Originally booked for Villa Cascais but due to a plumbing prob week before our check in, they booked us with their sister hotel Albatroz. They were very kind to find us accommodations. Some hotels, I am Sure, might not do this. We had a deluxe sea view suite. They booked us in the Palace room across the street. They did offer a room in the building right next to main hotel, which we decided the Palace might be quieter. PROS: Palace room and building were beautiful. Great A/C. Beautiful view of the beach. Had private building concierge. Fantastic deck and I think we may have been only ones in building!!! All the staff, from the front desk to the restaurant, were wonderful. Close to everything in Cascais. Breakfast was fantastic. DRAWBACKS: (dont like the word CONS). The Palace was right next to train station so could hear the announcer frequently. As well as the early morning street sweepers, etc. I am an early riser,but others may not be. It was very warm during our visit and we enjoyed people watching on the beach. But on our 2nd night, a group of people decided to have a party around midnight to 2 - 3 a.m. outside our window. Even when we closed the windows, it was loud. I am sure this does not happen all the time. I would definitely stay here again, but would not choose the Palace building because of my lists. And even with the noise, we survived since we were in Portugal!!!! I know there are other choices along the beach area, but we walked it and this place is truly the best.
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Wow what a beautiful hotel! I'm not sure what is the prettiest: the lobby, the restaurant / bar, the pool terrace, the rooms, or the 360 degree views. The architecture, Portuguese tiles, curved staircases, gold mirrors - it all comes together to create a warm and inviting environment in the public spaces downstairs. But just wait until you get to your room! There are some rooms with balconies that overlook the pool, beach and ocean. And we had a room with ship-like port windows that opened up to the ocean. It was incredible. Some special perks: On-site free valet parking. You can have your (included) breakfast in the beautiful waterfront restaurant, or have it delivered to your room for breakfast in bed. Location is 10/10. There's an umbrella in the room you can borrow, which we made good use of during a sun shower! They provide a beach bag + towels for the pool or to take to the beach.
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