Evora hotels

Pros: The very close proximity to the city walls meant that with our hired car we could easily park within the old city and exit within minutes and without hassle. The staff was exceedingly welcoming. I am a former PRO of a former 700-bed 4star hotel, and have assessed over 20 hotels in Malta and travelled to over 50 countries worldwide. The secret of their comfort was that the staff are there, courteous, friendly, have answers to all questions and although visible, not intrusive. The breakfast was made from locally sourced items, and the staff always gladly made me an English breakfast on my request. Nearby restaurants can be pricy and the menu restricted, but the food is also recommendable. This hotel attracts a particular clientele that appreciates historic cities (Evora is a UNESCO world heritage city), and evokes a subtle aura that permeates even through the polite but frank social interaction with other guests.

Cons: The hotel was excellent. Having been a former olive pressing mill, we would have appreciated more information about the site's industrial past, its relevance of being such within the city walls and not outside, and also some history about its former occupants, which olives were pressed and also if any artefacts had been recovered. I am only mentioning this as a proposal, not as a negative critical review.

Pros: Here's a place run by people who really care, and staffed by like-minded folks. Everything we needed was available, everyone what helpful and smiling, and we felt they all really like what they do-- this from the people at the desk to the folks in the kitchen. I smile just recalling our stay.

Pros: Absolutely beautiful hotel and really nice and helpful staff who made our stay very pleasant. Would definitely come back when visiting Evora.

Cons: Everything was perfect!

Pros: In all of Evora, do not hesitate to book your stay here! This hotel is a ‘class act’! It is centrally located for multiple day trips throughout the gorgeous Alentejo region. In fact originally we had planned to stay only two nights, but we extended our stay to six because we did not want to leave. Every person on the staff is warm and kindhearted, they all genuinely wish for you to feel comfortable and welcome, from the first moment of your arrival. They are also extremely helpful in offering suggestions for where to visit, including the many authentic restaurants in the area. They also offer many services such as wine tours, drives to nearby towns and villages and more. We could not have imagined a more delightful experience after having stayed at this charming property! Oh, and the homemade breakfasts including the made-to-order hot items such as pancakes, omelets, Portuguese bacon and eggs made any style you wish, plus freshly squeezed juices, are a big bonus to an already beyond wonderful stay.

Cons: Everything was beyond perfect!

Pros: The room was spacious and comfortable, the breakfasts excellent, and, above all, the friendly and helpful staff made this place an outstanding value. Oh, and the welcoming glass of wine didn’t hurt, either

Cons: No complaints.

Pros: Staff exceptionally nice. Place had character.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: The staff were young and very helpful. We felt welcomed and at home in the beautifully decorated surroundings. Beds were very comfortable and the breakfast was wonderful. Diogo, the recommended guide,was equally terrific. We loved the city and it’s history.

Pros: The comfort of the rooms and the dedication of the employees.

Cons: Dogs barking at night

Pros: Beautifully designed interior with an authentic feel.

Cons: The hot tub was out of service

Pros: Everything

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Church, grounds, accommodation, breakfast

Pros: beautiful and very peaceful setting among the olive orchards The staff was very accommodating to all of our needs. The breakfast was very nice and customized to our preferences

Pros: Fabulous place to stay. Quiet and away from the hustle and bustle of Evora. Just beautiful and great staff. Thx u. Will be back.

Pros: Location is great, about 10 mins outside Évora.. Beautifully furnished.

Cons: Strimmer and leaf blower made an incredible noise all round the house. If went on all afternoon and didn’t end until 6.30pm. Not great when we wanted rest after long journey. Then we tried for an early nights sleep but a house party was underway with about 15 people celebrating the night before a wedding! So not much sleep. We’d chosen this hotel because we wanted rest, but we’re disappointed.

Pros: Because there was a mix up with our room and it was given to another couple the hostess gave us the one bedroom apartment which was big and very nice. We had everything we needed. Property was very lovely and everything was was super clean. It was more than we had expected. It was very easy to get into the center. Only 5 minutes away by car.

Cons: The only downside was that it rained and we weren't able to have breakfast outside on the terrace . Breakfast was okay. It was simple. Not that many things to choose from. Also the mattress was a bit hard for me.

Pros: The property and rooms were beautiful

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Beautiful property and friendly helpful host.

Pros: It is a really beautiful place, it has a nice pool, good breakfast, fresh fruits and a sweat hostes. We also loved the three big dogs that seem to have one goal in life: being petted by random strangers.

Cons: The location is close to the city but the last part is a dirt road with a few steap holes in it. Also, it was hard to get the room completely lighted so you could read in the evening (a lot of loose standing bedlights).

Pros: Stunning surroundings with beautiful continental breakfast with home made ingredients and super friendly service

Cons: Nothing

Pros: The host was helpful. The location is really beautiful and peaceful!

Pros: The Espada is a must stay-in near Evora. The site is wonderful and well maintained. The hosts are lovely and made everything for us to enjoy your stay. The pool is nice and clean, the bedrooms are nice as well. The breakfast is simple but with natural and good products, and the quantity is enough for any eaters! We highly recommend it if you wanna have a calm and peaceful retreat near Evora. You’ll need the car to get to the city!

Cons: No wine glasses ;)

Pros: This property is stunning. The decor is so beautifully fitting for the area, elegant but not stuffy. The property is magnificent, immaculate and using every natural part of the area. Truly a Portuguese hacienda. The kids loved the pool, the grounds and especially the dogs! Breakfast was delicious but the setting made the stay!

Cons: Nothing!

Pros: very nice breakfast, beautfull place,

Cons: my blackout wasn´t good and the kids bed could be better,

Pros: Great place!

Pros: Room was very clean, large bathroom and great bed Breakfast was great

Cons: We found more than one of the employees very rude and unpleasant to talk to /ask for help.

Pros: Historic property was a lovely building, too bad they didn't update the rooms very well. Cloister was pretty spot for the restaurant but weird to have to walk through it to get to your room.

Cons: Extremely over priced for a room that looks like it was last updated in the 1970s. Considering it was supposed to be a convent, they did nothing to retain the charm of the space and instead it was a shabby nondescript hotel room that could have been anywhere. Furniture was tired and broken and the bed was lumpy. Bathroom fixtures leaked.

Pros: The location is unbeatable inEvora . Our room was splendid. The food provided was great . The staff was very helpful . I wish we stayed longer

Pros: Location and breakfast

Cons: Rooms are too small

Pros: Everything: the room and the view; the quietness and cleanliness, the towels and the bed; the staff, including the bar staff (always helpful and friendly). Breakfast was excellent, except for the coffee - but expresso was provided upon request.

Cons: Small details: No kettle in the room but didn't ask if we could have one. No ventilation in the lovely bathroom.

Cons: It's Pestana,did not realize it was. They only pay minimum wages,so you get minimum service. Vodka and coke 22.50 euro,a bit heavy

Pros: Nice location, comfortable room. Very good breakfast.

Cons: Nothing really. Internet was down for the first two days but came on for the last day.

Pros: Perfect rural hospitality, quiet pastoral location, amazing staff and courteous service

Pros: We arrived very late to the property so couldn't really experience the farm in all its glory. The rooms however were beautiful and the breakfast was amazing. They make fresh orange juice daily picked from the trees in the morning! I wish we had more time to explore the grounds.

Pros: The mansion is 15 minutes from EVora by car, it is situated in a quiet and peaceful place full of trees and as it was a farm, it has its own animals (goats, donkeys, etc) We enjoyed it a lot and would have stayed more days to relax! The best thing ever was the breakfast, handmade and full of choices!

Pros: The decor is great inside and outside Animal farms nearby Amazing breakfast with local products Swimming pool is very nice Staff is very helpful and nice, lots of advice are provided to discover the arez

Cons: Our mattress was not so great for our bad backs!

Pros: Great rural and peaceful location but close to Évora and the sights. The walks, especially into the Cork forests were lovely. The house is very much a home and the welcome was warm and informative. Pool and garden are a lovely oasis at the end of a busy day or great to just relax. Breakfasts are fabulous and served around a big shared table.

Cons: We had the Olive Room which was a little smaller than expected and the bathroom could benefit from an update but otherwise everything was really lovely.

Pros: Hotel Alentejo architecture with comfortable rooms and excellent service. Ideal for summer activities, but also for the other seasons.

Pros: Breakfast was good; the hotel restaurant staff were nice; the restaurant itself was cozy; the food was generally good; and the prices of the food and wines were reasonable. The massage rate at the Spa was also reasonable.

Cons: We were assigned to Room 308 that they knew has issues. It was directly beneath the breakfast kitchen. So, at around 05:00 a.m. we were awakened by noises from above of heavy footsteps, things dropping on the floor, carts being pushed across. When I went down to the front desk to complain, the clerk informed me that the noises were coming from the kitchen because they are preparing breakfast; he told me that he didn't have any available room to transfer us. Thirty minutes later, when we could no longer tolerate the noises, I went down again and this time, all of sudden, there was a room available, albeit bigger than our room, but for us it didn't matter. It was considered by the hotel as compensating us for the inconveniences we endured; they neglected to account from packing & unpacking our luggage, then being startled from our sleep by kitchen noises early in the morning, and then packing & unpacking again to move to another room! In fact, it ruined our plans that day! We were dead tired from lack of sleep and had lost our enthusiasm to tour the walled town. We asked several times to speak to the hotel manager, not in search of any compensation, but to tell him directly how disappointed we were with their sleazy practice. But he avoided us, and we didn't get to speak to him. For all potential guests, if you insist in staying at this hotel, which looks nice on the internet, make sure to refuse Rooms 308 and 306 when offered, both are directly underneath the kitchen. We learned later through internet search that other guests had similar complaints before (see for example comments from June 2019 in Trip Advisor)! Also, in general, the hotel rooms' soundproofing quality is inadequate; you will hear noises from the hallway and from the bathrooms of adjoining rooms.

Pros: Decor and breakfast. Bed was great

Cons: Cooked breakfast could be improved

Pros: Easy to find and to park, fast check-in, comfortable room, good and affordable bar-food (we liked the soop in special), great breakfast. What else to say...

Cons: N.a. (the temperature in the bar was rather low)

Pros: Breakfast was good, check in was ok,. Hotel was a bit farther to the old town then we thought. Decor was very unique and interesting. Free parking was nice.

Cons: We could not get the safe in the room to work. A staff member came up and could not get it to work so told us to wait 30 minutes and try again. It never worked and we never got any followup on the concern. Bar was quite expensive ford both food and drinks. We really didn't see any other restaurants around the hotel to eat.

Pros: The staff was fabulous, the room was excellent, our supper was very good at their restaurant. Their breakfast was also very good! Also they had parking at the hotel which we loved.

Pros: Friendly staff and excellent breakfast.

Cons: Found it difficult to locate because don't know Evora. The reception needs to be more informed about what's going on in Evora. Told is the town tour bus was running but that wasn't the case.

Pros: Everything was wonderful, location,room, and reception all nice.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: All staff were very friendly and helpful.Bed was extremely comfortable. Breakfast was better than expected. Hotel was within walking distance of cafes restaurants and all historical sites. Would highly recommend. They particularly welcome dogs.

Cons: Only complaint is that Room 3 has an air conditioning unit outside on the terrace which woke me at 4am with the noise of it. It wasn’t the unit belonging to our room.

Pros: Great venue very calm and authentic! A very good way to discover Evora city.

Cons: Parking too small for all guests.

Pros: Location and breakfast

Pros: The location was perfect!!. Within easy walking distance to all the sites. The property served a lovely breakfast To send us on our way each morning.

Cons: We have absolutely no complaints.

Pros: All in all. Exiting house from 14 century. Great location. Great views to the valley. Clean. Great breakfast

Pros: Breakfast was nice. Duarte on reception was exceptional. Very polite and helpful.

Cons: The Hotel is over rated as a 4*. The spa and pool facilities were filthy. the hotel room was freezing cold and took ages to warm.

Pros: Facilities The dinner is superb

Cons: Dust in air conditioner

Pros: Excellent and friendly service, good cocktails (a proper Negroni for less than 5 Euros), comfortable bed, great central location but still quiet

Pros: The hotel is in a great location, it's very clean and serves a great breakfast.

Cons: Our room was very dated.

Pros: Very good location (within old city walls) and stylish hotel.

Cons: Bed mattresses need replacement (springs were a little uncomfortable). Shower very narrow.

Pros: the building was beautiful - The rooms where big and comfortable

Cons: It was TOO HOT in the room and couldn't turn on the air conditioning. we requested twice to get tissues and extra towels - never got them Breakfast was great except the coffee machine... we could not regulate the amount of milk to add

Pros: Breakfast was awesome!

Pros: Staff were great,especially Sarah

Cons: 4 star hotel had no heat nor internet...5 star had everything working, restaraunt at 4star better

Pros: Friendly and helpful staff and excellent location.

Pros: Very interesting suites. Big and spacious. Amazing spa. Very good breakfast

Cons: Suites far from main lobby

Pros: The breakfast was excellent. We had dinner there and it was one of the best meals we have had in a long time. The waitress was also so friendly.

Cons: The sauna was not working and the turkish bath was out of order