Independent Schist Villages hotels

"Wonderful, especially for the price! Super clean, even in the grout and the corners! Nice staff. Close to restaurants and right around the corner from the riverfront. Easy walkable compared to other areas and I had a medical boot on my foot. Breakfast Buffet was really good too"

"Awesome place with great pool. Very very fair value"

"All the hotel staff, and especially Helena, were friendly and helpful. The rooms are uniquely decorated in a cool and unique ‘marble library’ motif. The shower works great and the bed is comfortable. The location is convenient to the university and the rail station. One critique: the water closet is in a separate room (good) but the door and wall are clear glass, floor to ceiling (not good unless you’re an exhibitionist). "

"Very helpful staff! Thanks a lot for umbrella and taxi in this raining morning! :)"

"I had a great stay. Hotel is conveniently placed, very good price and excellent breakfast."

"Quinta das Lágrimas has such an important and interesting place in Portuguese history, which we enjoyed learning about during our stay. The old house and surrounding gardens are beautiful and romantic, even in the winter. Our room was in the spa wing, and it was large and comfortable, but the “Queen” bed was actually two twins pushed together (which is common in Europe), the shower flooded easily, and the bathroom door was extremely difficult to lock and unlock. As Canadians, we were also surprised to learn that we were not allowed to use the indoor pool without a swimming cap."