Hotel Inglaterra - Estoril

The pictures of the rooms where very nice. They were showing big spacious rooms, but our room 506 was very small. No balcony, nothing. So I wouldn't go there for a second time. We felt misled. Regards, Kirsti van Pelt

Great choice, location, original character and modern. Price great for area and amenities

I really enjoyed staying at "Inglaterra". The staff was very friendly, the location of the hotel is great, it's just a few minutes walk to the train station and the beach. The breakfast buffet was nice and sufficient, would definitely stay there again.

When we checked in, the room we had requested (king bed, non smoking) was not "available." We asked why and they said that non-smoking wasn't guaranteed. The first room they put us in had a leaky ceiling and we were put next in a small, dark room with two twin beds pushed together. After staying there for our first night, we were told they'd switch us to a better room the second night, but when we approached the (very rude) gentleman at the front desk the next day, they said it wasn't available. We ended up in a smoking room with a king bed for the next two nights. Luckily it did not smell of smoke (and was much nicer). It was on the top floor with lovely views of the town and sea, and was light and airy. Make sure if you stay here to stay on the top floor. The pool is lovely with a great bar that has coffee, drinks, and snacks. The bathrooms and changing areas by the pool are also nice. It is a bit difficult to get a chair by the pool unless you arrive early in the day. Also, we were there in July 2007 and the construction next door that other visitors have mentioned was still going on. the bright green construction netting and occasional sounds of a jackhammer do not make sitting by the pool not as relaxing as one might wish. The lounges and lobby were done very nicely, and the whole hotel has a lovely modern look with nice art and furniture. However, we were surprised to find that even though this property was bought and renovated by Best Western in 2004, the rooms still had stains on the rugs. Everything at this hotel is a la carte; they charge for internet and breakfast is not included. The hotel breakfast at 10 Euro each is a ripoff; we walked instead to a lovely cafe right down the street next to a great little grocery store every day. The hotel's location is very convenient, only about 5 minutes walk to the beach and train station, and a 20-minute walk to Cascais.

This is a great hotel, good rooms, excellent architecture (Old Palace), very near the Casino, beach, etc... more dedicate to tourism than for business, but this is a more tourist location as well.