Pousada in Estremoz
Pousada in Estremoz - Hotel Rainha Santa Isabel
The castle of Estremoz is the result of the restoration of the magnificent Palace that King D. Diniz built for his wife, Queen Santa Isabel.
In the sixties, the castle, became a luxury hotel named after the Queen. The Pousada Estremoz, Rainha Santa Isabel, has the finest decor including museum pieces, several rooms still maintain characteristics of the 18th century.
From the private palace gardens and swimming pool, you have the most superb view over the city of Estremoz and the vast Alentejo plain.
We enjoyed our stay at the Poussada in Estremoz, it was friendly and well run but I agree with the previous guest that it was a bit run down, still charming though. And in a wonderful position. I was particularly impressed with the website which was easy to use and very efficient, actually better that the corresponding site for Paradors in Spain.
We are two couples and we stayed at the Castle in Estremoz in late October. We were very excited about the prospect of staying at a real castle. The room sizes and decorations were great, however we found that this pousada needs to be upgraded. The carpeting in the room was very stained (plus the rooms were dusty), the bathroom fixtures, etc. need to be modernized. (Flat screen TVs would also give the rooms a lift)
We love staying at pousadas and have enjoyed our stays at Sagres and Estoi, but would not recommend the one in Estremoz for the reasons listed above. (We were booked for 3 nights, but left after two because the dust was causing some health problems.)
Another suggestion: availability of wifi to guests without the very expensive fee that is currently charged.
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We recently stayed at this pousada at the beginning of a ten day stay in Portugal. Jet lagged as we were upon arrival from the US, the staff could not have been more accomodating; the breakfasts were extraordinary, the room superb; front desk staff help make us reservations elsewhere in Portugal and Spain and we enjoyed visiting the town’s restaurants and shops with side trips to Evora, Evoramonte and the apparent birthplace of Portuguese football legend, Luis Figo. The views are spectacular, even better than at our other favorite (Obidos); the pousada is indeed worthy of what it once was, a Queen’s dwelling. Please put this one on top of your list but don’t tell too many others
we stayed here for 1 nigth and enjoied every minute. the pousada is so beautifull, the room was great amd we had a wonderfull view of the town. dinner and breakfast were very good. and ofcourse all the staff members were helpfull and gave us a very good feeling.
We enjoyed every minute. Staff very friendly and helpful. We had an excellent room with lovely view. We explored the tower and chapel, and enjoyed the garden and lovely pool. Thanks to all.
I must admit we were very disappointed with the Estremoz Pousada. It is indeed glorious but very worn. Our rooms were dark with only one small round window that offered a fine view when standing on your toes. The carpets are old and worn as is the bathroom. We ate dinner in the very grand dining room and found the food adequate, the service good but it was all entirely overpriced. I recommend a much needed makeover and a staff a bit warmer and less formal. How can this Pousada even be on the same list as the amazing Belmonte Pousada where we enjoyed every minute?
we stayed 2 nights at the pousada. from the begining reception to the end of our stay we could not have imagined a more wonderful stay the room ,the views from our window the restaurant especially the breakfast were excellant the staff were very attentive 5 stars