I’ve reviewed numerous hotels in Lisbon and would recommend Torel Palace for being a beautiful, centrally located hotel with superb food options – at a very competitive price point. It’s a pleasure taking a dip in the pool with an incredible view, having breakfast on the pretty outdoor terrace, or just lingering under the avocado trees with a cloudy lemonade. The magic at 2Monkeys is the cherry on top.
Location
Torel is a tucked-away, peaceful, palatial hotel made up of three distinct houses designed around Portuguese royalty, high up in the Lisbon hills with commanding views. Its resort-like sanctuary appeal, away from busy central Lisbon, means you could happily spend all of your holiday here. Pretty Torel Gardens, with its locals and wraparound views of Lisbon, is literally a two-minute walk away. Dating from 1884, the oldest funicular in Lisbon – the Lavra Funicular (Ascensor do Lavra) – starts just outside Torel Palace. It offers a short route (five minutes) to Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon’s Champs-Elysees, a super-luxe boulevard. Key Lisbon sights are all within easy reach of the hotel, or a short Uber ride away.
