Pousada Castelo de Estremoz

A beautiful ex-palace with some fantastic rooms and a stunning tower. The town is a marble mining town, so everything is made of marble, very nice. The swimming pool and sun area is clean, tidy and spread out, the experience is one of luxury, which adds to a holiday. There are some great restaurants in town. I wish I had stayed another night.

This hotel is in an old quite spectacular castle, so many inside facilities are traditional rather than modern which we were totally happy with. The location is on a hill, a five minute fairly steep walk into town. The public areas and restaurant are grand and have wonderful views of countryside and the private garden. There is a good pool and surrounding area. The breakfast was very good and plentiful. Our room was large and comfortable within the context of being traditionally furnished. Staff were friendly and efficient. There is also abundant free and safe parking on the square outside the hotel, but be careful not to become blocked in on a Sunday during the nearby church services.

breakfast was very good with multiple options. the history of the hotel, and the overall aesthetic was really cool.

Beautiful, historic castle that is well maintained while keeping period decor. It is comfortable and inviting. Really enjoyed the various seating areas to relax and chat. Of course, the highlight is the ability and freedom to roam the castle...inside and out. Unfortunately it was raining most of our stay so we didn't get to explore the grounds any, but they looked lovely and extensive from the windows. Breakfast (included) had a nice variety of fresh breads, fruits, eggs, cheeses, meats, etc. Dinner menu is a bit limited but the food was prepared perfectly. Staff very helpful and friendly.

Interesting historic castle, huge and imposing reception rooms with some wonderful antiques. A good sized bedroom but twin beds. The huge restaurant served only 3 tables on our night - a bit ghostly! - but though the food was very good the service was vague. The bar service in the late evening was eccentric. This has the basis for a truly wonderful place like some of the other Pousadas but it seemed to lack that personal touch, perhaps a little complacent. The associated castle tower is spectacular. Estremoz is a strange place, quite rough and run down in the old town around the castle (though very interesting) and re-developing and smartening up in the lower town; the tile museum is exceptional as was the restaurant, ‘Gardanha’.