Hotel Quinta das Lagrimas - Small Luxury Hotels

It is a lovely hotel in a luxury garden setting. The main building is authentically decorated, and the staff is friendly and attentive. The beds are comfy. Breakfast is good. The hotel restaurant is pricey, but the food is delicious.

We had a very lovely stay (family with a toddler). The people who work in the hotel were incredibly kind and welcoming (offered to move check out to 2 pm so our daughter can have her snooze, upgraded us to a bigger room to make it more comfortable with a cot). The hotel has a big garden, lots of character, the rooms are mostly in the modern attachment- I see it as a benefit, adds to comfort. The hotel was clean, common rooms (library, sitting rooms etc in the old building) were in beautiful condition. Breakfast was good. I was a bit worried while booking because of some negative comments, but it was a lovely stay, the hotel has very unique energy about it, we really enjoyed. I didn’t have the opportunity to have dinner (Michelin 2023) and we didn’t use the spa. But they do have a big outdoors pool- probably great is summer.

Surprises await at this charming hotel - beautiful public spaces, furnished with antiques, a stunning outdoor area with a large pool, historic botanical gardens, a highly regarded 'fine' dining room plus an informal dining area, and the list goes on. We stayed in the original palace, in a comfortable room with an adequate bathroom. The hotel is located within a 15 minute or so walk from the historic centre of Coimbra. Highly recommended. It's the facilities and the surrounds of this hotel that makes it a 'standout'.

This is a hotel of understated grandeur both in its older and more modern buildings. The setting , historically at the site of a romantic legend as well as actually within superb gardens are incomparable. The location, a 10 minute walk to the city centre is perfect. The staff are the most courteous and helpful you could find. The meals in the Bistro restaurant were of high quality and good value, served in this tranquil and most tastefully decorated suite of rooms, like a club or library. The extravagant breakfasts are served in a patio dining area beside the Romantic Garden, where the ducks make their ablutions in the tree-shaded pond as you drink your coffee. The weather was beautiful so the indoor pool was not used but looked to be a pleasant , if relatively small facility, within the spa area. The large, classically rectangular outdoor pool with ample, fresh and comfortable loungers, parasols and a discreet bar was a lovely spot after city tours of a late afternoon. (Don't miss the churches or museums, even a short visit is rewarding). The fascinating history of the place is so intimately bound-up with the story of this city as to make this a rare chance to live in the event. The wealth of art, literature and guidance as to the 14th century tragedy of D.Pedro and D. Inez available on site made for easy appreciation of the facts and legends relating to this aspect of Coimbra's history. As for the bigger historical picture, the staff were very happy and well able to advise on how to make the most of a 2 day visit.

The hotel actually is an estate with a rich history and a large area of garden and golf court. It plays a big part of Coimbra's legend. Even not hanging out, you can enjoy staying in the estate by either exploring the tremendous history stories, or walking through the sophistic garden, or playing sports. The public space of both indoor and outdoor are enough enormous. The staff are super friendly and passionate to delight the guests.