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Oct 2, 2026
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Located in Ericeira, Portugal.
Aug 10, 2026
12 min read
Stacey Leasca’s guide to where to stay, eat, drink, shop, explore, and work in Lisbon.
Jul 16, 2026
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Experience barefoot eco-luxury at Sublime Sand Comporta. Explore our review of this family-friendly resort featuring private villa pools, design-led kids' club, and top-tier dining.
Jul 13, 2026
Strolls through the organic gardens, where chefs pluck herbs, vegetables, and edible flowers, forge an even deeper connection between visitors and the sublime setting.
Jul 7, 2026
Inside Valverde Lisboa Hotel & Garden, a Relais & Châteaux boutique on Lisbon’s Avenida da Liberdade featuring lush interiors, a secret garden restaurant, rooftop pool, and townhouse-style rooms blending old-world charm with modern design.
Mar 5, 2026
4 min read
Set in the geothermal Furnas Valley on São Miguel Island, Octant Furnas is a five-star Azores hotel known for mineral-rich thermal pools, volcanic spa rituals, and nature-led design.
Dec 30, 2025
Perched atop the Douro River from Porto’s historic center, Forte de Gaia, Autograph Collection blends contemporary design with local wine heritage and sweeping...
Dec 23, 2025
Committed to authenticity, sustainability, and immersive experiences, the hotel is designed as a transformative retreat.
Sep 26, 2025
Discover Palácio Príncipe Real, a restored 19th-century mansion in Lisbon that blends stately grandeur with homely charm. With just 25 elegant rooms, whimsical design touches, and thoughtful luxury, this boutique oasis feels like a refined city retreat.
Jul 8, 2025
Tucked in Portugal’s Vicentine Coast Park near Aljezur, Praia do Canal Nature Retreat rewards its remote, off-road location with Atlantic views, wild beaches, and...
Jul 7, 2025
For those who crave a stay that fuses apartment-style ease with boutique hotel aesthetics, The Verse in Lisbon delivers in spades.
Jun 17, 2025
Quinta da Comporta sits amid emerald paddy fields and wildlife in Portugal.
Apr 4, 2024
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Designer rooms, Michelin-minded dining, and private boat transfers make this Douro-side retreat a polished alternative to central Porto.
Apr 2, 2024
Heritage architecture, contemporary Portuguese design, and one of Lisbon’s best rooftop views meet at Praça Luís de Camões.
Mar 7, 2024
Terraced hills, glassy river views, and unhurried days make this modern Douro retreat feel delightfully removed.
Jan 26, 2024
A hotel review of Martinhal Chiado by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.
Jul 28, 2023
A hotel review of Lumiares Hotel & Spa by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.
Jul 24, 2023
A hotel review of Octant Vila Monte by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.
Jun 21, 2023
A hotel review of Reid's Palace, a Belmond Hotel by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.
Apr 26, 2023
A hotel review of Vermelho by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.
Feb 7, 2023
A review of The Palacio de Seteais Hotel by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.
Feb 2, 2023
A review of The Six Senses Douro Valley by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.
