Hotel Lara — Hotel in Valença

This is not a 3 star hotel and if I was rating on the friendliness of the staff it would be zero. We arrived after a big day before check in time which we totally understand not our 1st time travelling. But the lady on the desk was pretty grumpy and clear you “cant check in” ok got that message received loud and clear. Just wanted to know if we can leave our bags so we can have a look around the fort which we did. When we got back we asked if we could have some ice only to receive the Spanish Inquisition. “What do you want the ice for “ well we are tired and want to get our packs ready for tomorrow and have a quiet drink in our room. The answer “NO” if we want to have a drink it has to be in their bar which was the grungiest table with 2 chairs that looked like no one had sat at in years. It was stuffed in a corner of the unappealing foyer which had zero atmosphere and zero appeal. So no thank you we wont have a drink at your mankie bar and as a result you not only didn’t get us to buy a drink but have left you a bad but deserved review. To anyone that reads this do yourself a favour and walk the extra 1km into Tui it is amazing and has much better accomodation options and...

Stayed here for several nights and found the rooms adequate with a comfortable bed and place to sit.||It is located just outside the old town and is an easy walk from both the bus and train station. It is also near a good supermarket and there are several restaurants nearby.||Breakfast was adequate, although there was no plain yoghurt on the last day and the hot selection was not in Bain Marie's so went cold quickly (the bacon and scrambled eggs were nice).||Rooms could be improved with a small fridge and kettle and I don't like this habit in Portugal of providing paper cups individually wrapped in plastic. It was good to see that they didn't provide bottled water (the tap water is perfectly fine to drink or, if you must, but your own).||Staff were not overly friendly, especially the older male on reception.||That said, would I stay there again, yes as it was good value for money (I booked direct, which is unusual for me) as the price was...

We checked into Hotel Lara after our 4th day of walking the Camino. We had experienced outstanding accommodation along the way with well trained staff. At Hotel Lara we were met (not welcomed) by an older male receptionist who seemed quite dismissive.|The hotel is outdated and in need of a good clean and refurbishment. We were allocated a room on the first floor which was facing a busy main road. The room was spartan to say the least. No fresh/bottled water, fridge, tea/coffee facilities and two cheap plastic wrapped paper cups in the bathroom.|The bed however, was comfortable and the breakfast room had a good selection food. We were not acknowledged or welcomed by the staff serving breakfast.|This hotel is situated in the downtown area of Valença. If staying Valenca, search for accommodation in the old town or even Tui, which is approximately 1km down the road. |We don’t recommend this...