Fortaleza da Cidadela - Av. Dom Carlos I, 2750-000 Cascais, Portugal
#18 of 32 hotels in Cascais
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1018 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.1
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 April 2024
Robert
United StatesEverything....one of the best hotels in Portugal and I have been to many. No other comparisons to this great place. True 5 star service and fantastic breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Leander
Germanybreakfast could be bit better; bathroom could be modernized; parking was 20EUR per night;
perfect location and integration into the citadel in the art district next to the marina and the town center; friendly and helpful staff; lovely outdoor pool area; nice balcony;
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Ana
South AfricaThe service at the Taberna Praça restaurant. Stood around to be shown to a table. No one reacted or showed interest. Then sat down on my own accord but non one came to serve me so I left.
The unique setting and its quaint fee
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Jane
CanadaThis hotel is literally within the fortress walls. It was in a perfect location for us, close to town but also close to the park and a beautiful walk up the coast. It was generally very quiet with the sound buffered by the fortress walls. We loved the breakfast buffet, filling up every day so we had no need for lunch. I appreciated that we were shown the short cut to the marina, exiting through the wall in the lower level. The swimming pool was lovely
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
John
IrelandAmazing historic building beautifully restored. Art in each room is a lovely touch. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Rachel
United KingdomRoom smelt musty. Fan in bathroom didn’t work. Not easy to get overhead shower to work. Tele didn’t work.
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
María
SwitzerlandEverything was perfect
Breakfast is incredible , amazing . The hotel is a an art gallery itself, precious, staff is super kind. The hotel is amazing , we will come back for sure.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
O'donnell
IrelandWater should be available for own use bottles. It should also be available at the sauna/steam room area.
Customer service. Location. Standard of care.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Robin
United KingdomLocation, ambience, room, breakfast choice
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
*oa*
NetherlandsIt was so humid in the room that the towels were not drying. The double room also didn't have a bath tube as we expected.
Really nice location, beautiful hotel, very helpful and friendly stuff, good breakfast with a view, convenient parking.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Kirsten
United KingdomService in The Chapter bar could have been better and a couple of days we didn't have our bathroom fully cleaned.
Excellent hotel with great facilities. Wonderful location, great staff - very helpful. Breakfast was really great and despite the weather we had a wonderful time.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Danilla
AustraliaMaybe to have the room cleaned earlier in the day - on one of the days by 5pm it still hadn't been cleaned - not a big deal but...
Location was amazing. Great hotel in a old fort right near the marina and the old part of town. The breakfast was great value. Loved everything about this hotel.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Denise
United KingdomNothing…..
Location, location, location….. in the middle of town but the fort provided relaxing privacy likened to royalty within their castle walls. Such an experience staying in such an historical building! The breakfast was outstanding and the staff…….. everyone we met and we stayed for 5 nights……. were just so super helpful. Outdoor and indoor pools amazing and the views across the town or the Marina and out to sea from one of the many outdoor seating areas was spectacular. Excellent holiday.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Andrédias
PortugalThe fire alarm kept being triggered when taking a shower, but reception acted quickly and turned it off (on multiple occasions). There is not free car park (I think around 20 euros/day).
The room was fine and comfortable. The staff was nice, and the breakfast was good. I even got a small surprise on my birthday during breakfast.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Barrie
United KingdomSplit level room.
Good, clean, accessible and most of all friendly helpful staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Nicola
PortugalConvoluted. I.e. Facilities - locating Pool, tiny gym 7 pieces? for such a many roomed property - had to queue for sub standard/ maintained equipment. Breakfast location - should be more central for ease of guests I.e. bar area down off reception as it’s wasted space, Staff too slow/ receptive/ lacking direction (20mins for coffee unacceptable) at breakfast when quiet. Cleanliness - sweeping table contents onto floor and not cleaning ‘toasting’ area. Overall poor show Shame seeing guests walk through uneven sloped carpeted/ areas to get - breakfast/ pool/ spa too much of wasted space. use more central area for ease Do not eat outside for seagulls
Ok. Our rooms good. Near pool/ gym/ breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Sian
United KingdomGood central location - unusual hotel built within castle walls. Great breakfast with lovely views of marina. Helpful staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Diogo
PortugalStaff is not adequately trained. Bar and restaurant service under par. Room cleanness should be improved.
The facilities. The location. Breakfast
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Lisa
United StatesLiked it all!
Beautiful hotel, excellent service in an excellent location to explore Cascais. We will be back.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Therese
United KingdomNothing. Everything was perfect.
From start to finish the staff were friendly, helpful and did everything to make our trip a memorable one. The breakfast was exceptional, the view and location magnificent and the Taverna de Praca owned by the hotel a wonderful place to eat.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Aisling
United KingdomVery comfortable bed. Lovely room. Great bathroom facilities. Good location and nice views. Hotel is very cool with unique bar, great breakfast and wonderful staff. We had a great time and were very well looked after.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Aisling
United KingdomThe staff are fantastic. On check in, reception staff so friendly and helpful! Very clean and breakfast is brilliant. Thanks so much for making our stay so perfect.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Tarona
NetherlandsI thought the room smelled a bit moldy and for that price I think the floors could be in better shape (scratched floors).
It was close to the sea, breakfast was included, the bed was VERY comfortable I slept great each night, many great movie channels avaibalr and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Lisa
IrelandNothing
Everything, from check in to check out, it was exceptional
Stayed in March 2024
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