Hotel Albatroz Cascais
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Elegant hotel with ocean views, pool, dining & bar.
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R. Frederico Arouca 100, 2750-353 Cascais, Portugal Get directions
Elegant hotel with ocean views, pool, dining & bar.
R. Frederico Arouca 100, 2750-353 Cascais, Portugal Get directions
"Although once a whitewashed fishing village, Cascais long ago swapped that simple existence for tangible glamour. Among imposing 19th-century villas where grand European families sought out a cool breeze to escape the hot summer lies the much loved Albatroz, a constant in a shifting seascape. Since opening as an inn in the 1960s, it has blossomed to become one of the first five-stars in town. Its buildings jut out on a rocky promontory, close enough for the sound of pounding waves to weave through any pillow talk, with Conceição Beach just steps away. Inside there is an enduring sense of elegance, a hint of mystery from the war era when spies filled the salons. A 21st-century freshness has been added by designer Gracinha Viterbo, who introduced hand-painted tiles, limestone, and palm-tree wallpaper, with a nod to the country’s maritime past in sea blue friezes where monkeys jostle with flamingos. Bedrooms are split between the old palace and a modern wing; there are also six hidden rooms in the House of the Yellow Ceilings, an Italianate jewel. The restaurant, buzzing with Lisboans devouring plump prawns, overlooks the sand, but the best seat is at the bar. To be here, glass of wine in hand, boats bobbing on the waves, is as near to perfection as it comes. Doubles from $180; thealbatrozcollection.com" - Mary Lussiana
"Situated on the cliffs of the Estoril Coast, the quaint Hotel Albatroz enjoys superb views of the Cascais Bay. It has a sea-view pool and a sunny terrace. Guests can relax in the individually themed rooms overlooking the bay or picturesque Cascais. All rooms come with air conditioning and feature large bathrooms with Molton Brown toiletries. Fresh buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at Hotel Albatroz’s Panoramic Restaurant, which commands spectacular sea views. The hotel’s terrace bar serves a variety of refreshments throughout the day. Set in the landscaped grounds, Albatroz’s pool area offers a peaceful retreat, where guests can recline on a lounger and soak up the sun. To explore the area, you can rent a bike or car. The Albatroz Hotel is located less than a km from the Cascais Hipodrom and a 30-minute drive from Lisbon." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
"Cascais is a fishing village, once patronised by Portuguese royalty and exiled European kings, now firmly established as Lisbon’s summer playground. Grand buildings rise along the beachfront, none more appealing than Hotel Albatroz. Step inside to a lost world of 1950s Riviera chic. Porters swoop upon your luggage; an ocean of marble leads to a wall of glass, beyond which a cliff-top pool glistens in enclosed gardens. The buildings wrap around an inner court: waves lap below, palms soar above, a terraced bar juts out to sea, restaurant windows give huge views down the Estoril coast. Rooms are no less alluring. Some overlook the pool, some the sea, some the beach, some all three. Take your pick from old-fashioned splendour, airy contemporary interiors, or the clipped English elegance of the next-door palace. This is a complete destination for couples, friends and families: you're in the middle of mazy streets with smart shops waiting to lighten your wallet, the beach and watersports are below. Glitzy Estoril is a short promenade away; sublime World Heritage Sintra with its Pena Palace lies in the hills behind; along the Atlantic coast is Cabo da Roca, Europe's westernmost point. Highs Not only is this the smartest place to stay in town, but the hotel's position on a rocky headland between 2 golden beaches is matchlessThe facilities are regal: a stunning clifftop pool and recently revamped pool terrace, a panoramic bar and restaurant, twice-daily housekeeping and embossed bedlinensElegant bedrooms, many with ocean views and balconiesCharming old school serviceThe train station is a short stroll away, and Lisbon a 40-minute ride Lows It’s expensive, especially in the restaurant and during peak season, but worth itLight sleepers may be aware of revellers on the beach in high seasonSome bathrooms don't have space for washbags/not much room to hang clothesRooms look a little tired, but they are soon to be renovated" - Tom Bell
"Forty minutes’ drive west of Lisbon, the coastal town of Cascais is part seaside resort, part suburb. This is where kings and queens summered, and today it’s where Lisbonites of means come to indulge in some sun and sand — and for the last couple of decades the Hotel Albatroz has been the classiest lodging in town." - Tablet Hotels
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