Best Luxury Hotels in Schist Villages

"We enjoyed our stay here. The hotel is massive - surprised to find something of this size in a town like Tomar. Very good location - at the end of the river path in the lower town - that is close to many restaurants. Our room was very spacious, with a large bathroom (shower + bath) and a nice sized terrace. I want to call out that the hotel boasts both an indoor and outdoor pool. The outdoor pool was under renovation during our stay (which is just as well since the weather in early May isn’t terribly warm); the indoor pool isn’t heated per se but was quite welcoming after a long day’s walk. Breakfast buffet was included in the rate and offered many options. Would definitely stay here again when passing through Tomar."

"Great place. Excellent breakfast. Staff very helpful."

"This is a very special property. Upon check in, we were told the legend of Pedro and Innes, a tragic and romantic story that allegedly took place here. This set the tone for our exploration of this grand and historic accommodation. The public lounges are exquisite, and the library is full of old-world charm. The gardens are moody and extensive, well worth a stroll. We dined in both their restaurants, and the service and food were flawless. Our reason for visiting Coimbra was to see the historic university. And although the university is exceptional, this hotel stole the show!"