Learn all about the hotel that is the “home” of Chris Martin of Coldplay in Coimbra

Any call to the Hotel Quinta das Lágrimas, in Coimbra, always ends with the answer “the secret is the soul of the business”, or with a “we are not authorized to disclose the names of our guests”. But Boa Cama Boa Mesa knows that this former 18th-century palace was chosen by Chris Martin of Coldplay to serve as his home during the six days he will spend in Coimbra. The choice is not innocent, Quinta das Lágrimas has gates controlled by a security guard, which keeps the most daring followers away, and walls around the property’s 12 hectares of gardens.

The remaining elements of the group, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion opted for Hästens Sleep Spa Cbr Boutique Hotel (Largo da Portagem, 27, Coimbra. Tel. 239246960). This is a unique and exclusive hotel in Portugal, a Sleep Spa, where the beds, from the renowned Hästens brand, are made by masters. craftsmen using traditional methods since 1852, using natural materials such as horsehair, a wool and cotton blend, linen and a unique, patented spring system. It has only 15 rooms, which are reserved entirely for Coldplay and a magnificent terrace. The decor is inspired by the Joanina Library. (From €500). To assemble the shows of the “Music of the Spheres” tour, 1500 people are needed.

Chris Martin of Coldplay’s visit to the Hotel Quinta das Lágrimas has been quiet and discreet, and despite the presence of the group’s leader, the hotel is accepting reservations, for example, for this Friday, May 19, with rooms available from €265.

The Hotel Quinta das Lágrimas (Rua António Augusto Gonçalves, Coimbra. Tel. 239802380), according to the 2023 edition of the Boa Cama Boa Mesa Guide, “It has been a reference in the national hotel industry since the moment it opened its doors, due to the elegance of the building, but also for being the scene of the most famous and tragic love story in memory, that of Pedro and Inês, ending with the death of the courtesan in January 1355, by order of King D. Afonso IV. In the gardens, the passage through the Fonte dos Amores reigns supreme, where some reddish stains make many visitors believe that they are the blood of Dona Inês”.

“The entire surroundings are a plant museum, with a world-class collection of gardens, from the romantic to the Japanese, passing through the medieval and the organic garden. Equally important is the Arcadas restaurant, now led by Vítor Dias, which in 2010, and in the following two years, boasted the first Michelin stars in the center of the country. In the 55 rooms, divided between the contemporary wing and the palace, personalities from art and sports lived, and Amália Rodrigues is said to have said: “I wish I had been born here.” It has been, since the first edition of this Guide, a mandatory presence due to the exclusive experiences it provides”. (From €170). Coldplay, as international artists, are not the only ones to choose Quinta das Lágrimas Palace. On the hotel’s website it can be read that “For centuries a private family sanctuary where Kings and Emperors passed, Quinta das Lágrimas is now open to all those who appreciate the art of good living and who want to discover the legend of love of Pedro and Inês”.

Outside the Coldplay circuit is Arcadas Restaurant. In the Boa Cama Boa Mesa Guide 2023 it is read that “In a palatial environment, the room accompanies the romanticism associated with this iconic farmhouse, highlighting the living room facing the garden. The restaurant elegantly serves three tasting menus, created by Vítor Dias, with four, five or seven moments, where it is possible to identify different inspirations and regional products.” to Bairrada, or the “Dueto de lamb” and even the famous “Maçã do sin”