I have stayed here many times on business trips and it is consistently superb. Ask for one of the rooms on the 5th floor, these are more traditional and cosy.
Breakfast buffet is exceptional, and the hotel restaurant is good for regional specialties. The staff are efficient and friendly.

Wow, what a place. Stayed two nights and it was fantastic. Service A-1 pools two and what a view. Rooms unbeliveable. Meals first class and reasonable. Sitting in your room looking out across the valley was spectacular. Rent a car driving is easy and you will need it to go to the Super Mercado, so much wine so little time!! They had a special book two Pousadas and get one free. The best deal each one was fantasic you will not be dissappointed. We spent two weeks on tour by car and would do it again in a heart beat. Went from one end of the country to the other. Questions drop me a line!

Almost graded it excellent - certainly outstanding. A beautiful setting (lovely, extensive, grounds at the back, some of this running to wild and very atmospheric) and an imposing building. The interiors are grand with long, austere corridors and beautifully furnished, clean and comfortable rooms. The restaurant was also impressive and its staff friendly and attentive, though the menu was rather restricted in choices. The breakfast buffet was excellent. The swimming pool was beautiful and a delight to swim in, with a very pleasant bar area and a friendly, attentive bartender. Unfortunately the reception staff were somewhat distant and not particularly welcoming - an unusual experience for us on this north/central Portugal trip.