Quinta Das Lagrimas

Location. Quinta Das Lagrimas hotel is housed in a historic eighteenth century country house in Coimbra, Portugal. Several ancient attractions lie within walking distance of the property. Convent Santa Clara, a Gothic church, and Portugal dos Pequenitos, a park featuring miniature replicas of Portuguese monuments, lie within 300 meters of the hotel. Other nearby attractions include Santa Cruz Monastery and Se Velha. Coimra-B Train Station lies two kilometers from Quinta Das Lagrimas hotel, and Porto Airport is 100 kilometers away.
Hotel Features. This hotel is surrounded by twelve hectares of gardens and exotic trees, transplanted to Portugal from several countries around the world. In addition to leisurely strolls around the verdant grounds, many rejuvenating amenities are offered. Bamboo Garden Spa boasts an indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath, jetted tub and spa treatments such as massage and aromatherapy. The spa centre also features an array of fitness equipment. A driving range is also located onsite. Relaxing reading time is offered in the library, and wireless Internet may be accessed throughout the hotel. Meanwhile, hunger pangs are satisfied at Arcadas da Capela Restaurant. Chefs at Arcadas utilize fresh organic produce and herbs from onsite gardens. The menu also features around 600 vintage wines. In addition, Aqua Latin Food Restaurant fuses Mediterranean and International flavors.

Guestrooms. Quinta Das Lagrimas offers 54 guestrooms, each furnished with Portuguese-style antiques. Plush rugs scatter on polished wood flooring while floor-length draperies and bedspreads display rich fabrics. Light-hued walls provide a background for colorful framed art. Technological amenities include satellite television, complimentary wireless Internet service and remote controlled lighting and draperies.

Expert Tip. On occasion, Quinta Das Lagrimas hotel has hosted the Duke of Wellington and members of Portugal's royal family.