
The Palácio da Lousã, formerly known as Palácio da Viscondessa do Espinhal (XVIII), is the first Meliá Boutique Hotel in Portugal. Located in the city centre, this palace, which is classified as Historical Heritage, hosted the Duke of Wellington and his troops after the victorious battle of Foz de Arouce in 1811.
Nowadays, it combines an atmosphere of charm with all the comfort and technology of a modern hotel.
The Hotel offers 46 rooms. The interiors of the Palace cross the old atmosphere with a modern touch. The New Wing, in perfect harmony with the Palace, presents a decoration with a more contemporaneous combination of colours. All the rooms have broadband internet access.
Thoroughly restored, the living rooms in the noble Floor are privileged spaces that invite to relax. The modular air-conditioned rooms for business meetings or social events accommodate up to 300 people. All the meeting and living rooms are covered by Wi-Fi technology.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms and costs EUR 2.50 per hour.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 10 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged EUR 20.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Rooms located in a new building attached to the palace with direct connection to the corridors of the old house in two of the floors. In this building all rooms have view to the mountain, to the palace or to the pool gardens. Decoration modern and with daring colours, but in perfect integration with the whole of the hotel. There are twin and double rooms, also communicated room, ideal for families. Superior rooms have two combinations of different shades and colors.
Suites located in a new building attached to the palace with direct connection to the corridors of the old house in two of the floors. In this building all rooms have view to the mountain, to the palace or to the pool gardens. Two separate areas: bedroom and a living room with sofa, table chairs and an extra TV. Decoration modern and with daring colours, but in perfect integration with the whole of the hotel. Twin or double room with different possible settings and uses.
Rooms located in the palace, with 1 double bed or 2 single beds, classical inspired decoration, with 2 colour combinations, refined, but comfortable and functional. The ceiling and floor are made of wood and all rooms have an office area with table and chair. The frames, the table or standing lamps and the flowers are in total harmony with the environment in the Palace.The rooms have different areas and are located in different floors of the palace.
Rooms with prime location in the noble floor of the Palace, with view to the mountain, to the town or to the gardens of the hotel. All rooms have a king-size double bed, some with canopy. Classical inspired decoration, refined, but comfortable and functional. All walls are lined with wallpaper of superior quality and some ceilings are worked. All the rooms have a large office area with table and chairs, different in each room, but all finished with quality wood. The table and standing lamps, the chairs, the chaise-long and the frames are in total harmony with the environment the Palace. Superior rooms have two combinations of colours. The bathroom combines quality stones in 2 different tones.
In the restaurant “ A Viscondessa” you can taste local flavours. The bar, with its charming atmosphere, has magnificent views to the hills of the Serra da Lousã and to the palace gardens that embrace the swimming pool.