Casa Holstein Quinta de Sao Sebastiao Sintra

This is a stunning place, located perfectly for touring Sintra. Its quintessential European, like from a mid-centaury movie. We had a huge semi basement room that was kitted out beautifully with great toiletries, his and hers dressing gowns, towelling slippers, mini bar fully kitted out: there was a smell of damp - management could try and put something perfumed in to help keep it at bay. We didn't use the pool, it looked like it needed some tlc to be honest, we were busy sightseeing so it didn't bother us but it doesn't look like the website photos. Loads of parking. Gated, you need a code to get in and out which you get once you are in. Skip breakfast and go to the town, (we had it once as its simply a stunning place sit and enjoy a coffee), very basic, no hot offerings and better options just outside the gates. I suspect its very expensive to keep this place afloat - its good value for what they charge and if you can overlook some of the estates upkeep issues around the building and pool you will love it.

this hotel does not match the interior content from the photo. It is very old inside, with a moldy smell. I arrived on Saturday: a woman met me, and then left the hotel and on Sunday there was no one at the reception either.