Albergaria Do Calvário  

We travelled for 5 weeks in Spain and Portugal and this was by far our favourite hotel. It even beat 5 star places. The setting was lovely with a beautiful courtyard in which to have a drink and tapas or take your breakfast if you wished. The breakfast was brilliant - an extensive buffet as well as a la carte items. The staff were very friendly and helpful in recommending places around the town and the decor of the hotel was very stylish. We loved it!

The friendliest hotel I have ever stayed at. Service was outstanding.

The Staff and ambience of the hotel. Staff are amazing, Only stayed one night but wish we could have stayed longer. Probably one of the prettiest hotels we have stayed in, within the city walls through an arch to a courtyard setting where we had breakfast, used to be an olive factory, rooms are on ground and 1st floor surrounding the courtyard. On arrival our car was parked we were asked what we would like to drink and then given loads of info on the best restaurants and how to see the sights, very informal and welcoming. Rooms are nice, big comfortable bed, quiet and peaceful but within walking distance of everything to see. Breakfast was fantastic - stay here just for that - lots of organic produce - fresh juices,bread, fruits, cheeses and hot items made to order. I cannot compliment the staff enough, they were wonderful, so helpful, extremely professional, knowledgeable and friendly.

I've stayed in thousands of hotels over the years, most related to work and many were five star establishments...cannot recall any up to the level I experienced at Albergaria Do Calvario. Many of the staff are interns from the School of Tourism at the University, highly motivated and enthusiastic. The same can be said of the full time staff. Everyone went out of their way to ensure a perfect stay. The attention to detail on all levels was very impressive. It was a unique and wonderful experience.

Great hotel, great staff, great stay!

We loved everything including the atmosphere, amazing stuff, friendly, ready to help and answer all questions and not last gourmet breakfast. Peter thank you very much for advising us to take local road. It was great ride. Waiting for your list of tapas places in macarela area.

Big room, nice bathroom, good water pressure in shower. The hotel has free, private parking. Nice atmosphere, many local restaurants in the neighbourhood.The staff gave good information about the town. Free internet available in the reception area. Helpful staff at check-out letting me use their computer for flight check-in the next day. It seems that everybody wants to be helpful - and they are - but they should follow the line (see commentaries below).

The hotel was a little difficult to find, couldn't see any streets signs in town. Using GPS would be a good idea. At breakfast hard to know who belong to the staff, a bit confusing. Everybody dressed in ordinary clothes, no name signs. Not all clients were treated equally. They do ask your name (which I don't think is necessary), but they forget to ask if you wish to have hot breakfast, which is available. You get a feeling they favour some people. Loud talking in reception going on until 1 a.m., very annoying because of the echoing (stone walls). Couldn't call reception because the tel.number was not in the room. Put it behind your ear on arrival, when they mention it! No lift. On arrival I had help with my suitcase to the first floor, but checking out nobody seemed to bother, although a man from the staff saw me struggling. After all the other kind details, one expects them to "keep their eyes open" and be more attentive.

The staff was excellent, as was the breakfast and visit suggestions. Easily the best experience I have had with a hotel.

Every member of the staff was wonderful, helpful, kind and always ready with a smile! We were greeted by a most welcome "welcome drink". Our room was absolutely gorgeous. The breakfast was exceptional. We enjoyed our stay immensely and will dream of retuning...and then make plans to do so.

The best of the best I have stayed at while in Europe. The owners and staff provide everything and anything requested. The rooms are very large, clean and remind me of a portugal/spain interior. The breakfast is the best I have come across in my travels in Europe. They provide quality and quantity of all types of foods depending on you preference. The location is located within walking distance of shopping and dinner. Great recommendations provided by the staff. You will not be disappointed. I will return very soon.

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Great Staff, Friendly, Professional, Location is excellent, Comfort, style, Great Value

Very friendly, helpful and welcoming staff, who made the visit to Evora a real pleasure. The hotel is beautifully appointed and the breakfast magnificent. This is easily the most enjoyable hotel we stayed in on our trip to Portugal. The staff also recommended a restaurant in Evora that was the best we ate at in Portugal. Highly recommended!