I stayed at this pousada last summer, and cannot begin to tell you how unbelievably fantastic the inn was. The manager was a truly delightful woman, the accommodations were superior. This is one of the best experiences with a hotel I have ever had, if not THE best, and I've stayed at plenty of "great" hotels. The restaurant was not... more

We stayed at Castelo de Palmela for two nights in Room 206. Pros: Extremely comfortable beds which made it hard to get up in the mornings. Great food in the hotel restaurant. The partridge and mushroom small pie was simply delicious. Large bathroom. No issues with water pressure or hot water. Furnishings were exquisite. No issues with parking. Great views... more

The hotel is part of the Pousada "chain" of Portugal, which are usually historical hotels, old convents, monasteries and castles. The Pousada de Palmela is an old convent adjacent to a castle nested on a hill overlooking the city of Palmela. From that vantage point, one can see dozens of miles in each direction, including the city of Lisbon in... more

Was in the Pousada at Palmela iN Aprli 2006. it was the perfect getaway place. Lovely big comfy beds, good bath with a view of the castle tower, big windows with views over the countryside. This Pousada also had a lovely courtyard for sitting out with drinks. The food in the hotel was excellent, with a particularly fabulous buffet lunch,... more

My wife and I both really loved our 1-night stay at this hotel. When we first pulled up to the gates we thought we were entering a tourist attraction, not a hotel! The hotel and its very attractive medieval courtyard stands in the shadow of an imposing fortress currently undergoing restoration. We found ourselves able to explore the castle later,... more