Grao Vasco

Could use a few updates but is wonderfully located and for its age is well-maintained. Just think “historic” and your mindset will be about right. Helpful and courteous staff. The outdoor pool area needs a few more recliners perhaps but is gorgeous and felt like heaven on earth after a long hot Portuguese day.

Great amenities overall. Hotel rooms should be modernized, although good spacing is here. Bathroom shower curtain rod kept falling for a couple of people including myself in rooms, but you get a bidet so I was happy. Bring your own soap if you stay a while because the tiny liquid soap is only good for 1 wash each bottle.

We stayed here in April 2026 as part of a group tour through Globus Journey. Sadly, I can not recommend this hotel. The room was dark and just didn't really "feel" clean enough. I found it particularly run down. Breakfast was very unsatisfactory. The front desk seemed annoyed if approached with a question. The beds and linens were uncomfortable. We did walk around the neighborhood a little bit and it was a charming neighborhood. The pool was just being cleaned and opened for the season and it looked like it would be lovely when it was ready for use.