8/10 Good
Miranda
6 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view, helpful staff, treacherous staircase!
Appears to be a house converted into a boutique hotel. “No frills” in that it has small rooms and no amenities (no lounge/restaurant/breakfast area or fitness center/spa) and forget parking. But it does provide clean (if not spacious) accommodations, chic décor, comfortable bedding, eco-sensible bath products, quality towels, and helpful 24 hr front desk staff. Isabella was a big help when my phone’s WiFi decided not to cooperate when I was trying to order an Uber. Other staff members assisted me with my luggage, which was an absolute necessity for me. I am well aware that elevators are a rarity in many European hotels (unlike the US where they are a given) but this staircase was exceptionally treacherous! It was not only steep and seemed to go on forever but the wooden planks had worn down in certain places so that they were not level. I couldn’t believe that the staff was practically running up and down with our suitcases without faceplanting! On the other hand, the view from this elevation was just as stunning as advertised – just be aware that balconies on these old Portuguese buildings are super narrow – maybe 24 inches – so you don’t have much room to move about and you’ve got to be careful, so go easy on the wine!😊 This hotel would certainly appeal to the young spry crowd but anyone with knee issues or mobility problems in general should stay away!
Miranda
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
