This small, family-run hotel combines an excellent restaurant with very comfortable rooms in the heart of one of the most picturesque parts of Portugal, the Serra da Estrella. Rafael and his brother both speak excellent english as well as fluent french and are the ideal hosts. The hotel is in the process of a total make-over, although I didn't think it was even necessary. Our room, which had yet to be redecorated, was in excellent condition. They are determined to get their third star (a fourth is impossible because of the size of the rooms.) This is top value for the price in a small, peaceful town of about 3500 people in a valley surrounded by beautiful views. This place is not to be missed by anyone driving through the region. more