Centro and Alentejo Multi Centre

This charming hotel is located within the ancient 14th century city walls of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The hotel has been beautifully decorated in a modern simple style, employing vibrant colours to create an inviting atmosphere of warmth and comfort. Novel objets d’art adorn the walls, adding further to the charm of the hotel by reflecting the rural life of the Alentejo region.

The restaurant serves traditional Alentejo cuisine with a good choice of Portuguese wines to complement any dish.

Accommodation

• 91 air-conditioned rooms including classic rooms, superior rooms, triple rooms and suites
• All rooms have a bathroom (bath and shower), hairdryer, cable TV, complimentary WiFi, minibar and telephone
• Some rooms have a French balcony and views over the pool and city walls or a city view
• The superior rooms have a balcony
• The suites have a separate living room with single sofa bed, bathroom (bath and separate shower), balcony and will accommodate an extra bed for a child
• Some suites have a king-size bed

Amenities/Leisure

• Buffet breakfast
• Restaurant ‘Sabores do Alentejo’ serving regional dishes
• Bar ‘Muralhas’ and terrace
• Complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel
• Comfortable lounge area
• Inner courtyard
• Lifts
• Well-maintained gardens
• Outdoor swimming pool (14 x 10m) and children’s outdoor pool (5 x 3m) open Apr-Oct.
• Underground parking payable locally c.5 euros per day.
• Guests have free use of the facilities at the Hotel M'Ar de Ar Aqueduto

High above sea level and surrounded by the lush, unspoiled Serra da Estrela National Park is the Casa das Penhas Douradas, a delightful boutique hotel. This is a destination for nature lovers and whether in full spring bloom, bathed in summer sun or covered with rich autumnal colours is a fabulous, little known destination to discover. Mountains, lakes, river valleys, historic villages and castles all await the visitor.

Owner-managed by Isabel and João, the 18 room Casa das Penhas Douradas has been inspired by the region, local architecture and constructed using natural materials. Large windows draw the environment inside and the fresh interior design ensures that your focus remains on your surroundings, whilst exuding a warm, cosy ambience. Attention to detail is apparent throughout and the service is welcoming and attentive.

Accommodation

• 18 rooms including cork rooms, balcony rooms, mansard rooms, mansard superior rooms and one suite
• All rooms have a bathroom (shower), hairdryer, cable TV with DVD player (a selection of films available at reception), ipod docking station, telephone, complimentary WiFi internet connection and panoramic windows looking towards the mountains
• Cork rooms is decorated with birch wood and has a glass partition between the bedroom and bathroom
• Balcony rooms have a shared terrace and a glass partition between the bedroom and bathroom
• Mansard superior rooms have a designated seating areaThe suite has airconditioning, a bathroom with bath, designated sitting area, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities
• The cork rooms, mansard superior rooms and the suite will accommodate an extra bed for an adult or child (2- 12yrs)
• Some cork and balcony rooms interconnect
• Safe deposit box available at reception.

Amenities/Leisure

• Buffet breakfast
• Restaurant serving gourmet cuisine and specialising in locally sourced products
• Lounge
• Library
• Complimentary buffet with tea, coffee, various waters, seasonal fruit, fruit juices, yoghurts, cake, biscuits and jams available daily from 11:00-19:00.
• During the afternoon, selected wine and canapés are also served for tastings
• SPA with sauna, indoor swimming pool (50m2) with panoramic views, sauna, Vichy shower, treatment rooms and a relaxation area
• Mountain bikes and kayaks available for hire (free of charge). Kayaks can be used on a lagoon 1km from the hotel
• Free guided tour to the Burel Factory, a working 19th century wool factory owned by the hotel
• Free parking
• Picnics and special gourmet picnics can be arranged (payable locally)
• 200km of walking trails accessible from or near the hotel. The walking trails are of different lengths and levels of difficulty
• Mountain bike trails available from and near the hotel
• Historic villages and castles in the region recommended to visit include: Belmonte (43km), Piodão (54km), Sortelha (62km) and Monsanto (121km).

Perfectly located in the centre of Aveiro, bordering a park, this is an owner-managed hotel 'par excellence'. The property is meticulously looked after down to the smallest detail by its ever present owner Cristina Duraes. The themed bedrooms are a delight, with subjects like lemon, lavender, mint, and Manhattan and are creatively and artistically furnished. Views are to the main canal in Aveiro, the Rossio public gardens, over a small interior garden or to the fish market square.

Accommodation

• 49 air-conditioned rooms including standard rooms, superior thematic rooms, deluxe thematic rooms and suites

Amenities/Leisure

• Buffet breakfast
• Bar serving light snacks
• Live Piano Bar music on Friday and Saturdays
• TV and reading room
• Complimentary WiFi in rooms and public areas
• 2 Lifts
• Free (limited) parking and valet parking
• 8km to sand beach at Costa
• 38km to the National Forest of Bussaco
• 15 minutes’ walk to the train station with regular departures to Porto
• Enjoy a Moliceiro boat ride and take in the sights of the city and the Ria, or take a Buga – free bicycle and explore the city by pedal power
• Activities available locally include: mini-golf (8km), golf (25km), cycling, country walks, boat trips and water sports (8km)
• The famous Vista Alegre porcelain factory is close-by (10km) and the oldest lighthouse of Portugal at Barra beach (7km)