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The place is beautiful and the view is impressive. Quiet and relaxing.
ricardo p
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
6/10 Okay
Jarbas
Travelled with partner
12 Sept 2023
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful old building in amazing locality.
The staff not friendly enough. The breakfast the most disappointing. Hard croissants, fruit past it’s peak and coffee machines that need attention.
Jarbas
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Teresa silveira on 7 Oct 2023
Dear Mr./Mrs. Jarbas, We would like to thank you for taking the time to share your opinion on your experience at Pousada Serra da Estrela. We highly appreciate the feedback provided by our Guests as it helps us improve our daily performance and perfect our service quality. We are sincerely sorry that you were disappointed with our breakfast options. We have shared your comments with our Food and Beverage Manager, and we are taking the necessary measures to improve our offer.Once again, we thank you for staying at Pousada Serra da Estrela, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.Kind regards,Teresa SilveiraUnit ManagerPousada Serra da Estrela
Dear Mr Stephen, Thank you for your kind feedback. We hope to welcome you very soon at our Pousada Serra da Estrela.Regards, Teresa SilveiraUnit Manager
Staff was amazing. The property is interesting and in a beautiful location. Great for hiking!
Mary
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Teresa silveira on 10 Jul 2023
Dear Mary, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We were glad to read your enthusiastic comments about our location. We take great pride in being able to offer a great experience to our Guests.We thank you for your stay, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon at Pousada Serra da Estrela.Kind regards, The Team at Pousada Serra da Estrela
6/10 Okay
Karni
Travelled with family
3 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel or hospital?
There was a strange feeling that we were in a hospital and not a hotel.
We enjoyed taking my dad to the mountains for his 90th birthday. He'd flown over them so many times to the algarve he wanted to see them up close. The hotel and the scenery didn't disappoint.
Great view.
Sauna was turned off, and when i complained a staff said was turning it on, and she just disapeared.....
Staff not commited to guests!!
marcelo
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from Pedro Pinto on 19 Nov 2021
Dear Customer,
Thank you very much for choosing to stay at Pousada da Serra da Estrela, and for taking the time to post your opinion, as it helps us to get better. We take all feedback seriously and we hope to be able to welcome you again in a near future.
With kind regards,
Pedro Pinto
Manager
6/10 Okay
Derrick
Travelled with family
7 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Doing the best under the circumstances
The hotel was doing the best it could during the Covid restrictions. We stayed one night and it was obvious the staff were struggling to service the families.
Derrick
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from Pedro Pinto on 10 Dec 2020
Dear Customer,
Thank you very much for choosing to stay at Pousada da Serra da Estrela, and for taking the time to post your opinion, as it helps us to get better. We take all feedback seriously and we hope to be able to welcome you again in a near future.
With kind regards,
Pedro Pinto
Manager
Hotel has excellent views.
As with other Portuguese Poussadas the staff was welcoming, the restaurant and the included breakfast was very good
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Pedro Pinto on 4 Dec 2019
Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for submitting your review about your stay where you share your experience at the Pousada da Serra da Estrela.
Our biggest aim is to ensure memorable stays to all our dear guests, and your rewarding words are the best incentive for all the team.
Thank you very much for your contribution and recommendation.
We look forward to welcome you again.
With kind regards,
Pedro Lopes Pinto
Manager
The layout of of the hotel is wonderful as every room has a great view down the hillside across the vast plain below. It has a nice old fashioned feel being built in the 1920s and has a touch of the Agatha Christie about it. However the whole hotel has been restored with modern facilities and decor (perhaps the interior decor is a little too modern and plain and doesn’t exploit the period design of the property).
Our room was wonderful, large bedroom with balcony, separate dressing room and large well appointed bathroom and for around 220 Euros for 2 nights, that was excellent value (Saturday and Sunday nights in mid August B&B).
For those who wanted to use the Spa and treatments I guess it was even more special.
The niggles were:
- A kettle and tea making facilities were provided in the room for the first night (perfect for Brits), but a charge of 5 Euros for another tea bag and synthetic milk sachet for each subsequent night was petty and absurd.
- The restaurant was nice and the food quite good (very good for breakfast) but we were only offered a buffet at 30 Euros per person. Expensive for the quality of food provided (nice but nothing special).
Tony
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Pedro Pinto on 7 Sept 2019
Dear Client,
We thank you for your preference for Pousadas de Portugal in particular for Pousada da Serra da Estrela, as well as your willingness to share your experience.
We welcome the fact that our services are pleasing and have met your expectations.
It was very important for us to share your experience, as this allows us to evaluate our strengths and level of satisfaction. In this way we will continue to walk this path of quality of our services and exceeding expectations of those who visit us.
Looking forward to an upcoming visit so we can offer you "Memorable Moments", we offer our best regards.
Pedro Lopes Pinto
Director
Well worth the trip to hotel and then to the top of mountain pray for a clear dry day.Hotel food excellent, service in all areas excellent.All amenities swimming pool etc excellent.Easy parking.
Geoffrey
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Pedro Pinto on 7 Jun 2019
Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for submitting your review about your stay where you share your experience at the Pousada da Serra da Estrela.
Our biggest aim is to ensure memorable stays to all our dear guests, and your rewarding words are the best incentive for all the team.
Thank you very much for your contribution and recommendation.
We look forward to welcome you again.
With kind regards,
Pedro Lopes Pinto
Manager
6/10 Okay
Rosie, prime,
Canada
Travelled with partner
18 Apr 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Property set is really breathtaking. However the exterior beauty of this pousada is an illusion. The interior is very flawed. First and foremost never book the second floor. The walls are paper thin. Therefore noise level is very high. We booked 4 nights and only slept 1 night. The reason is because after so so many complaints they had no choice but to change us rooms. Breakfast was good but not very creative. The exact same items every morning. Staff is very friendly and they really try. The problem is management. They do not seem to fully grasp the meaning of “Customer Service”. The staff has no authority. All decisions must be past to management no matter how insignificant the question is. The bathrooms need a renovation. Public areas are very clean and well kept. Try not to book twin beds because the mattresses are not balanced. You could actually end up on the floor and get hurt. Just remember when booking that there is nothing at all around the Pousada. If you need anything at all pick it up in the town of Covilha below before heading up or else it will cost you a lot of money by purchasing everything at the Pousada.
I must say the best thing this Pousada has is the “View”, just breathtaking.
Rosie
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Pedro Pinto on 6 May 2019
Dear Guest,
We thank you for your preference for the Pousadas de Portugal, as well as for time in completing our online questionnaire with your opinion in respect of your stay at the Historic Hotel Pousada da Serra da Estrela, which deserves our utmost attention. It is with words such as these which motivate us on a daily basis and helps us to improve the quality of our services. We hope to be able to continue to welcome you in the Pousadas de Portugal, and look forward to see you again in Pousada da Serra da Estrela.
Kind regards,
Pedro Pinto
Manager
People & facilities were nice, just felt that something was missing. Empty hotel, I guess, when other places we stayed at were pretty full. Other pousadas we've stayed in have much more old-building charm plus modern rooms. Here, charm, not so much. Feels like a new building slapped up around an old-style elevator.
i/o
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Pedro Pinto on 5 May 2019
Dear Guest,
We thank you for your preference for the Pousadas de Portugal, as well as for time in completing our online questionnaire with your opinion in respect of your stay at the Historic Hotel Pousada da Serra da Estrela, which deserves our utmost attention. It is with words such as these which motivate us on a daily basis and helps us to improve the quality of our services. We hope to be able to continue to welcome you in the Pousadas de Portugal, and look forward to see you again in Pousada da Serra da Estrela.
Kind regards,
Pedro Pinto
Manager
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
Travelled with partner
17 Dec 2018
we did like the view and the location
we didn't like the buffet food ( too expensive and bad ) , our room was small , elevator door is too heavy
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Pedro Pinto on 5 Jan 2019
Dear Customer,
Thank you very much for choosing to stay at Pousada da Serra da Estrela, and for taking the time to post your opinion, as it helps us to get better. We take all feedback seriously and we hope to be able to welcome you again in a near future.
With kind regards,
Pedro Pinto
Manager
We enjoyed our stay at Pousada da Serra da Estrela. The location is wonderfully set in the mountains, the room was modern and well supplied and the restaurant's buffet was amazing.
William
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Pedro Pinto on 5 Dec 2018
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your wonderful remarks, which we have shared with our staff. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Best wishes.
Pedro Pinto
Manager
This hotel is in the mountains 4,000 feet high. Spectacular views, 2 beautiful pools and lovely bar and dinning room. Once you are there, I dont think many will want to drive back down the narrow road to town for dinner. Breakfast is a nice buffet, but not extraordinary. Our dinners were ok but again not up to expectations for such a grand place. Staff was friendly and helpful but some difficulty with English.
Lynn
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Pedro Pinto on 7 Nov 2018
Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for submitting your review about your stay where you share your experience at the Pousada da Serra da Estrela.
Our biggest aim is to ensure memorable stays to all our dear guests, and your rewarding words are the best incentive for all the team.
Thank you very much for your contribution and recommendation.
We look forward to welcome you again.
With kind regards,
Pedro Lopes Pinto
Manager
Dear Guest,
Very many thanks taking your valuable time to post a review about Pousada da Serra da Estrela.
We were delighted to receive such warm comments. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback about our staff and service.
Many thanks once again and if you ever do decide to make a return visit to Portugal please do bear us in mind.
Kind regards,
Pedro Lopes Pinto
Manager
Estimado Cliente;
Muito obrigado pelo tempo despendido em dar opinião de V.exa sobre os serviços prestados pela Pousada da Serra da Estrela durante a sua estadia.
São os comentários dos nossos clientes que nos levam a melhorar o nosso desempenho diário.
Agradecemos uma vez mais o seu contributo e esperamos ter o prazer de vos voltar a receber no futuro próximo.
Melhores cumprimentos.
Pedro Lopes Pinto
Diretor
Great views from this lovely hotel. Very helpful staff. Booked a Double/Twin room and I was sure i mentioned I wanted a double in notes on booking. Anyway on arriving at then room it was a twin. I asked at reception if I could change for a double. Was quickly shown a double but it was a smaller room so we decided to stay with the twin beds. By the time I went back to the room only minutes later the twin beds had been stripped and were being converted into a very large double - excellent service. Also had super meal in the hotel restaurant.
Stuart
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from Pedro Pinto on 9 Jun 2018
Dear Customer, We thank you for your comments and the time spent. It is with personal satisfaction that I acknowledge the positive feedback regarding our team work and effort. We have taken note of suggestions for improvement. Thank you for your opinion your opinion about the restaurant. Our apologies for the inconvenience caused. Once again we thank you for your comments which we will be passing on to all our team members and we hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you back in the very near future. Best regards, Pedro Pinto Manager
Dear customer,
We thank you for your comments and the time spent. It is with personal satisfaction that I acknowledge the positive feedback regarding our team work and effort. It is reassuring to know that our endeavor to create memorable moments is successful.
Once again we thank you for your comments which we will be passing on to all our team members and we hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you back in the very near future.
Best regards,
Paulo Jorge Silva
Unit Manager
Set in a beautiful setting, the front house and restaurant staff could not have been more helpful.the facilities are wonderful.Only small downside the limited card for the restaurant and upkeep of house keeping.
mary
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Response from pjorge.silva on 4 Oct 2017
Dear customer,
We thank you for your comments and the time spent. It is with personal satisfaction that I acknowledge the positive feedback regarding our team work and effort. It is reassuring to know that our endeavor to create memorable moments is successful. We have taken note of suggestions for improvement. Thank you for your opinion and we will take the suggestions into consideration. Once again we thank you for your comments which we will be passing on to all our team members and we hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you back in the very near future.
Best regards,
Paulo Jorge Silva
Unit Manager
Excellent food
Hotel has a great view
Friendly staff
Good amenities
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from Silva on 30 Aug 2017
Dear Customer,
We thank you for your comments and the time spent. It is with personal satisfaction that I acknowledge the positive feedback regarding our team work and effort. It is reassuring to know that our endeavor to create memorable moments is successful. Once again we thank you for your comments which we will be passing on to all our team members and we hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you back in the very near future.
Best regards,
Paulo Jorge Silva
Unit Manager
We had no idea of the location of the hotel, so when we drove up to the hotel the view was breathtaking. Staff was friendly, rooms were bright and clean. Restaurant was bright and staff was attentive. Pool area outside had a beautiful view.
S Sara F
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Dear Customer,
We thank you for your comments and the time spent. It is with personal satisfaction that I acknowledge the positive feedback regarding our team work and effort. It is reassuring to know that our endeavor to create memorable moments is successful. Once again we thank you for your comments which we will be passing on to all our team members and we hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you back in the very near future.
Best regards,
Paulo Jorge Silva
Unit Manager
Lovely old-style hotel. Large outdoor pool with views across the valley 800 metres below. House Martins swooping back and forth in front of out balcony. Incredibly helpful and friendly staff. BUT dinner was awful, the only really bad meal that we had in Portugal.
James
Dear Customer,
We thank you for your comments and the time spent. It is with personal satisfaction that I acknowledge the positive feedback regarding our team work and effort. We have taken note of suggestions for improvement.
Thank you for your opinion your opinion about the restaurant. Our apologies for the inconvenience caused. Once again we thank you for your comments which we will be passing on to all our team members and we hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you back in the very near future.
Best regards,
Paulo Jorge Silva
Unit Manager
Outstanding in all ways ! Great Staff! GREAT FOOD! Awesome rooms! Great value for the price! Outstanding views!!!!! Doesn't get much better!!!
Drew D
Response from pjorge.silva on 3 May 2017
Dear Customer,
We thank you for your comments and the time spent.
It is with personal satisfaction that I acknowledge the positive feedback regarding our team work and effort. It is reassuring to know that our endeavor to create memorable moments is successful.
Once again we thank you for your comments which we will be passing on to all our team members and we hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you back in the very near future.
Best regards,
Paulo Jorge Silva
Unit Manager
Great historic hotel located high in mountains. Has spa and close to mountain areas.
agtraveler
Response from pjorge.silva@pestana.com on 6 Nov 2016
Dear customer,
We thank you for your comments.
It is with personal satisfaction that I acknowledge the positive feedback regarding our team work and effort. It is reassuring to know that our endeavor to create memorable moments is successful.We have taken note of suggestions for improvement. Thank you for your opinion and we will take the suggestions into consideration.
We hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you back in the very near future.
Best regards,
Paulo Jorge Silva
Unit Manager
Fabulous hotel, great restaurant and friendly welcoming staff. Nothing is too much trouble!
Stunning Location....you must go to the top of the glacier some 2000m up where there is a small Commercial Centre.
Hotel has all the facilities you could want for an enjoyable and relaxing break. Only regret was that we stayed for just one night. Will visit again and stay for 2 or 3 nights.
Nigel
Response from General Manager on 7 Oct 2016
Dear Customer,
We thank you for your comments and the time spent. It is with personal satisfaction that I acknowledge the positive feedback regarding our team work and effort. It is reassuring to know that our endeavor to create memorable moments is successful.
We hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you back in the very near future.
Best regards,
Paulo Jorge Silva
Unit Manager
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
19 Sept 2016
Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty view, if you don't have car far from any other facilities!!!! Restaurant food expensive and you are stuck here. Beds uncomfortable. Old stuffy hotel in pretty location. Understaffed for checkout. Really? ... Only one person at 9 am for checking out this huge hotel?
Verified traveller
Response from pjorge.silva@pestana.com on 7 Oct 2016
Dear Customer,
We thank you for your comments and the time spent. We have taken note of suggestions for improvement. Thank you for your opinion and we will take the suggestions into consideration. Our apologies for the inconvenience caused. Once again we thank you for your comments which we will be passing on to all our team members and we hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you back in the very near future.
Best regards,
Paulo Jorge Silva
Unit Manager
6/10 Okay
la misere, new york
12 Aug 2016
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Still feels like a hospital
Location is great on top of mountain, with nice views. If you want to go up to serra da estrela it is a great place to stay. Pool is much smaller than picture suggest and water in outside pool is freezing.
Place used to be a hospital to treat tubercolisis patients. Still feels like a hospital with long narrow hallways. Rooms and bathrooms were spacious.
The hospital history might feel a bit creepy for some people.
la misere
Response from pjorge.silva@pestana.com on 31 Aug 2016
Dear Customer,
We thank you for your comments and the time spent.
We have taken note of suggestions for improvement. Thank you for your opinion and we will take the suggestions into consideration. We hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you back in the very near future.
Best regards,
Paulo Jorge Silva
Unit Manager
We really enjoyed our stay, fantastic views all around, great staff.
Francisco
Response from Guest Service Manager on 24 Jul 2016
Dear Customer,
We thank you for your comments and the time spent.
It is with personal satisfaction that I acknowledge the positive feedback regarding our team work and effort. It is reassuring to know that our endeavor to create memorable moments is successful.
We hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you back in the very near future.
Best regards,
Paulo Jorge Silva
Unit Manager
A spectacular conversion of a grand old building. Stunning fit and finish throughout. Big rooms, a lovely pool and spa. Friendly, helpful staff.
Verified traveller
Response from Guest Service Manager on 25 Jun 2016
Dear customer,
We thank you for your comments and the time spent.
It is with personal satisfaction that I acknowledge the positive feedback regarding our team work and effort. It is reassuring to know that our endeavor to create memorable moments is successful.
We hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you back in the very near future.
Best regards,
Paulo Jorge Silva
Unit Manager
Had two fabulous days at a great hotel.Would visit again.
Jock
Response from pjorge.silva@pestana.com on 23 Feb 2016
Dear customer,
We thank you for your comments and the time spent.
It is with personal satisfaction that I acknowledge the positive feedback regarding our team work and effort. It is reassuring to know that our endeavor to create memorable moments is successful.
Once again we thank you for your comments which we will be passing on to all our team members and we hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you back in the very near future.
Best regards,
Paulo Jorge Silva
Unit Manager
A fantastic hotel and location overlooking the town of Covilha...spectacular at night! Would highly recommend this hotel...
michael
Response from Guest Service Manager on 2 Apr 2016
Dear Customer,
We thank you for your comments.
It is with personal satisfaction that I acknowledge the positive feedback regarding our team work and effort. It is reassuring to know that our endeavor to create memorable moments is successful.
We hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you back in the very near future.
Best regards,
Paulo Jorge Silva
Unit Manager
Everything you expect from these POUSADAS!
A very specual resort maintained in peak conditions.
Daniel
Response from Guest Service Manager on 12 Dec 2015
Dear Daniel,
We thank you for your comments and the time spent in completing our online survey.
It is with personal satisfaction that I acknowledge the positive feedback regarding our team work and effort. It is reassuring to know that our endeavor to create memorable moments is successful.
Once again we thank you for your comments which we will be passing on to all our team members and we hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you back in the very near future.
Best regards,
Paulo Jorge Silva
Unit Manager
Arrived late and tired. Staff were very helpful and accommodating. We ate in the restaurant as we were too tired to go out. The food was fantastic. We chose for an a la carte style menu of local dishes. The grounds are nice for a stroll and if you're up early enough the sunrise from the communal balconies is stunning.
Verified traveller
Response from Guest Service Manager on 5 Dec 2015
Dear Guest,
We thank you for your comments. It is with personal satisfaction that I acknowledge the positive feedback regarding our team work and effort. It is reassuring to know that our endeavor to create memorable moments is successful.
Best regards,
Paulo Jorge Silva
Unit Manager
Dear guest,
It is with personal satisfaction that I acknowledge the positive feedback regarding our team work and effort. It is reassuring to know that our endeavor to create memorable moments is successful.
We hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you back in the very near future.
Best regards,
Paulo Jorge Silva
Unit Manager
I stayed on the posada with my family, beautiful place, we enjoyed the swimming pool
Verified traveller
Response from pjorge.silva@pestana.com on 29 Jul 2015
Dear guest,
We thank you for your comments.
It is with personal satisfaction that I acknowledge the positive feedback regarding our team work and effort. It is reassuring to know that our endeavor to create memorable moments is successful.
We hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you back in the very near future.
Best regards,
Paulo Jorge Silva
Unit Manager