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Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Garden
Lunch and dinner served
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July

Explore the area

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Convento das Chagas - Terreiro do Paco, Vila Vicosa, 7160-251
  • Place, Marble Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Castelo de Vila Vicosa
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Évora Cathedral
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room | Balcony

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Suite

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a wooden door, and framed pictures on the wall.

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Suite (Triple)

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Suite (Special)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Suite (Special, 2Ad+1Chd)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Suite (Special, 2Ad+2Chd)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Suite (Special, 3Ad+1Chd)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Suite (Special, Triple)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Vila Vicosa

Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel places you steps from Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa and within a 10-minute stroll of Marble Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .The restaurant, D. Carlos, serves Portuguese cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. 3767 square feet (350 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Vila Vicosa hotel include Castelo de Vila Vicosa and Jardim de San Pedro.

What's nearby

  • Marble Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Castelo de Vila Vicosa - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Historic Centre of Évora - 51 min drive - 69.9 km
  • Évora Cathedral - 52 min drive - 70.7 km
  • Praca do Giraldo - 54 min drive - 71.1 km

Getting around

  • Elvas Station - 30 min drive
  • Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Paço Ducal - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Restauração - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Os Cucos - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Craft Bbs - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Adega dos Ramalhos - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel

Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 3767 square feet (350 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel also features multilingual staff, a garden, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Vila Vicosa hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 3767 sq ft of conference space
  • 350 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel offers 39 accommodations with minibars and a safe. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Vila Vicosa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • D. Carlos

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 3,767 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 16 January to 31 March:
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 33 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number 4231

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Pousada Vila Viçosa D. João IV
Pousada Vila Viçosa D. João IV Hotel
Pousada Vila Viçosa D. João IV Hotel Vila Vicosa
Pousada Vila Viçosa D. João IV Vila Vicosa
Pousada Convento Vila Viçosa Historic Hotel Vila Vicosa
Pousada Convento Vila Viçosa Historic Hotel
Pousada Convento Vila Viçosa Historic Vila Vicosa
Pousada Convento Vila Viçosa Historic
Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel Vila Vicosa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel?

Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel?

As of 1 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel on 5 Jul 2026 start from NZ$241, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel?

Yep, Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel?

The closest beach to Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel is Monsaraz River Beach (39.1 km).

Does Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel have a pool?

Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

Does Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel?

No, Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Portuguese cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from January 16 until March 31.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 192 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lai Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building of the hotel is very special and unique, we really love it. Staff are very friendly, room is very clean, the breakfast is great!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

john

Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting in restored old convent. Excellent staff and service - really unique experience - right next door to ducal palace!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Pousada is a beautifully restored convent, the grounds and the pool are well taken care of, and the staff was friendly and helpful. An absolutely lovely place to stay. Very walkable to the town of Vila Viçosa with its shops and restaurant. It far exceeded my expectations!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not your typical 3/4 star Hotel but it will be one of the most unique hotels you will stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Property was very beautiful. Service was not very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sosthenes

Wi fi in the guest rooms was sporadic. Insect by the toaster at the breakfast bar
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk service was excellent. Breakfast buffet was very good. Slightly hard to communicate with staff in restaurant, but all was clean and efficient. Restaurant was closed for dinner, which was a bit inconvenient, but the rest the front desk recommended had excellent food, and it was within a very short walking distance. So in the end we were extremely happy!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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4/10 Poor

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel looks very tired, and needs investment, and the garden is not well looked after. The mattresses were rock hard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Marcus

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very average hotel, the convent has a lot of history but it lacks personality. Terrible mattress and pillows , dirty water came from the taps, and a very simple bkfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique experience! Our walk to our room was like being transported into the time when the convent was inhabited. You really got the authenticity of the place 500 years ago. So cool and the room was clean and comfortable. Would recommend highly. The town of Vila Vicosa is also a must see.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing place. We had trouble getting to our room as no one at reception. Then the key didn’t work. It’s like staying in a different century but with very very good beds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El personal y una gran habitación con balcon
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

VICENTE

Sim
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel historique extraordinaire

Cet hôtel est un ancien couvent de nonnes datant de plusieurs siècles. Site extraordinaire. Au centre de la ville
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

valquiria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótima localização, equipe muito gentil, ótimo pequeno-almoço, quartos amplos e confortáveis.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Découverte de vila viçosa

Pousada très agréable . Personnelle très sympathique et efficace . Très bien placé pour découvrir cette jolie petite ville . Une mention spéciale aussi bien pour le musée du marbre que pour le musée de la pharmacie , celui ci est exceptionnel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente

Todo estupendo
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Un sitio encantador!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

isabel maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quarto mais silencioso

Hotel muito agradável para relaxar com uma boa leitura num dos sofás aconchegantes das várias salas após um passeio pelo jardim com suas belas sombras. Limpeza dos quartos mas com muito barulho vindo da rua no uarto virado para tal. A cama do meu quarto era pouco confortável mas WC com ótima disposição. Nada como começar o dia na vila alentejana do que um PA variado com produtos regionais
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poussada qui est une reconversion d'un ancien couvent. Architecture et décor exceptionnel. Petit déjeuner excellent. Personnel courtois. Situé dans une vielle ville ou plusieurs restaurants sont accessibles à quelques minutes de marche. Restaurant de l'hôtel (qui serait excellent) fermé durant la semaine lors de notre séjour. Seul bémol, l'entretien des grands jardins et de la piscine laissait à désirer - mais saison touristique qui débutait (début mai). Recommandons tout de même!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito aprazível e excelentemente localizado

A localização desta Pousada é excepcional, mesmo adjacente ao imponente Paço Ducal. O quarto era amplo, confortável e bem aquecido. Toda a pousada, resultante da transformação de um antigo convento, é muito agradável, com espaços muito bonitos. O serviço foi muito simpático, apenas um pouco lento no que tocou ao jantar. No conjunto, ficámos muito satisfeitos com a nossa estadia,.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ótima hospedagem em hotel histórico

O hotel é um antigo convento lindo e fica próximo ao centro histórico (dá para ir a pé). É uma delicia passear pelo antigo claustro e apreciar as belezas históricas do hotel, muito bem conservadas. O estacionamento é grátis e nas dependências do hotel mas eles não se responsabilizam e fica aberto o tempo todo. Os quartos são de bom tamanho e confortáveis. O banheiro também é de bom tamanho. O café da manhã é muito bom. Achei que o preço da estadia vale super a pena. Só achei meio chato que chegamos umas 2 horas antes do horário do checkin e a pessoa da recepção disse que só poderia entrar no quarto no horário do checkin. Depois de dizer que sou Gold na Hoteis.com foi que me liberaram o quarto. Ou seja, o quarto já estava disponível.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Adoramos a experiência

Lindo hotel, quarto muito confortável, limpo. Atendente nos esperou até tarde da noite. Todos funcionários muito gentis, café da manhã excelente. O único detalhe é que tem umas tábuas no corredor do quarto que faziam barulho. Mas indico muito a estadia!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022