Historic Hotels, Guesthouses, Apartments, Country Houses in Luso

Historic Hotels in Luso

8 HOTELS IN AND AROUND LUSO

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Alegre - Bussaco Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Luso

8.7

Very Good

From $60

Historic Hotel Questionnaire

Year erected: 1853

What is the history of the property?
Build originally as a holiday palace for the Count of Graciosa. It has started to work as hotel in 1889 and, as far as we know, it is the second oldest hotel in operation in Portugal.

What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Victorian

Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
Yes, the town of Luso and Bussaco, has other historic villas and palaces.

Has restoration work taken place?
Last restoration work had taken place in 2011.

Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
The hotel has several details and art pieces.

Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
Paul Bergamin, a Swiss Hotelier that later launched the Palace Hotel of Bussaco, first managed this hotel in 1889.

Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
No

Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:

Mansion

Villa

Vila Duparchy

Guest House in Luso

8.7

Very Good

From $76

Historic Guest House Questionnaire

Year erected: 1880

What is the history of the property?
Here has lived Mr Jean Alexis Duparchy that's worked with Eiffel on the harbour in Porto and in Lisbon. He built one important part of railways in Beira Alta. He received the title of count by Charles the king of Portugal.

What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
The style was french chalet

Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
There are others chalets

Has restoration work taken place?
When was adapted to a country house (turismo de habitacao)

Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
A little about ceilings not paiA meetimgnted but sculpted in wood or plaster.

Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
Different ambassadors of USA and Switzerland and Israel

Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past?
Meeting of justice ministers.

Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:

Villa