"For years I walked past the empty shell that became this hotel and wondered should I buy it and turn it into modern, vibrant place I would want to stay. I talked to friends, tracked down who owned it, it was a real mess. Even found a bank to lend me the money, the the reality dawned on me. I had no experience of building hotels or running hotels and as a friend pointed out buying the building is only the start. Each room needs a TV, several pillows and don't forget the toilet rolls and towels. Someone else had the same idea, and when I saw them start to develop the property a few year back, I said to myself I really want to experience staying there when it complete. I waited for opening and left it a while to sort out any teething problems and arrived last Tuesday. The developers did a far better job than I could ever have achieved. It's an excellent, small, friendly hotel limited by the shell footprint it ocupies. Breakfast can be a struggle if you arrive at busy times, but the breakfast is worth the wait. Hotel rooms are well thought out and beds excellent. House keeping perfect. Maintance has some outstanding jobs. My bathroom tap moved in the basin, my toilet creaked under the pressure of my very large bottom. All these things were minor and easily fixed with the right spanner.
All in all this hotel is a welcome addition to Portimao. Well done all involved !"