Comments on: Pousada in Evora

By: James Beaudoin

James Beaudoin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:27:27 +0000

This was our second stay at the Pousada separated by 20 years. Not much had changed There was the same beautiful location and it’s wonderful picturesque town. and the marvelous pousada with it’s inimitable charm friendly staff and excellent service. there was nothing at all to complain about. The whole experience was as enjoyable as it was those many years ago

By: Holly Hunter Christovao

Holly Hunter Christovao — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:33:32 +0000

The arrival at the Pousada was a delight as you pass the ancient walls and climb to the top of the city complete with views and ancient ruins. The staff accepts your car even though there not an inch of space to spare.

As we had booked on line the staff was delightful at touring us through every room and accommodating us in an room upgrade to the suites located at the courtyard just off the rear patio.

We made our way to the intimate pool for a quick dip and some sun before regrouping to explore the city.

The front desk staff was every ready with maps and assistance in making reservations.

We enjoyed the morning breakfast as we looked out on the lovely historic buidlings courtyard. The property was lovely, beautifully decorated and everything we expected. We have never not been delighted in a stay at the Pousads of Portugal

By: Willian Ivory

Willian Ivory — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 09:27:42 +0000

Thanks I enjoyed this

By: David Semadeni

David Semadeni — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:54:36 +0000

We had a delighful two night stay in June 2011, on our first visit to Portugal and our first night in your country. Evora and the pousada had been recommended by one of our Portuguese friends in the USA and he definitely steered us in the right direction!

On arrival, having driven over from Sevilla by the scenic route, we were greeted warmly by your reception staff and our car was speedily parked and the bagage was whisked away to our room/cell. The room, while compact (I understand why you call them cells!) was very comfortable, as was the bathroom, and spotlessly clean…..

We ate out both nights at restaurants in town that your staff recommended (after recommending the pousada’s) and found them top class. While Fialho was very good, if you really wish to experience a great meal (especially the appetizers), you must eat at Tasquinha do Oliveira, a 12 seat restaurant with Manuel out front and his wife, Carolina in the kitchen. In operation for the last 14 years, they personified the highest standards of Portuguese food and hospitality. Delightful experience and best dining expereince of our 5 week Spain/Portugal trip.

Because of the pousada’s location right next door, we were also fortunate to go to the International Festival on both evenings with excellent performances of Indian dance one night and Morocan music the next. Again your reception’s recommendation.

While we only had the buffet breakfast in your restaurant, we were very happy with the offerings on display.

We were sorry to leave but your staff gave us a speedy and cheery farewell on our way to Porto, but we must thank them all for a delightful introduction to Portugal.

PS I am a hotelier by profession, having my own hospitailty managment company now and previosly managing such US properties as the St. Regis in New York City, The Ritz-Carlton in Chicago, the Four Seasons in Philadephia and the Brazilian Court in Palm Beach, so my hat is off to you professionally for your Evora property and its staff. Congratulations!!

By: Anthony Short

Anthony Short — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:14:08 +0000

Our recent visit to the Pousada in Evora left us with many happy memories, the staff on reception were charming and most helpful, our car was parked promptly and our rooms calm, comfortable and spotlessly clean. The restaurant, although rather small, was also charming and the service friendly. The waiter’s choice of wine for our meal was spot on and he also gave some good advice on wines from the Alentejo which we followed up later. However the dinner was not upto the standards elsewhere, we had recently spent three nights in Setubal and had eaten much better, so we ate out on the second night. Breakfast too was a little disappointing, we have stayed in a number of Pousadas now and I have to say that Evora does not score highly in the food stakes.

We intend to continue to visit other Pousadas as we find them amazing value for us over 55′s and have never been treated other than with courtesy and charm by all the staff. The buildings themselves are so impressive.

By: Cordova

Cordova — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:51:35 +0000

We enjoyed our stay at this pousada in late May. It is situated very conveniently to a wide range of sights for visitors, for daytime and night-time wandering. The rooms were quaintly furnished, right off the dining area – certain rooms can be a bit inconvenient to get into as a result. We enjoyed the buffet breakfasts, had dinner there one night and then had a nightcap in the bar one night. Very pleasant, friendly and courteous service throughout our stay. Particularly one waiter, Mr. Pedro Branca, whose good humor and wonderful service added much to our enjoyment! Our first trip to Portugal, hopefully will not be our last…

By: Xavier & Maggie Carvalho - Toronto, Canada

Xavier & Maggie Carvalho - Toronto, Canada — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:22:28 +0000

We stayed at Evora & Ourem in late June.
Both places were excellent value. The rooms & amenities were different because they are historical buildings. All the sites we visited were in facinating towns with terriffic ambiance.
We also stayed at the paradors in Carmona, Jaen & Zafra & were equally impressive.
The staff at all the hotels were superb, from the reception to the resturants.
We would recommend the Pousadas & Paradors to anybody requiring 4 star plus hotels.
We shall return to the Pousadas & Paradors on our next visit to Europe.

By: Joan L from Canada

Joan L from Canada — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:50:25 +0000

We stayed in mid-May and location was fantastic, right up beside the ruins. Not much parking up there but the guy at desk assisted. The room was very nice, a split level and really nice and cool temperature. The only downside of Evora was an equally “cool” reception from the young lady at the desk, less than enthusiastic compared to other pousada. She wasn’t rude, but she wasn’t exactly pleasant either. Also, reception area was generally gloomy/dark. After staying in pousada in the North, I was quite shocked actually by this reception. Even the departure was similar mood, and then after a few minutes of gloominess the guy burst into a big smile and said “have a nice day” or similar, as if it was his duty to do so. Otherwise, the location and rooms were great, squeeky clean, lovely decor. Yes, do stay there and hope the staff is different or somewhat cheerier. Other pousadas they are friendlier; maybe it was an off-day?

By: Joe & Teresa Webber

Joe & Teresa Webber — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 23:33:54 +0000

The town of Evora makes this pousada worth the stay. Common areas are as welcoming as the staff and location couldn’t be better. Our ground-floor room looked out to the parking lot (at lead they HAD one) and the overall condition of the room was dark & tired. Breakfast was fine. Dinner (again), disappointing.

By: Rebecca Kirk

Rebecca Kirk — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:55:36 +0000

Stunning hotel, with so much character. The cells were small but perfectly set out, decorated and spotlessly clean. We’d paid for an upgrade, but decided the standard cell was nicer.
Staff were helpful and friendly, especially with car parking.

Restaurant was slow service wise and the food mediocre, we had the same dish in the pousada one night and in a local restaurant on another, and the Pousada one was poor by comparison but far more expensive. We had stayed in another Pousada on previous nights and for the same price the food was far superior.

But apart from the quibble over the restaurant the stay was a delight. Evora is an incredible town and the Pousada perfectly placed for wandering about in the day and in the evening.