The palaces of Spain and Portugal. now converted to hotel accommodation, are stately houses which were the official residences of kings or noble familes. They were built to compliment the typical architectural style of the region.

	Hotel Bucaco Palace	Bucaco Portugal	In the middle of 250 acres of Woodland, in the Serra do Bucaço, this majestic hotel makes part of a magnificent Palace which belonged to the Portuguese royal family.
	Hotel Tivoli Palace of Seteais	Sintra Portugal	In the Serra Sintra with views of Pena Palace, Mouros castle and to the Atlantic Ocean, The Tivoli Palacio Seteais is an example of the architecture of 18th century.
	Hotel Belmonte Palace	Lisbon Portugal	This national monument dates back from the 15th century and was for 500 years the home of the Earls of Belmonte. This small luxury hotel has won several international awards due to its very high quality renovation.
	Hotel Lapa Palace	Lisbon Portugal	Built in 1870, Lapa Palace hotel was until 1992 a stately home. Nestling on a hilltop, in the heart of Lisbon most elegant suburb, royalty and heads of state have already had a rest there.
	Pousada Queluz Lisbon	Queluz Portugal	Located at only 12 kms from Lisbon Centre, the Pousada is set in the building in times used by the Royal Guard of the Court in the Palace of Queluz, known as the "Portuguese Versailles". There are guided tours to visit this National Palace.
	Hotel Pestana Palace	Lisbon Portugal	Built in the early 19th century the Pestana Palace Hotel has been fully restored to its former glory. This magnificent palace is now classified as a National Monument. It is one of the main palaces in Lisbon (Lisboa in Portuguese).
	Parador Pontevedra	Pontevedra Spain	In the historical town centre, this illustrious palace dates from the Renaissance period. It was the former residence of Counts of Maceda. Its decoration includes pieces of great value and noble furniture. The dining-room reflects the aristocratic atmosphere.
	Parador Limpias	Limpias Spain	The 19th century Palace of Eguilior has been recently converted into a hotel. It was the summer headquarters of the Council of Alfonso XII. It is surrounded by 5 hectares of park land which is considered of great ecological value. Part of it has been designated World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
	Parador Argomaniz	Argomaniz Spain	With panoramic views over the beautiful plains of Alava and Gorbea mountain range, this Renaissance palace was owned by the Larrea family. Napoleon had a rest there before attacking the town of Victoria/Gasteiz in the Peninsula War. Converted into a luxury hotel, it retains its noble aspect with the coat of arms of the family in one wall of the building.
	Parador Lerma	Lerma Spain	Set on the hightest point of the town of Lerma, this 17th century ducal palace was built on the site of a 15th century castle. The first Duke of Lerma ordered to constroy it in a way of providing a place of rest and entertainment for King Filipe III.
	Parador Zamora	Zamora Spain	On the ruins of an Arabic fortress, this 15th century Renaissance palace was built by the Count of Alba and Aliste. Converted into a 4 star hotel, the cloisters and the carving on the main stairs have been preserved. A medieval atmosphere has been recreated through a noble decor.
	Parador Avila	Avila Spain	This parador is located on the former "Piedras Albas" palace site dating from 16th century, within the walls of Avila. Many archeological elements of the ancient building remain in the garden. In harmony with its exterior, the interior decor transmits a warm and intimate atmosphere.
	Parador Oropesa	Oropesa Spain	This was a 14th century castle which was later converted into a palace. Elegantly decorated with the care of transmiting its history to the guests of the hotel, original decor elements, such as lamps, large chests and curtains have been carefully preserved with the care of enhancing luminosity and spaciousness.
	Parador Caceres	Caceres Spain	Located int the historical centre of the town of Caceres, declared World Heritage site by UNESCO, the former Torreogaz Palace, built on Arabic foundations, dates from the 14th century.
	Parador Zafra	Zafra Spain	On the remains of a Moorish fortress, this castle-palace was constructed in 15th century. Its main beauty remains in the spectacular façaand in the grandiosity of the interior which covers Mudejar, Herrera and Barroque elements original of that period.
	Parador Ubeda	Ubeda Spain	Located in the most monumental square of Ubeda, this aristocratic palace dates from 16th century. The facaof the hotel hides a beautiful interior patio with double gallery and glazed on the upper part.