Pousada Castelo de Alcacer do SAL

The Guy how accepted us, Manuel or something like it, was extremely nice and helpful. The Pousada is unique, comfortable and the room was grate

Portuguese government rebuilt many castles and renamed them Pausada as a move to utilise these heritage places. This is one of them, but now run by a private company. We visited the Pausada Palmela for comparison and found this much better place to stay. This castle/hotel has 35 rooms, all rooms are huge and with lots of space. It had a balcony overlooking the town. The hotel is huge and is surrounded by the old castle wall. Some parts remain near the swimming pool to remind you that it is a castle. We loved the many nooks and corners within the hotel where you can find a quiet place to catchup or send messages without too many people around (unlike our other hotels in Sintra and Porto). Passages and lounges filled with memorabilia from the past, and matched with modern furniture. The hotel is a 30min walk down or up to the town below. I must say something about the town, it straddles a river and has many places to dine and shop. A very convenient nearby location. It is worth spending a few hours along the river and bridges for photography and dining. We had hired a car and it was easy to buzz around the town and the outskirts. Free parking at the hotel. Helpful receptionists, 24 hrs service Rooms come with daily buffet breakfast and what a spread: sparkling wine, fresh juices, jams, butter, all types of bread rolls, cold cuts, cheeses, yoghurt, freshly prepared eggs. cereals and sweet breads. I enjoyed the the freshly cut smoked pork leg on plain toast ! A must stay in Portugal in this small town but with a big castle / hotel.