Famous Presidential Suite in Sintra 300yo Villa - Sintra

Welcome to our Presidential Suite! Home to Portuguese TV royalty and NYC jewellers for 25 years, this top-floor museum-like suite sleeps 6 with no stairs. It features a 2.5m round super-king bed, an 85-inch TV, an 18th-century armoire kitchenette, and a second bunk bedroom. The famous pink Italian marble bathroom has its own fireplace and a vintage tub overlooking Sintra. Enjoy our shared piano lounge and homemade meals. Check the first photos for your suite, and the rest for shared spaces!

YOUR PRIVATE PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
Step through the Brazilian rosewood doors into the master bedroom, which served as the private sanctuary for NYC jeweller Lady Betty Grafstein and TV personality Jose Castelo Branco for 25 years. This room sleeps up to 4 guests with a massive 2.5m round super-king bed and a large L-shaped leather sofa bed. You will find a stunning copper fireplace, an 85-inch Samsung smart TV, an antique glass desk, and 1930s tulip dining chairs. Hidden inside an 18th-century armoire is your kitchenette setup with a mini-fridge, microwave, kettle, Nespresso machine, and tableware. The suite also includes a second smaller bedroom with a bunk bed for 2 guests, ample wardrobes, a sofa, and another smart TV, making the suite perfect for up to 6 guests.

THE FAMOUS PINK MARBLE BATHROOM
Featured in magazines and considered one of the most beautiful bathrooms in Portugal, this space is entirely crafted from centuries-old pink Italian marble. It features a vintage bathtub set right in front of the window for breathtaking views of the greenery and Jardim da Liberdade. It also boasts a massive walk-in shower for multiple people, a cosy fireplace right in the bathroom, and a giant 3x2 m mirror adorned with candelabras.

CELEBRITY HISTORY AND ART
This home is a living museum. For decades, this exact suite hosted presidents, international film stars, and the legendary fadista Amalia Rodrigues. You will find rare art pieces and antiques throughout the space, including items auctioned at Christie's in London.

HOMEMADE FOOD AND DRINKS
We absolutely love hosting and cooking for our guests. While the main kitchen is reserved for our family, we offer homemade breakfasts, warm dinners, sweet treats, and bottles of great Portuguese wine and beer. You also must try our signature Velvet Sandwich, available fully loaded with traditional meats and chorizo, or as a fresh vegetarian option.

EASY ACCESS AND SHARED SPACES
Unlike other historic rooms, this top-floor suite has incredible access with virtually zero stairs, just one small step from the balcony. As soon as you step out of your suite, you are immediately in the shared lounge with the grand piano, violin, library, and the main balcony.

The two bedrooms and bathroom form one private, enclosed suite exclusively for your group, with no passage by other guests. You enter through the main villa’s shared areas before reaching your private suite. You are welcome to enjoy the shared guest snooker table, piano, guitar, violin, library, patio, barbecue and wood fire pit. These shared facilities are outside your suite. Please respect other guests, quiet hours and fire restrictions. The main house kitchen, stove/hob, washing machine and dishwasher are not available to guests.

We are a small family home and are happy to help through the booking platform. Your stay is self check-in. Please message us for assistance, food orders or special requests; requests depend on availability and confirmation.

Stay in Sintra’s historic centre, among old lanes, traditional cafés and green hills. Discover the National Palace of Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira and the town’s distinctive architecture, then return to a welcoming 17th-century family villa. The surrounding landscape is hilly, with slopes and steps; allow extra time for exploring and wear comfortable shoes.

Explore the historic centre on foot. Trains connect Sintra with Lisbon, and local buses and taxis serve the surrounding area. For attractions farther uphill, including Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle, plan transport and admission in advance. Driving and parking in the old town can be difficult. Read the arrival and parking instructions for your reservation before travelling and contact us if you need help planning your arrival.

FEES AND LOGISTICS
Self check-in is from 15:00, and check-out is by 12:00. If you need an early check-in or late check-out, let us know and we can arrange it for 15 euros depending on availability.

Pets are welcome for a 35 euro fee per stay. This fee includes one pet bed and one set of food/water bowls tailored to your pet's size, and the extra cleaning special products used for future guests with allergies and such

(please message us if your pet is small, medium, or large). If you require a second bed and bowl set, the pet fee is doubled.

HOUSE RULES
To keep the historic home fresh for everyone, smoking is strictly permitted in the outdoor areas only. We ask everyone to observe quiet hours between 23:00 and 07:00 so all our guests can rest peacefully.

AMENITIES
We provide bath and hand towels, an iron, toilet paper, and hand soap. Please bring your own favourite shampoo, shower gel, and conditioner.