The Pousada de Queluz is found in the clock tower building, next to the National Palace of Queluz, known as the " Portuguese Versailles " and the permanent residence of the royal family from 1794. The building of the Tower is by the architect and staff sergeant Manuel Caetano de Sousa, and served as a warehouse and as the quarters for the staff in service to the palace.
With a unique and sumptuous decor, the Pousada de Queluz, D. Maria I, is a treasure waiting to be discovered and marvelled at. The air-conditioned rooms of the Pousada de Queluz are individually decorated, with warm colours and elegant wooden furniture.
All rooms have air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, internet, a desk, a mini bar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.
The guests of this hotel in Queluz can take advantage of an authentic Portuguese cuisine in the Cozinha Velha (Old Kitchen) Restaurant. The menu includes cod fish fritters with black-eyed pea mousse flavoured with red wine vinegar, rack of lamb in a plum crust with gratin potatoes and spinach leaves or the famous Marfim pudding.
The restaurant is where the old kitchens of the National Palace of Queluz used to be, a singular and luxurious place that serves regional and international dishes with rigorous execution.
The decoration of the Cozinha Velha is impressive especially due to the chimney and the original stone table. There is also an excellent wine list available.
The Pousada is a point of reference for whoever is looking for the Lisbon business area, idyllically situated around 14 km from Sintra and 20 km from Cascais. It comfortable décor and its rigorous rehabilitation makes the 2 rooms an excellent choice, having been carefully reconstructed for the purpose of meetings and seminars.
The rooms have natural lighting and access to the internet fixed of wireless, air conditioning among other characteristics. Free parking is also available.