Ξενοδοχεία με Castelo de Torres Novas, Torres Novas

A hotel that could be excellent with just a few extra touches. It’s quite noisy outside from the street and bars. The rooms have double glazing but we could still here voices and general noise. The room generally was quite small although very clean. The lack of tea and coffee making facilites seems like a basic oversight for a hotel like this. It really wouldn’t cost much to add this and it makes a difference to your stay. Breakfast was good and varied each morning. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. They were happy to speak Portuguese or English if needed. Parking is an issue. The hotel only has 4 spots outside and finding a parking space in the town is tricky. We parked up near the castle but it’s a walk to get to the hotel. Driving around the narrow streets of the old town looking for a parking spot can be…. Interesting.

We have been going to Hotel Lusitano since 2015 and have always loved it. Returning this year in late October 2021, was perhaps even more memorable. As Americans, I was concerned if our CDC vaccination cards would be accepted and emailed the hotel and they responded immediately to say they were accepted. We decided to upgrade our usual room to a corner suite and so glad that we did. The room was perfect as was the very comfortable bed. On emailing the hotel, I was able to confirm an early check in that was greatly appreciated after our international flight. Check in was easy as is the parking in the underground parking lot. As always, the staff was amazing some of which we have known from previous years. As always, the restaurant was excellent and I was delighted that many of our favorite dishes were still on the menu. Definitely, you need to try the octopus! They have expanded their dining room and they now have a dedicated breakfast room. Service was outstanding even on evenings when there were larger parties in the restaurant. Yes, we were able to get our favorite table in the restaurant a couple of times for dinner. This was greatly appreciated. I was saddened to learn that the hotel had to be closed down a couple of times for nearly a year. I am sure the dedicated staff suffered during these times. As we were packing up and leaving after three marvelous days, two of the staff members that we have known for years came out and told us how much they enjoyed having us back again. I have assured them that we will be returning again next year since Hotel Lusitano has become our favorite hotel perhaps in all of Portugal. While they are rated four stars, they are five plus plus stars for us. I can't wait to be back in 2022.

Congratulations! Excellent welcome to our group of 12 pilgrims. We were well treated, welcomed, excellent care. A extraordinary breakfast! Thank you very much to Ms Marta, Valeria and Paula (the wonderful breakfast girl).

Cheap breakfast. Location next to the highway. Convenient for self-driving tours. Will stay here next time