Name: Palace Hotel Bussaco
Address: Mata do Buçaco, S/N, Coimbra, 3050-261, PT

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Elena

Amazing property but outdated rooms

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Guillaume

Very relaxing and reinvigorating place. Make sure to stay at least 2 days to enjoy the magnificent lounge areas, excellent restaurant and beautiful surrounding forest

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Jenny

What a lovely stay. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. It was a very peaceful stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Brian

The hotel and grounds are beautiful - well worth staying a night. It's not everyday that you get to sleep in a former palace! The dining room, lounges, halls are ornately finished. The restaurant was expensive for dinner, but absolutely delicious. Breakfast is a wonderful buffet. Definitely eat on the terrace so you can enjoy the views of the forest and exterior of the building. It's probably the most beautiful outdoor dining I've ever seen. The only negatives are that the rooms are small and the bathrooms are tired and need to be updated. The WiFi doesn't work in the rooms, but you don't go to a place like this for the WiFi!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Rodney

Instead of driving from Lisbon to Porto in one shot, we stayed overnight at the castle. WOW! Living in the US it is not uncommon to spend over $200 for a fairly plain room in a generic hotel located next to a highway. Our room cost less than that and it was in a BEAUTIFUL castle, surrounded by a forest with hiking trails, with nice gardens, and incredible living rooms and porches. I had seen mixed reviews of the dinner online... my wife and I had dinner and breakfast at the castle and the food and service were great... among the best we had during our 10-day trip to Portugal.
It is about 2.5 hours from Lisbon, and about 1 hour from Porto. We arrived in Lisbon from the US, saw Lisbon for a few days, then took the train to Sintra. We rented our car in Sintra, and drove to the castle arriving around 5pm. Had a great time hanging in and around the castle, had a great dinner, and a great breakfast the next morning, and then headed off to Porto. So glad we did not visit a big city, and then do a long drive straight to another fairly big city. Bussaco Palace was the perfect place to pause in between Portugal's two big cities.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Khalid

Fantastic hotel (it’s a Palace really) - staff great, although no air conditioning which normally isn’t an issue but with temp up in the high 30’s means sleeping on the top of the bedclothes is a requirement.
Overall a fantastic place to stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Daniel

Property needs some updates, such as new furniture in the seating area of the bar.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Francisco

Its a wonderful palace. The grounds offer hiking trails. Rooms did not have AC, but open window was sufficient and provided nature sounds. Breakfast on the patio listenening to the birds was great.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2026

Pascale

One time experience, old bathroom with rust, no air conditioning, no safe, no
mini-bar. Don't understand how they received 5 stars.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Linda

Dormir dans un palais 😍 Les jardins , la salle à manger , le salon … tout est magnifique.
Le déjeuner buffet avec mimosa était très généreux . Un stationnement est disponible. Les chambres sont décorés dans le même style mais auraient besoin d’être rafraîchies.
J’y retournerais sans hésitation

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Suzanne

The palace was beautiful and very helpful staff

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

Marina

Great place. .l
Everything looks and feels right - furniture, rooms, but the bedding is bad and cheap - awful synthetic pillows, etc

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

karni

Although we read mixed reviews, we decided to stay at this unique hotel — and we are so happy we did.

Upon arriving, we received a warm welcome and a short guided tour explaining the history of the place. Our room was very nice, and the bathroom was very big. We had to work in the evening, and the new Wi-Fi installed a few weeks ago was very strong and perfect for us.

The palace is surrounded by a big forest and a garden, with many options for hiking.

The restaurant was a bit expensive, but that is totally normal for a 5-star palace hotel restaurant. We enjoyed the food, and the service was excellent.

Highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Michael

Very beautiful building outside and inside, great breakfast

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Brian

Fabulous character hotel. If you like historical this is for you

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Brian

Loved the property, Loved the food and wine. Highly recommended.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2026

Susan

Loved the historical charm of the Palace!
The room was a little small - couldn’t open the wardrobe all the way because it was too close to the bed.
The bathroom was a good size. But the plumbing needs to be updated - the water pressure in the bathroom sink starts strong but then quickly weakens; the water in our sink smelled and tasted like old metal. The water in the shower did not smell/taste as bad, nor in the public water closets in the lobby.
The bed was too firm and uncomfortable for our bodies, but we took it in stride.
The walls seem thin, so we could hear neighbors walking the hall and bathing.
Room television had limited channels and none in English, so a little disappointed that I couldn’t catch up on world news.
Only Wi-Fi is in the bar/lounge.
Above is not to complain, but rather to inform other guests what to expect. I would visit again because:
* The staff were all very friendly and helpful - front desk, bellman (?), bar, and restaurant. We did not interact with housekeeping but they seemed pleasant from what we overheard.
* The continental breakfast was fresh and plentiful.
* Dinner in the restaurant delicious.
* There is so much to see on the forest property and it is so peaceful and beautiful.
* The young lady at the Convent reception desk was so sweet and helpful.
Again, the first part above is to prepare others for staying. It is definitely worth staying at least a couple nights. We will return someday! Obrigada!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Brenda

This historical property is absolutely beautiful and amazing. The age means the rooms are a bit tight, the windows shook in the high winds that night, and I would have loved some conditioner in the room, but other than that everything was great. Wonderful, elegant bar area and the French restaurant was top notch. If you are coming to see Coimbra, drive a little further and stay at Bussaco Palace... very reasonable rates considering where you are staying. Also tour the attached convent for 3 euros more... worth it as well. Highly recommend!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Jjulie

Nice property ! Staff was wonderful

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

miriam

We absolutely loved the palace. Enjoyed lounging in the bar and restaurant as well as our room. Also amazing grounds and hiking with great views right outside the door. Lox at breakfast delicious. Our stay couldn’t have been better.

Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Mar 2026

Daniel

Anna was rude and impolite.
Far from 5 stars standard.
Horatio tried to compensate and did a good job.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

Lorraine

All staff we dealt with from signing in, the lounge and the dining room were amazing. Thank you for all you did to make our stay such a wonderful experience.

The palace is definitely out of the way to get to but is worth the drive. We were there in March so the gardens were just beginning to come alive but we’re still impressive.

Wifi is not available in the bedrooms but is available in the bar/lounge area.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Leanna

This was one of the most beautiful places I have ever stayed! It was truly a magical location surrounded by enchanted gardens and forest! The architecture of the building was gorgeous. The staff were super helpful and friendly! All of the food was amazing. I would recommend this stay to everyone! It is a must!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

Shaun

Had a great stay at the hotel. A beautiful interior, excellent service, delicious food, and a wonderful setting.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

Joe

Fresh and many choices

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Fernando

Entire place was awesome

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Danielle

Absolutely beautiful! Words cannot describe the opulence of this place. Rooms were clean, comfortable, but a bit dated (the blow dryer????) don’t pass up the opportunity to stay here. It’s a PALACE! Literally. The details in the decor, the grounds, the staff were amazing. Cannot say enough about this place. If you have the chance to stay, even for one night, DO IT! You won’t be disappointed.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

30 Oct 2025

Seoyoung

Rooms need desperate updates. The property itself is beautiful if you are just visiting. However, if you are staying a night you will run into issue of clogged tub, way out dated dryer and heater that omits weird smell

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

karen

The hotel and grounds are beautiful and furnishings were suited to the era of when it was built. The breakfast was excellent and included with our stay. There is only one option for dinner and it was pricey. There is no wi-fi in the room, only the area near the bar. The TV in the room only has Portuguese channels. It would have been nice to have music playing in the bar/lounge.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Max

The hotel was amazing! The room was very clean, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was perfect. The balcony view and parking were great too. I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely come back.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Daniel

Les jardins et le parc sont merveilleux

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Kay

Grand old palace treated like you are a royal gues

This is a grand old (1800) palace built by a king as a hunting lodge in the middle of a lush forest. If you want to enjoy a grand magical stay with service that makes one feel like they stayed in a kings palace of long ago this is it! We absolutely loved it.
Had dinner in the hotel,Excellant.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

donald

Fully loved our stay. Reasonably priced, superb breakfast, amazing grounds. Well done to the staff too!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2025

Daniel

Nice place

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2025

Robert

You are staying in a 19th century palace built for the king of portugal. It is old and in need of restoration but thats not the point. You are staying in time capsule museum. If that is your jam then you will dig it. For everyone else, there are plenty of Marriots.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

Dennis

Jose at check-in was amazing. He went above and beyond to ensure all our questions were answered. He gave us information on the historical significance of everything around the palace and helped us arrange transportation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Patricia

Wonderful customer service, beautiful place

6/10

Pleasant

15 Sep 2025

caroline

I do not recommend dining at Mesa Real. The service was horrible. They were removing all ustensiles and glasses of all table around making lots of noise while we were still eating our main course. We decided to skip cheese plater and dessert. The light in this room is stronger than in a cafeteria. Takes away all the charm of our romantic dinner. The service was also poor at breakfast buffet because I had time to finish my breakfast before getting my first coffee.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Jing

One night dream stay in king's place. Super friendly staff. Nice breakfast a lot do around for nature lover. The road is narrow compared to north America, try to check in ealier. Avoid drive in dark

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Olga

Beautiful location.
rooms a bit outdated.
But we had a great stay .

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2025

Nick

A unique setting

There is no doubt that this is a beautiful historic building. The architecture is remarkable and the position amazing . The interiors have been preserved from the early 20th century and are stunning. The staff were very good , knowledgeable , efficient and friendly.
It’s supposed to be 5star but I don’t think it is , although the prices are.
If you want to stay in a unique hotel for a special occasion give it a go. Personally I wouldn’t stay more than 1 night but if you want to explore the area around then a longer stay is recommended.
The food was fine . The wine expensive and I’m not sure the hotel is as good as it thinks it is

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2025

Nataliya

Beautiful place to stay, friendly stuff, room was small and dark, didn't had a palace feel but building itself is beautiful. Very good breakfast. Lots of parking!

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2025

stefania

Amazing place!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Antonio

Beautiful location and property. So much history in the building. Would definitely stay there again!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2025

Maryann

The property grounds are beautiful. The room was nice, had views of the garden. The breakfast was fantastic, everything you could possibly want. The hotel is older and showed its age and could use a bit more upkeep (i.e wallpaper that was starting to peel). The room was clean and bathroom was lovely.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2025

Cesar

Incredible & historic palace to ‘visit’; unfortunately the hotel stay had many issues but the majority are staff with lack hospitality training, which means they can be addressed hopefully. Other inconveniences are: no WiFi in rooms (which is understandable), but it was really hot inside the room so even sleeping with balcony doors open it didn’t help. Bathrooms are really really old so managing hot/cold water for showering is super tricky. Zero amenities so don’t expect almost anything. Fortunately we stayed only one night which made it interesting but def not something I would recommend. Dinner was a mere ok (also understandable). They run very short on staff so also expect a slow service in overall.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

Joaquim

Location, excellent grounds, nice trails and an amazing timeless palace with incredible architecture from the past centuries.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Keith

Incredible hotel. wonderful stay. Very old building.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2025

Zoya

Magnificent hotel-palace surrounded by lush gardens. It was a real treat to stay there. Impeccable helpful staff. We stayed in a simple double room with a garden view, but the hotel itself and the grounds were magical. Hope not the last time. Definitely will return

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

19 Jun 2025

Claudio

Can you imagine a hotel that pretentiously advertises itself as 5-star, without Wi-Fi in all the rooms and other areas, air conditioning ( temperature outside 30 degrees Celsius), with obvious lack of building maintenance, etc? If you can't do it, this is the hotel! (I don't want to think what it must be like during the winter, since there are only a small electric heater in the rooms)
This hotel doesn't qualify for more than 3 stars (if we consider the location of the building, its history and surrounding area ... no more).
This comment is not related to the service provided by the staff, which was good. (Unsuccessfully, I have tried to add photos)

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2025

Christina

The food at the palace was excellent. The grounds around the buildings are beautiful and extensive. There are Kms of lovely trails through the trees.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2025

Dylan

Room was small and basic. The castle was amazing and buffet was wonderful. Lunch limited.

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Nadezhda

Beautiful and unique place to stay. It’s like you back in time. Room was clean, stuff is helpful and professional. Bed wasn’t very comfy and it’s a little warm inside. There is no AC or a fan. Also there is no WiFi in the room only in the bar area of the hotel. Breakfast however was really good. For dinner we drove 10 minutes away to a nearby village. Restaurant at the hotel was too expensive for us. Overall I say it’s definitely worth visiting

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 May 2025

joao

the property is an old palace
absolutely gorgeous the grounds as well .very nice breakfast mid of the row
rooms just ok

6/10

Pleasant

17 May 2025

Marcus

The Bussaco Palace Hotel is a very nostalgic place for a maximum of a night stay as the property offers very little in terms of entertainment and sightseeing.
The garden surely had the former glory but it needs an uplifting with new plants. Bkfast is good enough but need a few improvements such as a coffee station as the exhausted staff struggle to keep up with the pace bringing only small pots of milk and coffee to the table especially when there is a group of 6 or more in the same table.
Dinner is def not a good value for money but pleasant enough in a very bright dining room which could be much more enjoyable with candles and a fewer lights.
The room we stayed despite being sold as superior was quite small no usb port to charge our phones and very noisy especially during early morning hours when staff come to work and late evening hours when they leave their shifts around 1am. The building is quite amazing though and worth one night stay.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2025

Roger

amazing stay. the hiking trains are beautiful.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2025

Gordon

Beautiful property. A highlight to our trip to Portugal. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Very good buffet breakfast. We enjoyed dinner one night at their restaurant. The lounge common area was very relaxing. The gardens were beautiful. The trails are extensive and we hiked quite a few of them but be prepared for some hills. The monastery was interesting and worth a visit. On the downside, wifi only in lobby and common lounge. Our room was dated and needed some TLC. We spent 2 nights at this hotel and i'd say that was a good amount of time.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2025

John

Loved the history!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2025

roger

friendly staff and a beautiful surroundings.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

Viktor

Only bad thing is that the internet doesn't work in the room, you have to sit in the library/ bar area. Otherwise fabulous!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2025

Gail

This is a beautiful unique hotel. Yes, it is a bit tired as is expected for being old but it does NOT smell musty etc. and the bed and shower were great. Ask for a room with a balcony. We had three rooms, one had a 2 sets of french doors that walked out onto a shared balcony that could hold 50 people. Another room had 5 windows. Absolutely stunning. The grounds are incredible. In the forest there are seqouia trees from california. One of them was so large that 7 men would have to join hands to reach around it. This is truly a beautiful place to visit.
Advice: Skip the dinner, too many reasons to explain and enjoy the wonderful breakfast in the same dining room.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2025

Nadia

Common areas are just marvelous. Breakfast was very good.
Rooms need update.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Apr 2025

PAULO CESAR F

Would visit but not stay

The hotel is a \"must visit\", unfortunately not a \"must stay\". The rooms we stayed in were very outdated, and the shower had no warm water, only the bathtub did. Management should take a look at what Pousadas de Portugal did to their hotels and try to do something similar.
Service, except for the reception desk, was very slow, with way less waiters than needed.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2025

Melanie

Full of special experiences

Lovely high end experience. Beautiful interiors. Very opulent. Great forest and garden walks!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2025

Kelli

Gorgeous! It was nice to feel like royalty and stay in a palace for the night. It was fun to explore the building.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2025

Roy

Fantastic historical property with classic 1800 Manuelan architecture. Beautiful park setting and surroundings ideally suited for hiking and discovering the many historic sites in the area. Interior furnishings reflective of the period. Only drawback was the bathroom which needed upgrading.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2025

PETER

Wonderful experience in this fabulous old palace. Stunning public rooms and gardens. The staff were superb. Restaurant was very good, also a very good buffet breakfast. We upgraded to a larger room with a view of the forest. Only slight issue was the lack of a fridge and safe in the room.
Plenty of parking and easy to find.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2025

April

Delightful and Restful

The hotel and staff were beyond amazing. They were genuinely friendly and helpful immediately to any of my needs.

The grounds, too, were very interesting. I spent 3.5 hours walking trails in the forest. It was delightful and relaxing. I want to come again and have my friends visit as well.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2025

Brenda

The Palace is amazing and it was a thrill to stay. Everything was perfect, from checking in to wonderful grounds to delicious dinner. We enjoyed spend quiet time in the bar and wandering the gardens. Highly recommend

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2025

Leila Margarida

Place good for relaxing and enjoying nature.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2025

howard

One night at the historic site

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jan 2025

Kathryn

A faded beauty. Unfortunately there was rust coming out of the pipes in the bathroom. There was a very large rust stain in the bathtub. No wifi in the rooms..just downstairs in public area. Very limited television. Also, there is a restaurant that is Very overpriced. Having mentioned all the negatives, the grounds, walking paths and gardens are incredibly beautiful..

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2025

Dean

Not everyday you stay in a Royal Palace!

What an amazing place! The communal areas are fantastic and rich in art. The room was basic but to be expected from an old building. The staff were excellent and couldn’t do enough for us. Overall we had an awesome stay! Oh better add the food was great.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2024

LONGZHAO

Beautiful palace

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2024

Adriana

Beautiful place! You feel like you are in a real palace from the 1800’s!!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Nov 2024

Zeev

It was ok

The place snd the areas are unique, I would like to rate the hotel as 5 .
The service at breakfast was disappointed , only 2 waiters, one cleaning the table the second busy to gust service. Ask fo omlet that not arrived, no refill of the ages and the orangjuice at the self service table ,
The hotel in general required aome refreshment.
The rromes are dated , the lobby furniture are old
I would return because of the area but don”t expect luxury as it should seen in first look

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2024

Catherine

You're in a palace. What more do you need? Though, the rooms are a little older and run down, you're in a palace! They were clean and comfortable enough. It's so beautiful just to sit inside or in the gardens. Walking around Bussaco forrest is one of the most incredible experiences of my life. This was my second visit and I will be returning.

Business_and_leisure Family

2/10

Poor

08 Nov 2024

Rebecca

It is a Bea old building but has not been sufficiently renovated, so it’s not comfortable, and it’s very run down

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2024

james

The balcony was lovely. Friendly staff

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

22 Oct 2024

Dmitry

Do not recommend

Amazing exterior but super simple and basic rooms. There's no hair conditioner in rooms. Old and uncomfortable beds. Do not recommend

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2024

Nataliya

It’s a unique experience and hotel is very old but gorgeous. Park around it is absolutely beautiful. Dinner and breakfast in the beautiful setting

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Oct 2024

Rui

Bedroom was below par. No desk. No internet. No sitting chair. No temperature control. Bed was hard. Sheets were nice. Breakfast below par.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Oct 2024

Nir

The hotel looks wonderful.
But….
No double bed in room
No wifi in rooms
No hot water in bathroom
The room is very minimalist

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2024

Stephen

Excellent place. Thanks
The breakfast was one of the best.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2024

Jean

Carpet in our room needs to be replaced

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2024

Mark

Fabulous historical hotel

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2024

Lisa

Fantastic property for wandering in the forest, lovely building, but a bit tired. Very enjoyable stay. Fabulous meal.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2024

Inna

Room was outdated

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2024

Roberta

The architecture is incredible - so beautiful and well kept, as are the surrounding gardens. The staff were all kind and helpful and friendly. The food was superb - and elegantly presented and served. The bathroom was functional and needs updating.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2024

Gisele

My room had a wonderful feel to it, somewhere between cozy and opulent. It was perfect for me. The duo at check-in were wonderfully helpful and appeared to enjoy working with people. The young man who showed us to our room was welcoming and even gave us a mini private tour with a lot of information about the history, tile murals, paintings and furniture in the palace. Would love to return and introduce to more friends and family.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2024

Alison

Quite an experience to stay in Bussaco Palace

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Sep 2024

Hui

Very interesting old architecture.
Our biggest complaint - the dining room staff acted like this was some 3-star Michelin place. Food was mediocre. Service was THE WORST. Service all had their noses in the air. In the evening, 4 people basically standing around doing little. We were the 2nd people in. Watched them ignore us, and go take orders for everyone else. My wife got up and walked out, and asked why they were ignoring us. They actually did us a favor. We drove to Mealhada, and found an ACTUAL Michelin-starred restaurant that was infinitely superior to the hotel restaurant, as well as cheaper. Only staff worthwhile was a woman who covered breakfast BY HERSELF, and did an excellent job.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2024

Caitlyn

Outstanding historical property located on a high elevation with exceptional views. The staff went above & beyond to make our stay perfect. The restaurant on site serves delicious food. They have a full bar & massive historic lounge area. The sunsets were amazing & the extra deep & long bathtub was a joy after a long day. The furniture is antique & isn’t meant for people that like Marriott style rooms.

Business_and_leisure

6/10

Pleasant

14 Sep 2024

Sarah

Beautifully ornate property. Very impressive decor throughout the common areas. Lots of good walking trails around the palace. The rooms are basic however and the food was abysmal.

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

Whilst beautifully imposing it interiors are dated

The rooms (on level 1 anyway) are extremely dated and would be closer to a 3 ⭐ anywhere else in the world. The bathroom amenities were disappointing and there is no iron & ironing board in the room. Overall the hotel is beautiful with some stunning features including a magnificent forest to explore. The staff were all friendly enough and we enjoyed a nice meal in the restaurant.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2024

Juliette

The castle is stunning and the grounds are beautiful. Our room was very small but comfortable. It would have been nice to have tea and coffee making facilities in the room.
The staff at reception were lovely and we enjoyed the hearing the history of the building. What let the place down was the food in the beautiful dining room, the service was very slow ( we did get many apologies about that) the quality of the food was okay but very expensive for what it was.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

28 Aug 2024

Malcolm

For a 5 star hotel, it was rather shabby and sad. However, an interesting stay in a unusual and unique hotel.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2024

Anna

Beautiful

10/10