Our mattress was a bit saggy. I guess it needs to change. Also, this time around they did not serve eggs for breakfast. It was disappointing!

This is not the first time we stay here. We love this property, its history and the staff.

Stayed in April 2024

Exceptionally welcoming and friendly staff. Really nice breakfast. Beautiful historic property with fabulous garden. Interesting town to visit.

Stayed in March 2024

The owner and her staff maintain this beautiful large historic property to very high standards and are very welcoming and kind. We feel very privileged to have had the opportunity to stay here. And its location put us within a 10 minute flat walk to most things we wanted to see and do, and there are many delicious cafes and restaurants nearby.

Stayed in April 2024

The electric heater as it burns too much oxygen

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

The breakfast was good, location is quite central.

Stayed in February 2024

All was good.

The hotel is truly classic. Full marble bathroom and large size rooms. Walking distance to restaurants and grocery stores. Very good breakfast. First class staff.

Stayed in November 2023

Very beautiful historical place.

Stayed in January 2024

Lovely property and the staff was so friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good, with homemade goodies.

Stayed in January 2024

The staff was incredibly friendly and open to help with anything. The property is beautifull, right in the centre of the city, the rooms extremely clean and the beds very comfy. Perfect stay! :D

Stayed in December 2023

Location and history plus the manager was wonderful

Stayed in November 2023

It was a bit damp and cold, but it's understandable given it's age.

This is a beautiful old hotel, a bit worn in places but lovely.

Stayed in November 2023

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How it was so well preserved!

Stayed in August 2023

The room was central to restaurants and to points of interest. The building and rooms exceeded what I could imagine. The hostess was incredibly kind and helpful in assisting us. It is ever so unfortunate we were only one night here as I will recall this most beautiful place far into the future. The court yard with pool was picturesque. Pool towels provided. The fragrance from the linen was clean and fresh and the linen was crisp. The shower was warm and strong and plenty of hot water. Very good soaps and shampoo Breakfast had many choices and the coffee and juice was very good as the breads and cheese. There was easy parking. We booked the marble tour and our kind hostess made the phone call to assure all was in order and rather than give directions to our starting point she drove us there! We were given the opportunity to leave our bags and use the facilities after the excursion. The hospitality was exceptional. I will never forget this special place.

Stayed in September 2023

Lack of an elevator. The hotel offers 8 rooms spread over 3 floors. As it does not have an elevator, people with limited mobility should request to stay at the first floor.

Charming hotel, great location, fantastic staff, excellent breakfast, spotless! Ideal location for visiting Vila Viçosa, Elvas, Evora and Badajoz. I recommend all future guests to take the time to meet and chat with Mrs. Manuela, co-owner of the hotel. A lady of enormous culture and personal knowledge of local and regional history. Friendly and pleasant, Dona Manuela is one more reason to stay at Hotel Colegio Velho!

Stayed in September 2023

Such wonderful, friendly staff who made us feel so welcome in their beautiful and unique hotel. The pool was a glorious respite from the heat. We loved it.

Stayed in August 2023

The warm welcome, our room, the pool and breakfasts

Stayed in August 2023

no option to buy a glass/bottle of wine at the venue to drink in the pool

well decorated house, picturesque, nice pool

Stayed in August 2023

Great breakfast. Great location. Amazing host! House full of history and character! I wish I had stayed longer. I will be back!

Stayed in July 2023

Lovely place, it feels like a family country home that one happens to be staying. The owner and the staff seem to be genuinely friendly rather than professionally polite. Everything isn’t perfect but nothing in life is perfect. This is real, and it’s lovely! The breakfast was great!

Stayed in July 2023

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Absolutely amazing! The family running this property were sensitive to one's every need. Was more than an hotel. The bathrooms had amazing facilities, where marble is the local industry (see museum in Vila Vicosa). Rooms and public areas well air-conditioned. Sights in the area five-star, from those in the town to the four forts and walled city of Elvas, half an hour's easy ride away. Easy to get to from Lisbon or the South.

Stayed in June 2023

The host was very inviting and shared the history of the house. It is an outstanding property with a beautiful private garden and swimming pool. The room was large and comfortable. There is local marble used throughout in beautiful colors. The house is beautifully decorated with seating areas and lounges. Easy parking in front of property. Good breakfast included. I highly recommend staying here when visiting Vila Vícosa.

Stayed in May 2023

Minor maintenance issues in bathroom.

Realising we had stayed there before. The lovely building full of character. The location close to centre of town. The breakfast.

Stayed in May 2023

Eggs in the breakfast menu.

Simplicity but with variety.

Stayed in May 2023

Dona Manuela was very friendly. The hotel is magnificent. Very good quality/price. The surrounding of the hotel is also very nice. The inside garden with the swimming pool and all the flowers and fragrances was superb.

Stayed in April 2023