ADC - Albergaria Do Calvário - by Unlock Hotels

We stayed at the Albergaria for several nights in the first half of April, 2024. We loved our stay there. The room, which had a sitting area, was spacious. Our room was on the ground floor, we heard zero noise from overhead. The decor of the hotel is comfortable and charming; many of the items in the lobby are from the area. The breakfast was excellent, as was the service. The staff was unfailingly courteous and helpful; we would note especially the crew of new employees under training at reception and filling guests' requests. They were attentive and above average. We did drive to the hotel. We never had a problem finding a spot downstairs in the hotel's parking garage (11 spots). Note it was early April, so low tourist season. The hotel is located in the northern half of the historic center of Evora. To get down to the true historic center and the shops is a not a difficult or far walk for most people. Restaurants not far from the Albergaria, all of which were wonderful: The Lombardo, O Trovador, Fialho, the Taskinha. We eat gluten-free; most restaurants were alergies-aware. The maitre-d at the Trovador was tops. If you can make it to the mountain castle of Monsaraz, fabulous!

We enjoyed our stay. We were greeted by Hugo who has worked there for many, many years. He is quite personable and quite helpful in orienting us with Evora, the sights to see and locations of restaurants we were planning to visit. Unfortunately, he was then off for the next two days of our visit. We would return just to have more time to talk with Hugo. The breakfast staff kept the buffet well stocked at all times and took orders.

My wife and I have stayed at the Albergaria do Calvario many times previously, but it continues to be the best hotel in Evora by far. The location is perfect, inside the city walls. The staff, extremely good, friendly and helpful. Although there is no restaurant for lunch or dinner, there is a very comprehensive snack menu, that can be served in the lounge/bar. There is on-site parking and most of the best restaurants in Evora are within less than a five-minute walk. It is almost like staying with a family. I would never stay anywhere else.

Wonderful & warm greetings when we checked-in by the kind Nepalese-Portuguese gentleman; his customer-service oriented pleasantries were a constant during our stay. Impeccable tray of d'oeuvres served by the chef when we decided to stay in on our first night. Staff, especially at breakfast, catered to our whims...and our stomachs. Our suite, on the main floor & to the left of the desk and lobby, was very spacious and comfortable (a special salute to housekeeping!).

This is a charming hotel - We had a lovely room to stay in what used to be an olive mill - which has been lovingly restored Bed had lovely bedding and the towels were thick and of good quality The communal spaces are lovely - particularly the outside terrace which is like a little oasis in amongst all the plants - we had breakfast outside there The breakfast is very good with a choice of eggs - lots of fruit , muesli and homemade cakes too Hotel is dog friendly Joao , the front of house person was very friendly and gave us lots of information about beautiful Evora The hotel is just inside the city walls so it is possible to park free outside and it is is only a couple of mins walk in to the hotel