Guest User
October 8, 2024
We travelled here with an Exotica group. A 4 star hotel? Really? Why can't you get ice at any hotel in Portugal? I have always had an ice bucket in my room and a rusty old rattling ice machine somewhere close by even in the worst places I've stayed at. Not here. You have to ask the front desk staff and they will begrudgingly find you a small plastic bag filled with ice. I did enjoy the bidet. That is something I think we north Americans need to get on board with. It's important to keep the undercarriage clean. Rooms are clean, the bed is comfy. Pillows could be better. Much better. The "flatscreen TV" they advertise in the rooms is smaller than my computer monitor from 1997. I'm not kidding. I actually laughed out loud when I saw it. It might be 17 inches diagonally and I'm being generous. The bar was closed. No explanation. Just closed. 40 weary travellers arrive thirsty at 5:30pm and the bar is closed? Do they not want to make money? Wi-fi was dial up slow. Now the worst part. We were offered the option to make a reservation for the buffet. $18 for what might be described as cattle feed. No, I'll be honest, I wouldn't feed that swill to my cows. It was disgusting. The "pork (maybe?)looked like it was cooked about 3 days ago and left out to dry on a buffet warming table, I swear. Even the veggies tasted awful. How do you mess up steamed carrots? It was awful. Not a great experience. Sorry, I would not recommend this hotel.