Originally a monastery, this Manueline Gothic Palace is set in 200 acres of spectacular virgin forest scenery 30 minutes drive from Coimbra and 100 kilometers from Porto. Each guestroom or suite features Gothic and Edwardian d�cor, floral fabrics and antique dark wood furniture and many have mesmerizing views of the country. Private bathrooms feature bathroom telephones, showers and bathtubs. Each room also features climate control and a direct dial phone.
The hotels lobby features 18th century mosaic murals and stucco arches. The chandeliered palatial restaurant serves Bussaco wines from the cellar and is flooded with light through arched 17th Century monastery windows. The restaurant leads onto a charming terrace lined by Gothic pillars. The Carlos Reis Bar is a perfect environment for an afternoon tea, an aperitif or post dinner liquor. The hotel is surrounded by dense woodland with many rare trees and plants brought back from colonial expeditions in the 17th century. When guests have discovered the countless architectural delights of the hotel, the formal gardens are perfect for a stroll and the forest is ideal for a serious ramble. The nearest airport is Oporto Airport which is approximately 100 kilometers away.
Rates:
108.8 - 273.56 PTE
Year Property Opened: 1995
Number Of Rooms: 62
Number Of Floors: 2
Check In Time: 2 PM
Check Out Time: Noon
Bussaco Palace
261 Luso
Luso, Portugal 3050-261
Driving Directions:
If driving take the highway south for Coimbra, then follow signs for Bussaco west. Alternatively a rail service connects from Oporto to Coimbra, and then guests can get taxis from Coimbra Rail Station to Bussaco.
Another way: drivers can take the highway A1 and follow signs to exit Mealhada/Cantanhede, then met road N1 north. They should turn right on road N234, headed toward Luso/Bussaco.