The approach to this hotel is remarkable - it is easy to imagine arriving by coach down the tree-lined drive with the palace emerging into sight from a few hundred years ago. The hotel staff is excellent and check-in was efficient. Of course, you are reminded throughout your stay of the tragic tale of palace intrigue which occurred on the... More

This is a beautiful manor house which was scenery to the love and tears of King Don Pedro of Portugal and Doña Ines De Castro (crowned queen after being dead). The real love and tragic story was the inspiration to many writers, musicians and artists thereafter. The hotel is located within 15 to 20 minutes walk of the old center... More

We just stayed at this hotel for one night in the palace section. Rooms were very spacious, clean and nicely decorated. Since we arrived at night, we only realized how beautiful the garden surrounding the hotel was the next morning. Hotel is located in a very quite area, so we all slept very well. We had booked dinner at the... More

The hotel is an old mansion belonging to the family of Ines de Castro, King Pedro of Portugal's lover, who unfortunately was murdered before she was crowned. This house is where Ines and Pedro met and fall in love and where she got killed and then Pedro embarked on search for bloody and macabre revenge. The tragedy aside, the mansion... More

We have stayed in Coimbra for only 1 night during our Portugal trip in 2010. We will never regret the amazing Quinta that accommodated us for that night. Clean and well maintained, polite and helpful employees but most of all great views. It could look like a "shabby chic" place in Provence but it has a totally different style and... More

This hotel, situated in Coimbra, is perfect for holydays once is located inside a wonderful garden, in a very peaceful place. And you have a surplus! History surrounds you. In the XIVth century, the tragic loves of King Pedro and Inês happened here. More

This hotel is located across the river from the main part of Coimbra - it's a nice, long walk to the main town but there are available cabs to take you to and from if you'd prefer to ride. The main reception area and hotel is located in the historical part of the home, however there are several wings added... More

As it has been few years back, so this review regards to the localization of the hotel, mainly. My husband and I did a 10 Portugal trip, in 2011. Begining in Porto and ending In Lisbon. We chose it as a Chateau & Relais hotel and were not disappointed. The Quinta belonged to Dona Ines de Castro's family, and the... More

The original building hosted the Duke of Wellington in 1815,rooms in the new Spa Wing have state of the art accessories and flowering phalenopsis orchids to add colour. The lengthy corridors are lined with lithographs,paintings and manuscripts largely relating to the famous love affair between the eventual King Pedro 1 and his mistress,Dona Ines de Castro, the latter being murdered... More