Palácio Das Especiarias

Gute Lage. Freundliches Personal.

Zeitweise etwas hellhörig.

Location was fine, walking distance to get to tours around the city and close enough to the ocean. The night I stayed property offered dinner with live fado music at night with wine included. While I didn't really enjoyed food ( it was just OK compare to other food I had in Portugal), but fado music was good and wine was fine too. For 25 euros I paid for it I was happy to get what I got and best part it was right inside of property, I didn't have to go anywhere, I was tired at the end of a day. Staff is great, helps with luggage and everything you need. Breakfast is really great. There is a very beautiful common area were they serve breakfast and I enjoyed an hour or two in front of fireplace there in the evening before dinner.

Room a little small, but house has a lot of history and taking into consideration a big common area I was fine. I didn't spent much time in room anyway. I read some complains about stairs, but I stayed in diamond 2 room and didn't have any issues with stairs. What could be better - would be nice if they offered an extra blanked in room - some properties offer it -have it somewhere stored in a closed if you are cold. For me it was a little cold at night. Maybe I could ask staff about it - I never did.

We stayed in room 2, a tiny twin (8 m²) on the ground floor adjacent to the quiet backyard where birds were singing in the morning. This rooms offers a budget opportunity to experience the charm of this 16th cent building and great team that runs it, I also like the idea of mixing travelers from the luxurious to more affordable. I cannot see any reason not to stay here, the location is great, close to Tram 28 and the metro, breakfast awesome, character unique and shared rooms (a reading room, another with fireplace) just unique. Don't miss out on this, I'm certain to return next time.

It took time to figure out how the shower works.