Bussaco Palace Hotel

Mata Do Bussaco, Luso 3050-261 Portugal (PRT)
5.0 Star Property
40.375830-8.365960
+1-800-219-2797
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  • 62 rooms in property
  • 3 floors in property
  • 4 suites in property
  • Check-in: 12:00 AM
  • Check-out: 14:00 AM
  • Group friendly rating of 9.0/10
  • 3 conference rooms in property

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Room Types

Check RatesJunior Suite 1 Double Bed
Non-Smoking
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Non-Smoking

Local Attractions

A strenuous walk up to the Cruz Alta ( The High Cross ) on top of the big hill allows you to look at the life size terra cotta figures of the Stations of the Cross, on the way up. Here the monks would stop to pray and contemplate on their way to the top of the hill. At the Cruz Alta you can take in the spectacular view to the south and west including a seat at the place from which the Iron Duke directed his victorious troops. Also history is strongly present, with the Carmelite "Holy Cross “Convent and the Military Museum, dedicated to the Peninsular War, and particularly to Napoleon- Wellington battle that took place at Bussaco back in 1810, and that heralded one of the Duke of Wellington's major victories. At the convent you can still visit the cork lined room where Wellington slept the night before the battle, as in those days the tiny monastery was the only safe place to stay in these surroundings. The Holy Cross Convent is adjacent to the west wing of the Bussaco Palace and built by the Barefoot C

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Property Description

This legendary Palace was built for the last King of Portugal in 1885, converted into a deluxe hotel in 1917, and is nowadays one of the most beautiful and historic hotels in the world.Here you will enjoy the unique experience of staying in a veritable royal palace surrounded by formal gardens in the center of the magnificent woods, formed by 250 acres of centuries old walled 'Bos Sacrum ´planted by the ecologically minded Order of the Barefoot Carmelites in the 17th century , as a holy hermitage dedicated to withdrawal and uplift.The Bussaco Forest is renowned by arborists worldwide for its incredible array of exotic trees and species of rare flora collected all over the world by Portuguese Navigators. The Monastery of the Holy Cross, dating from 1630, the diversity of chapels, hermitages and belvederes in the forest, and the walking paths through the Stations-of-The-Cross, as well as all the landscape architecture introduced in the middle of the 19th century by Queen Maria Pia of Savoy, fore last Queen of Portugal, and daughter of Victor Emmanuel II of Italy, with the creation of the Valley of the Ferns and the construction of the Cold Fountain, still exemplify the rarefied atmosphere of serenity and peace of this very special place. The strong aromas of conifers, hedges and flora, combined in the early morning, make the air in Bussaco just incredible and unforgettable. If you can find peace and romantic tranquility there, then you may never find it anywhere...Listed in the '1000 Places to See Before You Die´, the romantic castle, envisioned as a neo-gothic fantasy by Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, King Consort of Portugal and cousin of Albert, Queen Victoria's husband and Prince Consort of the United Kingdom, and built by his grandson King Charles I of Portugal, with its overwhelming eclectic architecture - a flury of excesses, a hotchpotch of styles -of stone carving, pinnacles, turrets, gargoyles, twists, pillars, arches, tiles, marble and nautical references and echoes of the Tower of Belém in Lisbon, is truly one-of-a-kind.The inner palatial setting, enhanced by the presence of many of the original sumptuous antique furnishings, by a remarkable collection of masterpieces by notable Portuguese artists, by the impressive stairway with its vaulted ceiling and its Homeric window, or by the best collection of "azulejos", glazed tiles, from the 19th century, depicting scenes from Portugal's colorful maritime history and from the “Battle of Bussaco”, in 1810, that heralded the Duke of Wellington's defeat of Napoleon's army, leads to a successful marriage with its sumptuous natural surroundings.The restaurant, one of the finest, offers classic Escoffier gastronomy and exceptional modern Portuguese terroir cuisine signed by Chef Dionisio Ferreira, but also the exclusive world-class Bussaco wines, mis-en-bouteille-au-château, a remarkable experience not to be missed in Portugal.The hotel host over the years to monarchs and heads of state from all over the world, to actors and authors, refugees, honeymooners, its guest list being a who's who of royalty, politicians and film stars.The overall experience awakes lasting impressions of perfection, where each visit is only surpassed by the next one. The best example of a truly grand historic hotel and an absolute pure romantic escape. Welcome!

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 12:00 AM
Check Out: 14:00 AM
Year of Last Renovation: 1998
Floors: 3
Rooms: 62
Corridors: Both Interior and Exterior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 62
Handicap Rooms:
Suites: 4
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 3 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 2176 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 120 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Cancellations made with less than 48 hours: first night full rate
Typical Group Deposit: 30%

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bus parking
  • Car rental
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Dinner available
  • DVD Player
  • Elevator
  • Fax available
  • Generator for public spaces
  • Hairdryer available
  • Internet - wireless
  • Licensed bar
  • Mini bar
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Private garden grounds
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • Terrace

Airport & Shuttle Information

Nearest Airport (OPO): 120km

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Pet Friendly?

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Bussaco Palace Hotel

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Bussaco Palace Hotel.

Feel free to use the Bussaco Palace Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Luso event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Meters)
Size
(sqm.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Sala Brazões 12 x 8 x 0 91--/----50--30----/--80160--
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Sala Brazões

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
979.5 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
12 x 8 x 0 M.
Floor Level:
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Food/Beverage
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Sala Pedrinhas 11 x 5 x 0 55--/----30--25----/--50----
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Sala Pedrinhas

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
592.0 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
11 x 5 x 0 M.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Sala dos Anjos 8 x 7 x 0 5620/----30--15----/--3060--
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Sala dos Anjos

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
602.8 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
8 x 7 x 0 M.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning

FAQs about Bussaco Palace Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 12:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 14:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Bussaco Palace Hotel have?

There are 62 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

Yes, they have 3 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

Can I get a AAA rate at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

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