Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Torel Palace Lisbon is $746 a night less. They are 1.6 km apart.
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Book Torel Palace Lisbon unless you specifically want the Four Seasons machine: it costs $620 against $1,865, and its guest rating (9.4 from 1,658 reviews) actually beats the Ritz's 9.2 from 272. The Ritz is the bigger, more formally luxurious operation, with a spa and a well-known restaurant and bar, and it sits in a different part of town from Torel Palace, 1.6km away up in the Graça hillside. For most travellers the Torel gives more atmosphere per dollar; book the Ritz if budget isn't the constraint and you want a large-scale five-star with full wellness facilities.
The Ritz Lisbon is a 1959 modernist landmark, built as the Ritz Hotel under the Estado Novo and later joined the Four Seasons stable, its facade all clean stone lines facing the Parque Eduardo VII. Inside it leans classic-luxury rather than mid-century: heavy fabrics, gilt-edged mirrors, Portuguese tapestries and a large art collection scattered through the corridors. Rooms are generously sized with balconies looking over the park and the city rolling down toward the river. The Varanda restaurant and the Ritz Bar's summer terrace do the heavy lifting socially, and the crowd is business travellers, older money, people who want a known brand.
Guests who want a large, formal five-star with spa, terrace bar and proximity to the business district, and who aren't counting the cost.
Torel Palace occupies a pair of restored 19th-century townhouses on the Graça hillside, one of Lisbon's steepest and most residential corners, with views over the rooftops toward the Tagus. The scale is intimate, only 33 rooms, so the decoration reads more like a private house than a hotel: patterned tile, deep colour, antique furniture mixed with modern pieces. The Black Pavilion bar and 2Monkeys restaurant give it a slightly theatrical, jewel-box feel rather than a corporate one. It draws couples and design-conscious travellers who want atmosphere over square footage.
Travellers who want an intimate, characterful boutique stay with strong value and don't mind a steep hillside walk.
Torel Palace, for less than a third of the price, doesn't offer the Ritz's on-site spa or the scale of dining and event space that comes with a much larger five-star property; what you're paying the Ritz for is that extra infrastructure and its central Avenidas Novas address.
Torel Palace is the more beautiful place to actually sit and have a drink in, because its scale and decoration feel personal rather than corporate, even though the Ritz has the grander views and the bigger name.
| Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon | Torel Palace Lisbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,458 | $712 |
| Guest rating | 9.2/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Reviews | 272 | 1658 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 7 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 1.6 km |
Nothing on our list that Torel Palace Lisbon lacks.
Nothing on our list that Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon lacks.
“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.".."They solve issues fast are smart and on their feet."".."They live up to the four seasons moto".."They live up to the four seasons moto".."They live up to the four seasons moto”
Torel Palace guests come away happier overall, praising the setting, view and staff with only minor gripes, while Ritz Lisbon guests flag genuinely disappointing food and dated rooms despite loving the service.
“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.
“Excellent (10/10)”
Property itself, location, restaurants and overall facilities were excellent.
“Wonderful location to support our family wedding”
Beautiful buildings and settings. Staff very helpful and accommodating to us throughout.
Difficult to navigate.
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 Accommodation Torel Palace Lisbon offers 33 beautifully decorated rooms and suites, each equipped with modern amenities and stylish furnishings, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest. Gastronomic Delights Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's elegant 2Monkeys restaurant or unwind at the Black Pavilion restaurant and bar, offering a…
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