18th Century Palace in Sintra

This is a neoclassical palace located in Sintra. It is also a superb example of late 18th-century architecture, built by the then Consul Guildmester and later transformed into a luxury hotel. It combines the dignity and traditions of the 19th century with all of today’s modern comforts, the perfect place for couples but also unique for its banqueting facilities and special events.

The hotel’s Restaurant serves fine international and Portuguese cuisine. It was built between 1783 and 1787 for the Dutch consul Daniel Gildemeester, on lands granted by the Marquis of Pombal. The consul chose to build his house on the border of an elevation, from which the vast landscape around the Sintra hills could be admired.

The palace was surrounded with a large garden with fruit trees.After changing hands several times, the palace was acquired by the Portuguese government in 1946.

The Palace has been used as a luxury hotel since 1954 but its original characteristics have been preserved.