Hotel Convento d'Alter — Hotel in Alter do Chão

The hotel was very nice . Once arrived to receptionist was a bit wary we had a double bed and asked a colleague about it. Luckily the bloke was more settle by saying was a double bed. Havent she seen gay people yet?! We pay for a room and not for being scutrinized. She needs training. Other then that room 114 was nice fridge didn't work but after contacting reception was all sorted . Pool area nice but they need more umbrellas. Breakfast was a bit disappointing. Staff kept hiding. Water said was hot wasn't Kettle didn't have water. Overall not great breakfast. Very pretty inside but need better service in general and better breakfast. A tension to detail it's simply not there. Curtain in the bedroom needs replacement too. While there someone turn up for an audit to health and safety but no representative on site which is a...

After ride 700 km on motorcycle from Santander to Alter, when arriving in Convento d'Alter the reception can't be better. Nuno Quina in the reception, a great and friendly professional don't want let me carry my bags to my room, after give me a guided visit In the hotel I be very impressed. They prep me some snacks in the bar, what is really good after 700km in temperatures around 35°C.|In the evening the barman José Castelinho, very friendly and professional give advice about the best restaurants around. Amazing environment in the hotel the stuff have very high standards with the costumers. Better is impossible.|The conditions of my room, swimming pool, private parking are stunning. |Definitely I recommend this place without hesitation. Great time I had in my two weeks...

If you want something more modern, go somewhere else. If you want speedy service, don't come to the Alentejo. If you want to experience Portugal at its best then this is the perfect starting point. The staff are very friendly and helpful, the central location is excellent, and Alter do Chão is a fascinating town with plenty of history, lots to see and great restaurants offering generous portions at very reasonable prices. After having lived more than thirty years in Portugal, this hotel, in such a beautiful setting, is absolutely one of...