Hotel das Termas do Vimeiro - Torres Vedras

The actual apartment was great. View of the beach, surprisingly well-stocked kitchen for a rental, huge rooms, black-out shutters. But, the staff seemed really inexperienced and unsure, and the complex policies are not very hospitable. Check in is at 4:00, check out is at 10:00, and you cannot check in early or out late. In fact, our room still wasn't ready at 4:00 when we checked back for the third time (we were told at both 1:30 and 3:00 that housekeeping was "just finishing" our apartment and to keep checking). Six hours seems like an unreasonable turnover time for a hotel room. Housekeeping then proceeded to come every day around 5:00 and do a quick and poor job of cleaning (e.g., the kitchen is not included), except our final day when, despite the 10:00 checkout time and the handwritten do-not-disturb sign on the door, they rang our doorbell at 9:00 am., waking my young son. We joked that they were only eager to do a thorough cleaning when they could inconvenience us with it. It's a beautiful complex, but they need to work on their guest services.

the people on staff try hard.

I was really satisfied with this small hotel. It was difficult to reach from the train station on foot as it is nearly at the castle gate but most of the readers will not be travelling that way. It is situated right on the main tourist street in the walled old city. The room was clean and charming with all the comforts incl. wi-fi internet service. The staff was unflaggingly courteous and spoke very good English, particularly the night clerk, who took quite a bit of time to answer my questions about Obidos and the surrounding area. Breakfast buffet was very good, too. I would recommend this hotel to anyone seeking a budget option and not afraid of a little walk.

We found the B&B easily. Note to others who had difficulty - don't bother trying to use a GPS, except to get close. Then, just carefully follow the excellent instructions provided by the hosts. Miguel, son of the owners, gave us lots of help and tips, and great restaurant recommendations. He and his parents all speak English, so communication was not a problem. The room was clean and had plenty of room, the bed comfortable, the nights were quiet and sleep came easily. Excellent bread and pastries at breakfast, as well as fruit, ham, cheese, and lovely jams. The gardens are pleasant and the pool looked great, although weather wasn't hot enough to go in (some German guests, however, were not deterred). Five friendly dogs will greet you; Miguel works as a veterinarian. Thanks, Miguel, for a wonderful stay!

This is a very charming place to stay. It is 19th century house that has been wonderfully updated. The room and bathroom were clear and well decorated. The house is about a fifteen to twenty minute walk to the town which restricts you to dinner close to the hotel. The breakfasts offer much vote but there was little variety from day to day. Curiously the manager/owner while civil was a rather cold fish - odd for a bed and breakfast business person.