HD | Duecitânia Design Hotel

Already familiar with the hotel having lunched there before, we booked a night here as a present for my parents' wedding anniversary. The staff went above and beyond to give them a relaxing, memorable experience - my parents returned enthusing about everything, especially the food (they're both vegetarian) and the service (both in the restaurant and in general - my mum was particularly pleased with the receptionist's efforts to teach her some Portuguese words!). A spa break with some fine dining was clearly just what they needed. Organising the surprise, checking the availability of the vegetarian options and making sure all charges came to me was wonderfully easy. Thank you to all the staff who made it as special as intended.

The room, restaurant and swimming pool were all excellent. The food in the restaurant was amazing value and the staff were all very attentive. The scenery was stunning and we had a lovely circular walk on the small roads and tracks. We would have liked longer than one night here. We must give a shout out to Catia on reception. We were concerned about our next booking in Northern Spain. She was so helpful and reassuring after she was unable to contact the apartment owner. You were right Catia, all was fine and you are a star.

Do not think twice booking this hotel. I am a very fussy traveler and this hotel exceeded my expectation. The decor inside was very glamorous, the indoor and outdoor pools, outside bar area and garden were very beautiful. It felt like an oasis after a busy Lisbon. We fell asleep every night with open windows, listening to the sound of the stream that runs beside the hotel. The mattresses were exceptional and water pressure in showers good. The hotel is also right in the middle of nature outside of the little town of Penela and therefore felt very peaceful. Receptioin called daily a gentleman from the town to drive us to and back from the This was an experience in itself. There is a cafe opposite the taxi rank that the locals go to. We went twice to have a traditional Portugese drink and food. The full experience. Nobody can speak English but we chatted with everybody. Castle is a non event and town offers very little. If you need a good rest, spoil yourself by going to this hotel.

Everything was superb. The staff were great, very helpful & courteous, the breakfast was excellent, evening meals were lovely too. The spa area also was great, very relaxing massage by a lovely lady.

Almost Everything. From the History of the building, the food, staff accommodation . Very comfortable bed. Beautiful linen. Staff remembered us from our visit a year earlier which was lovely. Good parking and location just off the A13.