area at the Sintra spa hotel. It sits between exotic gardens and the mountains.

Additionally, three treatment rooms, including one for couples, are available for pampering treatments. Here, you can enjoy luxurious pampering and holistic awakenings at the same time. For example, Vichy shower therapy and Biologique Recherche products are both all-natural. It's an excellent place for your mind, body, and soul to connect with the natural world. You can also breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Takeaway

This elegant neoclassical palace from the late 18th century has just 30 rooms. Each room features beautiful frescoed walls, tapestries, and antique furniture. It is in the wooded mountains of Sintra, which was once the summer home of the Portuguese royal family. Furthermore, lawns with peacocks that roam freely surround the hotel. Book your stay at Valverde Sintra Palacio de Seteais today.