Overlooking a palm-dotted plaza, this lemon-fronted belle-époque gem was completely made over in 2016, making the leap from midrange residencial (guesthouse) to a nearly boutique-hotel standard. Despite that, it was indefinitely closed again for renovations in 2018. At the time of research rooms featured muted blue-grey bathroom azulejos and matching curtains, and original hardwood-floored corridors revealed stucco and antiques.
Hotel Alegria
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
3.55 MILES
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