Bussaco Palace Hotel, Royal palace hotel in Luso, Portugal
Description
Bussaco Palace Hotel is a Neo-Manueline castle structure with detailed stone carvings, turrets, and Portuguese tiles covering its exterior walls. The building holds 40 rooms and 4 suites furnished with period pieces and serves as a luxury accommodation.
History
King Charles I of Portugal commissioned this palace in 1888 as a royal retreat, and it later became a luxury hotel in 1917. This conversion allowed the building to endure and serve as a place of lodging for guests.
Culture
The restaurant serves traditional Portuguese cuisine and local Bussaco wines in dining rooms decorated with paintings by regional artists. The setting reflects a connection to Portuguese culinary traditions and the products of the surrounding region.
Practical
The hotel sits about 29 kilometers from Coimbra, making it reachable for visitors coming from that city. Access is straightforward since the location is reached by good roads and sits within an established forest area.
Did you know?
The property sits within Bussaco National Forest, planted by Carmelite monks and containing rare trees brought back from Portuguese maritime voyages. The forests surrounding the hotel create a quiet setting with botanical collections gathered over centuries.
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