Inaugurated in 1992, Hotel Rainha D. Amélia Arts & Leisure was established in Castelo Branco after a period of around 20 years during which the capital of Beira Baixa had no accommodation options for visitors.

Its founders aimed to support the city’s tourism sector, boosting both the local and national economy.

With a classic design, Hotel Rainha D. Amélia Arts & Leisure preserves both national and local history, paying tribute to all those who contributed to the region’s development, including Queen D. Amélia.

Amélia of Orléans, wife of Portugal’s last king, King D. Carlos, was distinguished from an early age by her unique character. With her refined and cultured nature, she exerted significant influence over the Portuguese court and society.

Accompanying her husband, King D. Carlos, on hunting trips in our region, Queen D. Amélia, deeply concerned about the living conditions of the Portuguese people, felt the need to support the underprivileged through various social measures. Determined to combat the hardships of the time, such as poverty and tuberculosis, she founded dispensaries, sanatoriums, public milk stations, affordable kitchens, and nurseries, among many other initiatives.

We owe the construction of the Beira Baixa Railway Line, formerly known as "Vale do Tejo", to Queen D. Amélia, who inaugurated it alongside King D. Carlos on 6 September 1891.

Located in the heart of the city, it is the only hotel near the historic district and at the centre of the main shopping area. The perfect choice for those looking to explore the city of Castelo Branco and the magnificent Beira Baixa region. 

The Hotel Rainha D. Amélia, Arts & Leisure is a distinguished 4-star hotel featuring 64 rooms of various types, designed to provide a functional stay immersed in Portuguese art and culture.

We highlight the Cargaleiro Suite, a tribute to Master Manuel Cargaleiro, a renowned ceramicist and painter from the region. A frequent guest at our hotel, he felt truly at home here and was always welcomed as part of the family.

Additionally, the hotel offers a bar, restaurant, multiple meeting and event rooms, a gym, massage services, a buffet breakfast, parking, an outdoor terrace, and a children's play area.