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Duecitania Design Hotel

Centre Portugal · Portugal

Ponte Do Espinhal, SNView location

9.2/10Excellent380 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition9.0/109.0
Location9.0/109.0
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Duecitania Design Hotel

Located in a former paper factory set amongst stunning grounds in the town of Penela, this luxurious hotel is an ideal destination for a relaxing get-away. Guests can enjoy local attractions such as a scenic castle and the Roman ruins at Rabaçal, or can walk in the hills.

The contemporary guest accommodation comprises 42 individual rooms and deluxe suites. All are en-suite and feature air-conditioning and free internet access. Guests can start the day with a delicious breakfast, and the hotel's restaurant offers tasty menus featuring local produce.

The bar is an ideal place to relax and socialise with a coffee or a cocktail. The premises also feature a spa with a sauna, Turkish bath and indoor pool, and a range of treatments are available.

The hotel is also an ideal venue for events such as weddings, baptisms and business functions.

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Located in Penela, HD Duecitânia Design Hotel is on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Penela Pillar and Penela Castle. This spa hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Church of San Miguel and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Biological Park of Serra da Lousa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 42 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and bidets.

Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and blackout drapes/curtains. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms.

Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
    • Property Registration Number 5051
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10.00 per person
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per night
    • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Portuguese

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Penela Pillar 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Penela Castle 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Church of San Miguel 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Biological Park of Serra da Lousa 15.4 km / 9.6 mi
Centro Cultural de Ansião 15.9 km / 9.9 mi
Conímbriga Monographic Museum 16.5 km / 10.2 mi
Conímbriga Ruins 16.7 km / 10.4 mi
Buracas do Casmilo 16.9 km / 10.5 mi
Santo António in the Heights 17.6 km / 10.9 mi
Casa Museu Fernando Namora 17.6 km / 10.9 mi
Fragas de São Simão 17.9 km / 11.1 mi
Senhora da Estrela Viewpoint 20.3 km / 12.6 mi
Museu e Centro de Artes de Figueiró dos Vinhos 23.2 km / 14.4 mi
Serra de Sicó Observation Post 24.8 km / 15.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 2011
  • hotel
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Maestro
  • Visa Electrón
  • City centre
  • Beach
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
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  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Babysitting service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • GymExtra charge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Breakfast room
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Sauna
  • Steam bath
  • Hot tub
  • Turkish bath (hamam)
  • Massage
  • Spa treatmentsExtra charge
  • Spa centreExtra charge
  • Breakfast buffet
  • À la carte lunch
  • Set menu lunch
  • À la carte dinner
  • Set menu dinner
  • Half board with drinks
  • Full board without drinks
  • Full board with non-alcoholic drinks
  • Full board with drinks
  • Picnic
  • Vegetarian meal
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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DB

Buffet Breakfast

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BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

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Room types

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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  • Double or Twin SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDouble or Twin • SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDBT.QN-SU

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  • Room LUXURYRoom • LUXURYROO.LX

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    Room code: ROO.LX

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  • Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU

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  • Double or Twin DELUXEDouble or Twin • DELUXEDBT.DX

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    Room code: DBT.DX

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  • TWIN SUPERIORTWIN • SUPERIORTWN.SU

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    Room code: TWN.SU

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  • SINGLE SUPERIORSINGLE • SUPERIOR • 1 BedroomSGL.SU
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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 1
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    1
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    SINGLE
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    Room code: SGL.SU

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    • Wheelchair-accessible

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  • SUITE DELUXESUITE • DELUXESUI.DX

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    SUITE DELUXE

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  • Double or Twin SUPERIORDouble or Twin • SUPERIORDBT.SU-1

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  • Double or Twin SUPERIORDouble or Twin • SUPERIORDBT.SU
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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width, 2 × Single bed 80-130 width
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    Double or Twin
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: DBT.SU

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom: 1
    • Shower: 1
    • Bathtub: 1
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Internet access
    • Minibar
    • Safe
    • Wake-up service
    • Cot on demand
    • Toiletries
    • Smoke detector
    • Cable TV
    • Make-up mirror

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Slippers
    • Extra beds on demand
    • Bathrobes

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST
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    SUITE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SUI.ST

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Room code: SGL.ST

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  • Double or Twin DELUXE QUEEN BEDDouble or Twin • DELUXE QUEEN BEDDBT.DX-QN

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    DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    Room code: DBT.DX-QN

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  • Double or Twin DELUXEDouble or Twin • DELUXE • 1 BedroomDBT.DX-1
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    Non-smoking room
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.DX-1

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST-1

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    Room code: SUI.ST-1

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  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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    Room DELUXE

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    Room code: ROO.DX

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Duecitania Design Hotel

9.2
Excellent
380 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Location
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2024
Kathleen
Beautiful room, friendly and professional staff, excellent food, and wholly relaxing!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2024
Israel
every thing is just as i marked above,
thank you and we'll recommend to our friends and we'll come again! Avital & Israel.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2024
Angie
El sitio que se encuentra ubicado es muy agradable para mi gusto por el entorno natural
Business
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2024
Helder
Excellent!
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2024
Melinda
Very clean and comfortable room with great amenities for location
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2024
Jose
Staff friendly and amnesties were excellent
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Dec 2023
Alvaro

Peaceful hotel

Great place to stay next to Penela. Modern facility with excellent pool. Ample parking and nice grounds. The spa services are reasonably priced and the running brook in front the hotel is a plus.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Oct 2023
Bruno
The hotel was very clean. Room was above expectation. Well priced for what you get.
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
03 May 2023
Julie

Not a great stay

Very dated room with no amenities not even a kettle!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2022
Verified traveler

Clean Modern Hotel

Great hotel for touring, south of Coimbra very comfortable, clean and great breakfast and dinner
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2022
Linda
Spacious rooms,lovely property,restaurant and bar were great
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
16 Aug 2022
Maria

Great short-term stay for families

Really nice, quiet and family friendly hotel. However, the restaurant service is very slow particularly when there are other events at the hotel. This is for me the only negative.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2022
Nuno
I will stayed again. I liked the place. It is my second time there. The garden could do with more flowers and trees. The breakfast is amazing. The kids should not be allowed on the adults pools.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2022
Alan
The hotel is excellent, the cleanliness is outstanding and the service was superb. The prices for food and drinks are very reasonable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2021
Christine
The third time I have stayed in the hotel and the standard has remained consistently excellent.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2020
Verified traveler

Very peaceful and stunning architecture old/ new

Beutiful setting, loved the lit up bridge over to the entrance. Room spacious boutique styling nod to Roma times. We had a wonderful breakfast which due to covid not buffet but pre ordered what you would like from list, in a lovly modern restaurant with views, The bar again modern styling but fitting in its original structure.
Infoor Pool need a pool cap which are available at reception. Lovely pool due covid jacuzzi section and saunas were not available. But didbt mind nust happy to have the pool to myself.
Would definitely stay again, there are go karts bikes and tandem bike can hire. And the resturant was closed but we walked to the penela centre for tea. Theres also a steak restaurant near there too.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2020
Christine

Second visit still brilliant

This is the second time I have stayed at the Duecitania Design Hotel and it was as excellent as the previous occasion. For business or a mini break can only be positive.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2020
Christine

Can I stay forever?

An excellent hotel, staff very helpful, the facilities were superb, breakfast and restaurant fabulous and vegetarian options available, totally enjoyed our stay, highly recommend
Business
4/10
Poor
28 Aug 2020
Helder
Hotel muito bonito, mas espaços exteriores muito mal aproveitados, piscina exterior muito pequena num espaço muito grande com possibilidade de um piscina bem maior, num espaço cheio de relva á volta, mal tratada pois não é indicada para estender a toalha, desconfortável para andar descalço sujeito a magoar os pés. Staff extremamente simpático e profissional numa gestão que deixa a desejar. Marca-mos jantar para as 21h15 e só nos sentaram às 22h, desculpa da atualidade o COVID, serve para tudo agora. Mas acaba-mos por ser bem servidos pela excelente equipa que serve na restauração, parabéns a eles. Não tenciono voltar.
Friends_and_family Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2020
Verified traveler
Just what was needed after 15 hours on the road
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
We were the last guests before the hotel closed due to the coronavirus situation. They looked after us right to the end and were very kind, attentive, and professional. I can't rate this hotel and the staff and management highly enough. I hope that once all this is over they will continue to operate as a first class, comfortable and friendly hotel. Thank you.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
Everything is good in this hotel. nothing bad to appoint
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
The staff are very helpful and friendly. The room is comfortable. The best thing is the breakfast buffet which is fantastic. The food in the restaurant is also very good, but the menu doesn't change so the choice becomes limited.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Staff ok. Few seats on the indoor pool. During the night there was a lot of noise, we woke up a few Times. Someone Said it was a pool machine, not pleasent.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
It's clean and we can have peace during vacation...
Good spa, good Room and nice conditions...
For the price is great!!!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Excellent pool area. Very clean and welcoming. I would recommend a tour of the hotel rather than having to look for amenities.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Very Nice Stay with wonderful surroundings. Loved the river, the garden,.... Great for families.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
01 May 2019
Verified traveler
Alguns dias a água da piscina interior não estava muito quente.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
We have been using the hotel about six times over the last two years. The only down side is the restaurant, the breakfast is good but but meals for dinner are not consistently good!
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2019
Paul

Very nice

Very nice hotel
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Aug 2018
Verified traveler

Lovely hotel

the staff here are amazing, really friendly and helpful. The hotel has a nice but small spa area with an indoor and outdoor pool. Breakfast is simple but more than enough. I would definitely recommend tis hotel for a relaxing stay.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2018
Mike
Very nice property in a beautiful setting. 20 minute drive from Coimbra. Great amenities including both an indoor and outdoor pool. The kids had lots of fun and the parents could relax :)
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2018
Verified traveler

Superb find

This is a hidden gem of an hotel in Penela. Looks nothing from the outside though it’s setting near the forest and stream is beautiful. Inside it’s ultra modern and very comfortable. Spa and pool areas great. Though inside pool noisy with children when we visited the outside pool was serene. Dinner at night was an special BBQ event with live music - excellent evening and a lovely surprise!
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2018
JDP

Quiet location

Such a relaxing Hotel in rural Portugal. Large comfortable rooms. Good food. Very helpful English speaking staff.
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2018
Verified traveler
Gorgeous hotel with excellent amenities. Penela is an undiscovered beautiful small town, quiet with cobblestone streets and beautiful castle on the hilltop. A charming medieval town. Definitely worth a visit!
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2018
david
Great hotel very clean friendly staff very helpful breakfast very good and the restaurant food good nice bar area
Partner
4/10
Poor
18 Aug 2017
Evandro
Staff nice but not well managed. Lack in a real management as it's very unorganised. Not enough breakfast sitting for the amount of guests. Guests wait too long to be seated for breakfast. Poor breakfast. Thinks run out at breakfast and you have to chase it and still take to long to arrive ( ex. Hot water for tea, cheese , fruit , etc) which you don't want anymore when it finally comes. You have to wait forever to order a drink at the bar ( paying bar at eve) wait to get it and even chase the guy to pay for! Indoor swimming pool it's not enough for the amount of guest. It feels like a jacuzzi rather then pool. There is only 7 chairs and not place to leave your stuff ( ppl left on the floor and got stepped on it) and small kids can swim without swimming nappies ( so weewee is guaranteed! Woohoo) . No information in what to do , etc. .
Not enjoyable experience. The owner wants to bite more than he can chew!
Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Jun 2017
Daniel

Amazing location if you like nature

Good food and great surroundings. A river runs along the property and creates a very nice environment.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2017
Tammy Jason

Yes! Si! Oui! Fabulous in Any Language!!

This hotel exceeded my expectations again and again! The staff all spoke some English, were polite and patient with my lack of Portuguese. The in room robes and large towels were exceeded only by the super comfortable bed and spacious room. The swimming pool, Turkish Bath and Sauna were terrific. Overall, quiet and relaxing! We had a lovely dinner, too!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2016
Márcio

Great Hotel, Even better Massage SPA

We've spent a magnificent weekend for whom was looking for relax. The open access SPA has what it is enough for some short stay relaxing moments. We've tried the side-by-side massage and it was absolutely magnificent. We'll definitely come back, not only for the hotel and SPA, but also for to have those magnificent hands again in our backs and necks.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
12 Oct 2016
Cheryl

Beautiful exterior, pool, lawns, nice stream.

While the facility is relatively new and in good shape, it is rather overdone in terms of the decor's inexorable focus on grey, black , white, and only modern, ultra abstract objects. Rather unrelenting, and therefore not interesting.
The bed was fine. Weirdly, however, the lights to the two sides of the bed were around 25 watts, making it impossible to read to them, and requiring that the entire room lights, the only other source of light, be turned on to read. So your choices were a million watts, or 25, and nothing in between. The shower was luxurious, but there was absolutely no place to put even a bar of soap, shampoo, anything at all. So everything goes on the floor of the shower. The food in the restaurant is excellent and we came back for that, even after gratefully checking out. The staff are polite, helpful and lovely.
6/10
Pleasant
02 Oct 2016
Alison

Pretentious without the backing

We found the hotel sadly lacking. Breakfast staff made no communication. Little choice in the meal menus. As a vegetarian I had no choice - so we ate out. Tbf I didn't bother to ask as to options as the ambiance wasn't overly inviting. Got a little better on Friday night with s change iof staff. Given the funding the organisation were given to resurrect the previously beautiful old building it seems a sad waste. Tacky plastic chairs, and general furnishings added to waste water not flowing from the basins and bath. Wouldn't bother again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2016
jim

Good stay at Duecetania

Staff were great,Friendly and helpfull.Fantastic location,Relaxing.
We didnt use the spa so cant comment on that.
Used the restaurant once and was disapointed that there was no chicken or pasta meals availlable.
Be aware, if its important to you there are no tea or coffee making facilities in the room....Strange!
But overall a good stay.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Mar 2016
Mr Colin

Stunning location

Great hotel in a stunning location. Breakfast was very well layer out and plentiful, although the breakfast area somewhat cold. Beautiful river running by the hotel together with the spa make it a must for any couple or family.
Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Mar 2016
MicDave

Great Value

Hotel is located in a very idyllic location in Penela with open meadows, olive orchards, and a babbling brook. The staff was very friendly and the in house restaurant is high class. The bed was a bit uncomfortable and a bit far from Coimbra.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2016
M66MMM

Hidden Secret

Great hotel in fantastic location with great faculties, just skip the restaurant!!
8/10
Excellent
14 Dec 2015
Louise

Nice hotel close to many tourist attractions.

We were greeted by two very friendly receptionist who did the utmost to provide us with a room in spite of our being too early to check in. We had just planned on checking the place over, finding more information about the location of the attractions in the area. We were provided with a small pamphlet on all the interesting places to see as well as information on how to get entrance tickets. It was great all around.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2015
marcus

Good location

Nice area for visiting surrounding attractions. Very quiet area and short drive if you need supplies in Penela. Restaurant had very reasonable meals and breakfast in the morning had a good assortment between hot and cold, fruit, cheese, cold meats, etc. Need a car but worth staying as you will get a nice quiet sleep.
4/10
Poor
23 Oct 2015
Paul

Air Conditioning

I spent 2 nights at HD Duecitania, between the 19th Oct and 21st Oct. On my second day the room during the evening was very warm.

That morning of the 20th i intentionally left the air conditioning ON in an attempt to cool the room, after a long day i returned to my room and the air conditioning appeared to have failed and consequently the temperature in the room was 28.2oc (reference to the air con unit), i opened a window and tried to manage the warm air but it wasn't effective. I spoken with the reception and they told me to shut down the unit because air conditioning wasn't switched on during this season!!! I asked what they could do about the room because i would not sleep in such a hot room. They told me that they would send a unit up to cool the room.

Five minutes later there was a knock at my room door, services has brought what appeared to be a ceramic fan heater. when i switched the unit on it in fact was a ceramic heated, i was very disappointed as i was expecting a portable air conditioning unit. I spent the next 6 hours watching the temperature fall from its height to 24.5 at 10pm. I was to check out at 03:30 as i had a flight at 07:35. I did not sleep and was very angry.

I would consider carefully before staying in this hotel again, it was advertised as having air conditioning!! as this was the reason mainly for my stay.

Thank you

Paul Dolan
8/10
Excellent
17 Sep 2015
David

Spa Day

A spa day, we were staying 20km away from Penela. No treatments were available as it was Sunday, disappointing. The food was very ordinary, and not enough waitresses, so slow to appear. The one waitress coped as well as she could with a full restaurant. Three of the five meat mains were unavailable. The hotel and grounds are lovely, and improved food and service would make it a very nice stay.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Aug 2015
Allen

A great place to relax and explore the Penela area

In 1 day (2 nights) we explored water fall to the north and walked up to Penela Castle to the south. A great range of very good guns in the bar. Very helpful staff.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2015
Verified traveler
Very enjoyable. Staff very helpful . Neat clean tidy hotel. Will return soon .
8/10
Excellent
28 Jul 2015
Ram

Amazing stay in Penela

We ordered the hotel because it looked beautiful and restful. And it didn´t disappoint us. While it was a bit out of the way, it had all the facilities of a 5 star hotel including the restaurant which we enjoyed. The breakfast was great, massage very good. We were at the hotel which was fully booked with lots of families. We could hear the
children next door but they slept early so all was well. We visited the nearby market and bought the outstanding cheese from Penela which is served at dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2015
Verified traveler

So nice we stayed an extra night

I LOVED this hotel. It is in a very pleasant area, almost pastoral. I was able to really relax, in fact I even had my big window open all night so I could hear the creak nearby! Service was impeccable and the dining area nice. Food is great. I had a manicure as well!
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2015
Janet

Great boutique hotel with a modern Roman theme!

I loved staying here! The hotel is situated right next to a stream, so as you cross the bridge to enter the hotel, you are immediately relaxed by the sound of running water, chirping birds and singing crickets. Getting back to nature, getting back to a more relaxed time. The rooms are big with spacious bathrooms. Each room is different with carpets and Latin sayings on the wall differing - loved this extra effort! It's a modern take on ancient Roman symbols - which I really appreciated since I love touring old Roman Ruins and sites. We went to Conimbriga which is a 15-20 minute drive away - one of the biggest Roman Ruins (it was a city under Roman control for over 400 years) with the most intact, in-situ floor tile mosaics I have ever seen! Back to the hotel - nice breakfasts and FANTASTIC dinner. I had a veggie salad and couscous - delicious!!! Dessert was the chocolate cake - yum!!! Plus some of my friend's mint ice cream crepes - so fresh. Our waiters were excellent and so attuned to our needs. I would totally stay here again!
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2015
Brad

Right in the middle of everything

I booked this hotel because we were looking for something affordable, quiet and near things we wanted to see and visit. This was the best surprise of our vacation. The room was modern and very comfortable. We booked a double on the top floor, and we're right at the end of the building so we had views out two sides. The linens were very nice; definitely a step above the typical large chain hotels. The staff are very willing to help and provide advice of things to do and see. The hotel is close to two toll highways, so you can easily get to Lisbon or Porto within a couple hours. The buffet breakfast is good, and if you're there on the weekend, they typically have crepes with chocolate sauce - very good crepes and dark chocolate sauce. There are a few restaurants in nearby Penela, but after our first dinner meal at the hotel, we didn't bother eating anywhere else. The evening dining staff are amazing. We've eaten at top restaurants around the world, and Gustatio could give many of them a run for their money. Honestly, do not miss an opportunity to dine here. The staff enjoys preparing great dishes and can make excellent wine recommendations to accompany the dishes.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2015
alexander

calm and professional with friendly staff

Except every aspect. Highly recommended.
8/10
Excellent
28 Dec 2013
alex morgado

very good spa facilities

Really quiet location, great massages, beautiful decor, restaurant not as good as expected but overall a memorable experience!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2026
Carlos
Un hotel con muy buen arquitectura y buenos servicios, los jardines y tranquilidad muy buenos
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
António
Gostei muito deste hotel. Excelente SPA. Jardim muito bonito e piscinas muuto agradáveis com um belo enquadramento natural. Jantei muito bem no restaurante do hotel. Funcionários muito simpáticos. Só pernoitei uma noite porque pretendia parar a meio do percurso. Vou voltar a este hotel para ficar mais tempo e conhecer melhor a região.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2026
Joao
O hotel é fantástico!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Dec 2025
Emiliano
El entorno es increible
Business
8/10
Excellent
08 Nov 2025
António
Nada
Business
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2025
Elsa

Estadia com um bebé

Adorei toda a experiência no hotel, desde acessos, limpeza, simpatia dos funcionários, o silêncio e a comida no restaurante era muito boa.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2025
Juliana
Staff maravilhoso. Todos muito simpáticos! Piscina aquecida excelente para relaxar. O quarto espaçoso e bem limpo. Otimo cafe da manha!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2025
Sónia

Excelente

Conforto, área de SPA muito boa, pequeno-almoço execelente e muito espaço para os mais pequenos correrem! Muito boa relação com qualidade-preço. A repetir!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Nov 2024
Domingos Daniel
Apenas tenho a referir que a temperatura da água da piscina interior era baixa tornando a experiência desagradável.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2024
Joao

Paraíso em Portugal

Fantástico, recomendo!
Partner
2/10
Poor
06 Jul 2024
aafke

Niet voor de \"gewone\" mens

we voelden ons in deze omgeving totaal niet op ons gemak.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2024
Américo

4 estrelas

Hotel acolhedor, quarto bastante espaçoso e camas confortáveis, muita simpatia dos funcionários com um muito bom pequeno almoço.
Relação qualidade preço muito bom, recomendo..
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
19 May 2024
Michel

Parfait

Hôtel à la décoration contemporaine , dans un état neuf, la restauration est très bonne , le petit déjeuner buffet parfait. Tout ce que l'on attend d'un 4 étoiles.
Espace piscine intérieure superbe et un rapport qualité prix excellent.
Self
8/10
Excellent
08 May 2024
M CRUZ

Vacaciones

El sitio es muy tranquilo y bonito .Es una antigua fábrica de papel .Un molino con el rio delante.Merece la pena para descansar.El personal es muy amable .Además en recepción hablan español .
6/10
Pleasant
29 Apr 2024
Dr Miguel

Local hotel, very bad kitchen

Nice local hotel, unfortunately the food was quite horrible, shame as the hotel is quite nice
Business
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2023
Ana Paula
Tudo ótimo
Business_and_leisure
8/10
Excellent
26 Nov 2023
Luís
Bom quarto espaçoso, tranquilo e no meio da natureza. Uma nota que não me agradou pelo facto de ter ido com um casal com uma criança e eu ser um casal com duas crianças e uma delas com 2 anos que supostamente é grátis abaixo dos 3 anos e tive de pagar a mais 30€ pelas duas noites que estive. O quadro do casal amigo tinha uma cama extra e o berço cabia muito bem.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2023
Ana
Hotel agradável, espaço exterior transmite paz com o verde das árvores e o som da água. Bem localizado. Na restauração não é extraordinário, mas a comida é saborosa.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2023
Marco

Estadia maravilhosa

Foi uma semana maravilhosa. Atendimento dos empregados 5 estrelas. Sossego em redor do hotel, localização muito boa. Hotel com uma decoração fantástica e história do mesmo muito interessante. Tudo excelente
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2023
Antonio

A repetir, SEM DÚVIDA. EXCELENTE.

A estadia foi simplesmente maravilhosa por tudo, funcionários, instalações, spa, pequeno almoço, o restaurante onde jantámos, o sossego, TUDO
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Oct 2022
Eva
Sehr ruhig und in schöner Natur
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2022
Jacques

Exceptionnel

Un très bel accueil chaleureux. Une belle grandeur de chambre, de salle de bain et avec une très bonne literie. Stationnement facile et gratuit sur le site. Nous avons bien aimé le bain turc, le sauna et la piscine intérieure ( serviette, pantoufle et peignoir sont fournit). Le petit déjeuner est excellent, les petites crêpes sont délicieuses. Le restaurant à la carte de l'hôtel c'est très bien, nous y avons souper 4 soirs (bon service, bon choix et le prix est raisonnable). L'hôtel est dans un environnement de nature, c'est donc très calme et agréable. Géographiquement, c'est parfait pour aller découvrir la montagne Louisa, la ville Coimbra et autres. Bref, nous recommandons sans hésiter. Merci à toute l'équipe de l'hôtel pour leur gentillesse.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2022
Ricardo

Férias 2022

Uma semana bastante agradável. O staff do hotel é fantástico, sempre disponível e atencioso. O local é calmo e agradável.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2022
Adriana
Excelente, superou nossas expectativas. O local é lindo, parece que estamos no meio de um vale. As piscinas são ótimas, tanto a interna como as externas. Área verde muito agradável! Pequeno almoço muito bom, assim como o restaurante (buffet) para jantar e o bar, que também serve snacks (pizza, hambúrguer, etc) e tem ótima qualidade (foi o melhor restaurante de hotel de nossa viagem de cerca de 3 semanas) e preço justo. Tem posto de carregamento elétrico e é próximo do centro da cidade de Penela. Voltaremos com certeza!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2022
Miguel

Ótima experiência

Tivemos uma ótima experiência, serviços, atendimento, etc.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2022
cristiane

Perfeita

Otima, nada para reclamar
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2022
Verified traveler

PASCOA

AGUA DA PISCINA INTERIOR UM POUCO FRIA
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2022
guida

Estadia no Duecitania

Gostei muito da estadia e já conhecia o hotel , pois fiquei lá várias vezes e gostei sempre.Recomendo a visita à cataratas , são lindas , a cascata da Pedra da Ferida , muito bonita
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2021
Bart

fijn hotel

vriendelijk personeel, lekker/uitgebreid ontbijt, fijn binnenzwembad (wel badmuts verplicht), rustig gelegen en toch gemakkelijk bereikbaar
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2021
Christiane
Funcionarios simpáticos, hotel moderno , arquitetura moderna , roupas de cama muito boas , banheiro maravilhoso!
8/10
Excellent
29 Oct 2021
Solene

Bel hôtel avec petit déjeuner exceptionnel

Style de l'hôtel un peu vieillot. Les rebords de fenêtres étaient couvert de moisissure. Le cadre de l'hôtel était sympathique et le service était bien. Petit déjeuner exceptionnel.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
08 Sep 2021
Verified traveler

Acolhedor e moderno

Hotel com envolvencia agradavel em espaço verde. Tem um riacho a passar no jardim e grande relvado. Piscina interior agradável, a exterior pode melhorar. Falta uma sala de estar.
Quartos confortáveis
P.a. muito bom, variado e reposição contínua. Tem uma máquina automática de fazer panquecas que faz sucesso. Máquina de café espresso muito bom.
Staff simpático e atencioso.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2021
Carlos

.

Excelente receção. Staff gentil. Espaço relaxante.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Aug 2021
isabel
Quarto agradavel mas um pouco limitado para quem viaja em familia de 4 (2adultos e 2 jovens).
Uma junior suite teria sido a melhor opcao para nós.
A organizacao dos turnos do PA tb nao foi a melhor mas sem culpas para os funcionarios que faziam o que podiam mas eram poucos.
No geral foi bom.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2021
Flavia

Confortável e com um atendimento maravilhoso

Equipe muito simpática, café da manhã muito bom, muito confortável, piscina interna maravilhosa, comi no Bar um hambúrguer delicioso.
Quando chegamos eu precisei fazer o teste rápido de covid 19 que é obrigatório aqui em Portugal nesse momento para entrar no hotel (ou o certificado digital) fiz sem nenhuma dificuldade já que o sr da equipe do hotel me ajudou a fazer e já estava sabendo como é todos os testes rápidos por isso foi uma experiência sem estresse.
Mas o m asis importante foi ter me sentido muito bem nesse hotel e recomendo para todos!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Dec 2020
Hugo
Muito bom em geral.
Apenas achamos que (para um hotel de 4*) o pequeno-almoço devia ter um pouco mais de variedade e produtos frescos (exemplo: café e pão).
De resto nada a apontar.
Tudo 👌
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2020
JAN

Excellent city break

The hotel is trying to do its best to serve its guest during the Covid-19 pandemic. The services remain active and the facilities operates under social distancing regulations. The rooms are great, bed is cozy and the bathroom is large and well equipped. I would suggest to add a kettle to the rooms to boil water for tea/coffee...but you can ask one for free. Perfect choice if you are in the region.
Business
8/10
Excellent
29 Sep 2020
Andre

Excelente hotel p descansar. Apesar de las arañas.

El hotel ya lo conocía y no ha sido sorpresa la arquitectura y el espacio envolvente. Lo que si ha sido una sorpresa es la cantidad de telas de araña que se encuentra allá donde se mire. El último nos hemos encontrado una araña que contando con las patas tendría unos 10cm de diámetro. A mi pareja le dan pánico las arañas y ya no se ha vuelto a sentir cómoda en el dormitorio. Si bien que en los espacios exteriores de difícil acceso cómo techos o ventanas altas es comprensible dado el entorno del edificio, en las habitaciones debería existir un mayor control de plagas.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2020
Alexandra

Estadia tranquila e agradável

Estadia muito agradável. Quarto e wc muito espaçosos, com imensa luz natural.
Muitos cuidados de higienização relacionados com a COVID-19.
Piscina interior muito agradável com marcação prévia de hora e muita organização para respeitar a lotação máxima.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2020
Vanessa
Derivado ao mau tempo o hotel ficou sem energia elétrica e como tal ficamos apenas com as luzes emergência por bastante tempo..
Questiono o porquê de num hotel requintado não existir um gerador para culmatar esses inopinados..
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Sep 2020
João

fim de semana relaxante

Hotel agradável, ja visitei mais que uma vez, voltarei a repetir concerteza.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2020
Marta

Muito boas fery

Muito bem
Friends_and_family Family

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Duecitania Design Hotel
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