rewardopedia
Hilton Honors · SLHLisbon, Portugal

Palacio do Governador, an SLH Hotel Lisbon

Palácio do Governador is a 60-room SLH boutique hotel in Lisbon’s Belém district, set in a restored 17th-century palace over Roman ruins near Belém Tower and the Tagus river. Its appeal is the combination of historic architecture, a full spa with indoor pool, outdoor pool areas and a quieter monument-focused location outside the downtown core.

  • 60-room, five-star boutique hotel in a renovated 17th-century palace in Belém
  • Former house of the governor of the Tower of Belém, built over Roman ruins from roughly the 1st–5th century
  • About a 2-minute walk from Belém Tower and near the Tagus river
  • Full spa and wellness center with heated indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath or steam room and treatment facilities
  • Outdoor pool area with poolside bar, garden, rooftop terrace and Bali beds noted in source descriptions
  • Pan-Asian fine-dining restaurant referenced as Po Tat / Kan.Jo Bar & Restaurant
The verdict When to go
Palacio do Governador, an SLH Hotel — Lisbon
Booking this stay

Bookable with Hilton Honors points. Award pricing varies by date and category, so check the program's official award chart for current rates rather than trusting a published number that can go stale.

The verdictAI-generated · engine-checked

“Palácio do Governador is a 60-room SLH boutique hotel in Lisbon’s Belém district, set in a restored 17th-century palace over Roman ruins near Belém Tower and the Tagus river. Its appeal is the combination of historic architecture, a full spa with indoor pool, outdoor pool areas and a quieter monument-focused location outside the downtown core.”

Book it if
  • Ideal for culture-focused travelers who want Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery and the riverfront close by
  • Ideal for spa and pool seekers who prefer a boutique historic hotel over a large resort
  • Ideal for Hilton Honors members looking for an SLH stay with strong local character
  • Ideal for repeat Lisbon visitors who want a quieter base outside Baixa and Chiado
Key takeaways
  • Palácio do Governador is a small luxury SLH hotel in Belém with only 60 individually different rooms.
  • The location is strongest for Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, museums and the Tagus riverfront, not for being in the downtown nightlife core.
  • The property’s signature appeal is its restored 17th-century palace setting with preserved Roman stone vats and historic architectural details.
  • Wellness is a major strength for a boutique hotel, with indoor and outdoor pools, a full spa and an on-site gym.
  • There is no reported executive lounge, despite the existence of a Club Room category.
Diamond breakfast benefit
Not confirmed
Suite upgrade eligibility
Not confirmed
Free Wi-Fi for members
Confirmed · Complimentary internet for members.
About the property

What makes Palacio do Governador, an SLH Hotel worth the points.

Palácio do Governador, an SLH Hotel, is a 60-room, five-star historic boutique hotel at Rua Bartolomeu Dias 117 in Belém, Lisbon. The property occupies the former house of the governor of the Tower of Belém, a 17th-century palatial building set near the Tagus river and about a 2-minute walk from Belém Tower. The hotel’s strongest identity comes from its layered history. It was built over Roman ruins dating roughly from the 1st to 5th centuries, and the entrance area preserves Roman stone vats beneath the courtyard. Inside, sources highlight architectural details such as a former chapel used for reception, original domed ceilings and traditional tilework, paired with contemporary interiors. For a small historic property, the amenity set is notably wellness-focused. Guests have access to a spa and wellness center inspired by Mediterranean thermal traditions, including a heated indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath or steam room, hydromassage/Jacuzzi, treatments, massages and relaxation areas, along with an on-site gym. Outdoor facilities include pool areas, a poolside bar, garden, rooftop terrace and Bali beds noted in the research. The Belém location gives the hotel a different Lisbon feel from Baixa, Chiado or Avenida da Liberdade. It suits travelers who want monuments, museums and the riverfront close at hand while remaining a short car or transit ride from the city center.

Rooms & suites

Pick your window on the city.

27 Deluxe Rooms listed
Deluxe Room

Deluxe Rooms form the largest category at the hotel, with 27 listed in the available inventory. They sit within the property’s broader collection of 60 individually different rooms in the restored palace.

Part of a 60-room boutique hotelIndividually varied layouts within the historic buildingComplimentary WiFiCoffee maker and refrigerator noted among room amenities
18 Club Rooms listed
Club Room

Club Rooms are a room category at Palácio do Governador, with 18 listed in the inventory. Available information does not indicate that this category includes access to a dedicated club lounge.

Room category name, not confirmed lounge accessComplimentary WiFiCoffee maker and refrigerator noted among room amenitiesHistoric-palace setting with varied room layouts
5 Mansarda Rooms listed
Mansarda Room

Mansarda Rooms are a smaller category, with 5 listed in the hotel’s room breakdown. Like the rest of the inventory, they are part of the property’s individually different 60-room layout.

Limited room category within the 60-room inventoryComplimentary WiFiCoffee maker and refrigerator noted among room amenitiesLocated within the restored historic building
2 Junior Suites listed
Junior Suite

Junior Suites are the hotel’s entry suite category in the published inventory, with 2 listed. They provide a suite option within the same boutique, palace-style setting.

Suite category within the 60-room hotelComplimentary WiFiCoffee maker and refrigerator noted among room amenitiesAccess to hotel spa, pools and fitness facilities as property amenities
5 Heritage Suites listed
Heritage Suite

Heritage Suites are one of the hotel’s named suite categories, with 5 listed. The name aligns with the property’s emphasis on its restored palace architecture and historical setting.

Named suite category tied to the hotel’s heritage positioningComplimentary WiFiCoffee maker and refrigerator noted among room amenitiesPart of a restored 17th-century palace built over Roman ruins
One Suite do Infante listed
Signature Suites

The hotel has three individually named top suites in the published inventory: Suite do Infante, Suite Princesa and Suite Governador, one of each. These are the most distinctive named accommodations identified in the available room list.

One Suite Princesa listedOne Suite Governador listedIndividually named signature suitesComplimentary WiFi
Dining

Where you'll actually eat.

Po Tat / Kan.Jo Bar & RestaurantPan-AsianThe hotel’s principal restaurant is referenced as Po Tat and as Kan.Jo Bar & Restaurant in different sources, with a Pan-Asian fine-dining concept. The setting ties contemporary dining to the palace architecture, including historic domed spaces noted in hotel descriptions.
Poolside BarBarA poolside bar supports the outdoor pool area and Bali-bed setting. It is best understood as a relaxed drinks venue rather than a separate full-service restaurant in the available descriptions.
Timing

When to go.

Live · you're in July

Aim for Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Warm days, thinner crowds, and soft light for walking the hills. Right now it's July, rated shoulder. The next good window opens in September.

2
mo to good
2
to peak
The year at a glance · tap any month
PeakGoodShoulderAvoid
DRYWETJan~Feb~Mar✦Apr✦May★Jun★Jul~Aug~Sep★Oct✦Nov~Dec~
You are here
Jul
Shoulder
28°
July
This month
ShoulderMixed bag

Hot; plan shade and early starts.

Day high28°
Rain
Next prime windowSeptember · 2 mo →
From the analysis

A few more timing notes.

Choose this hotel when Belém’s monuments and riverfront are the focus of the trip; Belém Tower is about a 2-minute walk away, and Jerónimos Monastery is nearby.
Warmer, sunnier periods make the outdoor pool area, poolside bar, garden, rooftop terrace and Tagus-side walks especially relevant to the stay.
Cooler or rainy days still work well here because the property has a heated indoor pool and a full spa with thermal-style facilities.
If most evenings will be spent in Baixa, Chiado or central nightlife areas, factor in the hotel’s Belém location and plan for car, taxi, ride-hailing or public transit.
The fine print
  • · The hotel is in Belém rather than Lisbon’s main downtown core, so guests focused on Baixa, Chiado or late-night nightlife should plan for transit, taxis or ride-hailing.
  • · Room sizes, layouts and views vary because the property has 60 individually different rooms in a historic building; the available sources do not provide full measurements for each category.
  • · The “Club Room” category should not be interpreted as evidence of a club lounge; no dedicated executive lounge is reported.
  • · Dining venue names appear in sources as both Po Tat and Kan.Jo Bar & Restaurant, but they describe the same Pan-Asian restaurant concept in the available notes.
Pay with points

Cards that get you here.

Co-brand cards earn Hilton Honors points directly; the rest move points in from bank programs at the ratios and transfer times shown. Award pricing itself lives with the official Hilton Honors tools above.

The Lisbon shortlist

How it stacks up across town.

This property compared with other hotels in Lisbon
HotelProgram
Palacio do Governador, an SLH Hotelthis one
Hilton Honors
Altis Belém Hotel & Spa, a Member of Design Hotels™
Marriott Bonvoy
Andaz Lisbon
World of Hyatt
DoubleTree by Hilton Lisbon - Fontana Park
Hilton Honors
DUO Hotel Lisbon, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hilton Honors
Book experiences

Tours & activities in Lisbon.

Tours and activities via Viator. Prices shown are live from Viator at page load. We may earn a commission if you book. It never changes our editorial inclusion, rankings, or verdicts.

Getting there & around

Lisbon, decoded.

The neighborhood

Historic Belém riverside district, close to major monuments and the Tagus river while set away from the busiest downtown core.

Belém TowerTagus riverfrontJerónimos MonasteryBelém cultural and monument corridorLisbon city center, roughly 4–6 km away
On property
Full spa and wellness centerHeated indoor poolOutdoor pool areaPoolside barSaunaTurkish bath or steam roomHydromassage/JacuzziOn-site gym or health club
  • Restored 17th-century former house of the governor of the Tower of Belém
  • Roman ruins beneath the property, including preserved stone vats under the courtyard
  • Reception area set in a former chapel
  • Original domed ceilings noted in the restaurant area
  • 60 individually different rooms
FAQs · schema.org/FAQPage

What people ask about Palacio do Governador, an SLH Hotel.

Data freshness
  • // award pricing: see official Hilton Honors award chart
  • // source: www.hilton.com

Cash rates are re-checked on a schedule; live award pricing comes straight from the program rather than a number we publish here. See methodology.

Other Hilton Honors propertiesAll Hilton Honors properties