Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Pestana Palace Lisboa Hotel & National Monument is $798 a night less. They are 3.7 km apart.
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The Pestana Palace Lisboa is $298 a night, rated 9.0 from 2,815 reviews, and gets you a restored 19th-century palace with gardens, two pools, sauna and hot tub. The Ritz is $1,854, rated 9.2 from far fewer reviews, and gets you a 1959 modernist tower in the city centre with a spa and rooftop bar. Both are five-star and excellent by the numbers; the gap is almost entirely price and neighbourhood, not quality. For most people the Pestana Palace is the better booking by a wide margin.
The Ritz Lisbon opened in 1959, a slab-sided modernist tower designed under the Estado Novo, its interiors furnished with a serious collection of mid-century Portuguese art and tapestry that the hotel has kept rather than stripped out. Rooms are large, calm, and done in classic hotel neutrals with brass fittings and heavy curtains, many with balconies looking over Parque Eduardo VII toward the castle. The Varanda restaurant and the Ritz Bar's summer terrace trade on that view, and the whole place runs with the unhurried formality of an old-school grand hotel rather than a boutique one. It draws business travellers, diplomats and guests who want central Lisbon without leaving the building.
Business and luxury travellers who want a central Lisbon address, formal service and a proper city-view bar.
The Pestana Palace is an actual 19th-century palace, a national monument, with frescoed ceilings, gilt mouldings and marble stairs preserved through the restoration, set in private parkland running down toward the Tagus. The gardens have fountains, statuary and mature trees, and the two pools and poolside restaurant sit among them, so the feel is less city hotel than country estate that happens to be inside Lisbon. Rooms are in a newer wing attached to the palace, furnished plainly by comparison with flat-screen TVs and minibars, some with garden balconies; the palace itself is used for the grand public rooms and dining. It draws a broad mix, honeymooners and families among them, on the strength of the setting rather than sheer luxury spend.
Anyone who wants palace grounds, pools and gardens at a fraction of the price and doesn't mind being 3.7km from the centre.
The Pestana Palace gives up nothing on the facility list; the Ritz's edge is its central Rua Rodrigo da Fonseca address, higher guest rating and the polish that comes with charging six times as much.
The Pestana Palace is the more beautiful place to actually be in, because it is a real palace with gardens and frescoes, where the Ritz is a well-run modern box with a good view.
| Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon | Pestana Palace Lisboa Hotel & National Monument | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,458 | $660 |
| Guest rating | 9.2/10 | 9/10 |
| Reviews | 272 | 2815 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 7 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 3.7 km |
Nothing on our list that Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon lacks.
“There’s is a certain type of service for foreigners and another one for Portuguese citizens.”
Four Seasons guests come away happier overall, since complaints are mild (dated decor, so-so breakfast) while Pestana Palace draws sharper criticism about reception attitude and unequal treatment.
“Excellent Service but Bad Food/Accomodation”
First the service and the staff were marvelous. They solve issues fast are smart and on their feet. They live up to the four seasons moto We loved our little gifts and little paste de nata that were provided as gifts. BUT the accomodations are not worthy of the name. Most of the hotel looks, outdated and they seem to have various themes that don't quite make sense. The hotel restaurant where we had breakf
“Fantastic FS experience”
Fantastic hotel from start to end. The responses on the FS app were quick and helpful. While we arrived early they did our best to accommodate us. Rita from the front desk was fantastic as was Rita from the ice cream shop. The bell captains were great as well, anticipating our needs. Quality FS properly. Super friendly and just do a superb job all around.
“Exceptional”
Very royal, had an amazing scent, and very professional staff. Will definitely be coming back here
“READ THE REVIEWS BEFORE BOOKING. Don’t waste your money”
The main house building is beautiful, and it’s very secluded from its surroundings.
I did not like the service at all. There’s is a certain type of service for foreigners and another one for Portuguese citizens. As a dual citizen, married to a British man, I can personally attest to the difference in treatment when I address the staff in the local language vs in English: - From being made feel unwel
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Luxurious Accommodations Indulge in the elegant and spacious rooms at the 5-star Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, each adorned with classic decor and offering stunning views of the city. Some rooms even feature expansive balconies for a touch of luxury. Wellness and Dining Experience Relax and rejuvenate at the on-site spa with a range of treatments, from…
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Luxurious 19th-Century Palace Setting : The 5-star Pestana Palace Hotel, a restored 19th-century palace, offers a unique experience with private parklands and stunning views of the Tagus River. Each elegantly furnished room provides a flat-screen TV, minibar, and some boast a balcony overlooking the lush gardens. Exquisite Dining and Wellness Facilities :…
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