Santiago de Alfama

A derelict 15th-century palace in Alfama is now a discriminating 19-room boutique escape by discerning Dutch hotelier Heleen Uitenbroek, who has stamped a keen sense of place everywhere. From Santiago-cross-inspired tile flooring to domestically produced luxury Sampedro linens draping the king-size beds in every room, the ethos is undeniably Portuguese.