Lawrences Hotel - Sintra
38.795668, -9.392868Overview
5-star historic hotel in Sintra, recognized as the second-oldest hotel in the world
The Hotel
Lawrences Hotel, established in 1764, is the second-oldest hotel in the world. The property includes country-style accommodations with antique furnishings, a library, and an elegant restaurant with French windows. On-site amenities include a spa with hot tub, wellness services, and a bar open late serving specialty wines and aperitifs.
Rooms
The 16 rooms are individually decorated with antique furniture, decorative headboards, and eiderdowns. Each room is themed and named after artists, poets, or historical figures, including Lord Byron. Many rooms offer views of the valley or forest, and all have air conditioning, satellite TV, and private bathrooms with bathtubs.
Dining
Lawrences Hotel offers two on-site restaurants serving international and regional dishes, including seafood and homemade bread. The daily breakfast buffet includes international and regional options with fresh fruits and pastries. Guests can also enjoy wine and champagne at the bar, or order 24-hour room service.
Activities & Entertainment
Guests can join walking tours and bike tours to explore Sintra, or participate in themed dinner nights and live music performances. The hotel organizes happy hour and offers a games room and board games. On-site spa services include hot tub, wellness treatments, and bicycle rental.
Location & Services
The hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Palácio Nacional de Sintra and close to Pena Palace, Moors Castle, and Quinta da Regaleira. It provides private parking, airport shuttle, car hire, and is pet-friendly with specific policies. Additional services include babysitting, dry cleaning, and facilities for disabled guests.
- History: Second-oldest hotel in the world (since 1764)
- Rooms: 16 individually themed rooms with antique furnishings
- Dining: Two on-site restaurants with daily breakfast buffet
- Wellness: Spa with hot tub and wellness services
- Activities: Walking tours, bike tours, live music, themed dinners
- Services: Pet-friendly, airport shuttle, private parking
License number: 1654
Rooms and availability
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Max:1 person
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Bed options:1 Single bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed1 Queen Size Bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site parking lot
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Jacuzzi
Spa & wellness center
Flat-screen TV
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Spa & wellness center
- Jacuzzi
Room view
- Garden view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Lawrences Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 142 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 9.4 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Aerodromo Municipal de Cascais, cat |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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