Great location next to the palace with onsite parking.

Great location next to the palace with onsite parking.

RECEPTION was good.She is a fine lady. But after checking she said follow me I will show you the direction.She was long way from us.No help with our luggage.That beautiful marble stair with 10 steps near the reception was a bit difficult for us. One hand holding a small suitcase and the other hand holding the beautiful marble banister was not eassy. Don´t forget I am 82 years and my wife is 78 years old.The room was good but with a tiny window.Very good bed and linens,.I always have a double bed but they gave me two single beds.I was very unhappy. Called Hotels.com and they did not helped. Very disappointed.This is my 2nd time there.They have made some improvement but not enough.Lot of cost saving going on. There is no face cloth or small towel. no slipper.The floor is made of tiles and marble and it is cold. Similarly no bath robe.Mini bar ie empty.Why ? they donot trust the guest?This is not nice.The bk.fast was good but not fantastic.I generally eat egg,becon ,and bk,beans.But here it was looking disgusting.Never went there again. just took bread ,butteer ,cheese and fruits. Resturent was very good . good dinner. and good wine.Even they made a small cake with one candle for my 82 Birthday. Very nice surprise.Tha staff were very polite and kind.

RECEPTION was good.She is a fine lady. But after checking she said follow me I will show you the direction.She was long way from us.No help with our luggage.That beautiful marble stair with 10 steps near the reception was a bit difficult for us. One hand holding a small suitcase and the other hand holding the beautiful marble banister was not eassy. Don´t forget I am 82 years and my wife is 78 years old. The room was good but with a tiny window.Very good bed and linens,.I always have a double bed but they gave me two single beds.I was very unhappy. Called Hotels.com and they did not helped. Very disappointed. This is my 2nd time there.They have made some improvement but not enough.Lot of cost saving going on. There is no face cloth or small towel. no slipper.The floor is made of tiles and marble and it is cold. Similarly no bath robe.Mini bar ie empty.Why ? they donot trust the guest?This is not nice. The bk.fast was good but not fantastic.I generally eat egg,becon ,and bk,beans.But here it was looking disgusting.Never went there again. just took bread ,butteer ,cheese and fruits. Resturent was very good . good dinner. and good wine.Even they made a small cake with one candle for my 82 Birthday. Very nice surprise.Tha staff were very polite and kind.

This is a wonderfully historic hotel with a large swimming pool, amazing gardens, a top quality restaurant, a divine breakfast and mysterious chapels off the restaurant's court yard with centuries old murals. It is next door to the Summer Palace of the Dukes of Braganza - take the tour and understand the history of the pristine little town in the Alentejo.

This is a wonderfully historic hotel with a large swimming pool, amazing gardens, a top quality restaurant, a divine breakfast and mysterious chapels off the restaurant's court yard with centuries old murals. It is next door to the Summer Palace of the Dukes of Braganza - take the tour and understand the history of the pristine little town in the Alentejo.

Just an amazing historic building. Atmospheric and delightful. Lovely seating areas with the possibility of a real wood burning hearth. We loved every minute of it and were genuinely sad to leave.

A former royal and aristocratic convent adjacent to the Ducal palace which was the home of many Portuguese kings, the Pousada Convento de Vila Vicosa is a destination in itself. Its wide variety of unique rooms that have been carefully renovated and adapted for hotel use stand out among the many dozens of castles, chateaux, monasteries and convents in which my wife and I have stayed over the past four decades. Although due to the complexity of its layout, it is easy to get lost and some of its rooms are multi leveled and might be unsuitable for some, we have always found the staff extremely helpful and willing to do their best to tailor guests’ rooms to their needs and interests to provide a truly memorable experience.

A former royal and aristocratic convent adjacent to the Ducal palace which was the home of many Portuguese kings, the Pousada Convento de Vila Vicosa is a destination in itself. Its wide variety of unique rooms that have been carefully renovated and adapted for hotel use stand out among the many dozens of castles, chateaux, monasteries and convents in which my wife and I have stayed over the past four decades. Although due to the complexity of its layout, it is easy to get lost and some of its rooms are multi leveled and might be unsuitable for some, we have always found the staff extremely helpful and willing to do their best to tailor guests’ rooms to their needs and interests to provide a truly memorable experience.

We loved the feeling of the convent, it was quiet at night, breakfast was very nice. Ample parking and in walking distance to town.

We loved the feeling of the convent, it was quiet at night, breakfast was very nice. Ample parking and in walking distance to town.

An interesting history and a beautiful area. I would love to visit again

Great location, nice staff but in need of an update at least in the room where we stayed. Badly designed bathroom, floor needs attention and after a cut in the water supply for a few hours the over head shower did not work properly.

Breathtaking architecture with great service all around to top it off!

The environment/areas are full of history. The building we stayed is very good well looked after and there was history about the place which is very good. In general I will love to go back again.

When arriving, the reception was staffed by a harried employee who had to welcome guests, answer the phone, and bring guests to their room. The pousada has large grounds and finding all the facilities is challenging. That said, it is a historic building with fascinating features. The breakfast is a large spread with a variety if coldcuts, drinks, breads, and scrambled eggs. The pool area is pleasant but the water is not heated and the wading pool visited by wasps. The room did not have a charging plug next to the bed for the cell phone and the wooden floors creaked but the ample space and balcony of the Superior Room was nice for spreading out to relax after a day of exploring the surrounding areas. In other words, there were both advantages and disadvantages of staying here.

Very quiet and peaceful. We appreciated the ironed bed linen.

Very special property. Wonderful public spaces and good staff. Room was large and comfortable

Very special property. Wonderful public spaces and good staff. Room was large and comfortable

Great stay and friendly staff. The location is excellent and will worth the experience.

What a building! 500 years old former convent only vacated in 1905 - Vaulted ceilings, Quadrant, beautiful gardens and antiquities to be seen close by. Above all, peaceful and relaxing setting with knowledgeable staff to assist. Does not sound it, but great for families too with a pool outside and a games room to keep the little ones entertained. This was a real find, and we will return to explore the area again in years to come. You need to visit to appreciate it fully; the website pictures do not do it justice. Enjoy

Stayed two nights with 8 and 12 year old children. The hotel was a nice place to relax by the pool and enjoy some quiet time after a busy period of touring in the big cities of Spain. The pool was lovely, with a cabana service snacks and drinks. The gardens around the pool were lovely and full of fruit trees. The room was nice, comfortable, and clean. Overall a very nice stay at the hotel. The restaurant in the hotel served a good meal, but it was expensive (and I thought overpriced).We enjoyed the town of Vila Vicosa - the kids could climb the castle walls and the town is pleasant to stroll around in the evening.

Stayed two nights with 8 and 12 year old children. The hotel was a nice place to relax by the pool and enjoy some quiet time after a busy period of touring in the big cities of Spain. The pool was lovely, with a cabana service snacks and drinks. The gardens around the pool were lovely and full of fruit trees. The room was nice, comfortable, and clean. Overall a very nice stay at the hotel. The restaurant in the hotel served a good meal, but it was expensive (and I thought overpriced).We enjoyed the town of Vila Vicosa - the kids could climb the castle walls and the town is pleasant to stroll around in the evening.

Stayed two nights with 8 and 12 year old children. The hotel was a nice place to relax by the pool and enjoy some quiet time after a busy period of touring in the big cities of Spain. The pool was lovely, with a cabana service snacks and drinks. The gardens around the pool were lovely and full of fruit trees. The room was nice, comfortable, and clean. Overall a very nice stay at the hotel. The restaurant in the hotel served a good meal, but it was expensive (and I thought overpriced). We enjoyed the town of Vila Vicosa - the kids could climb the castle walls and the town is pleasant to stroll around in the evening.

Very nice hotel within a romantic and beautiful old convent. Clean and nice rooms. One place I will return to.

Beautiful pausada. Every5hung we hoped it would be. STAY HERE

We booked the hotel here thinking, mistakenly, that it was in the vicinity of the city of Evora. It was not. It's about 63 kilometers away. I'm not sure why this hotel came up in our search for hotels in the vicinity of Evora. The mistake was certainly ours. The town of Vila Vicosa, a sleepy small historic town, did not have much to offer in comparison with the many great cities and towns in Portugal (we had visited Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Lagos, Cascais, to name a few). Vila Vicosa was exceptionally hot and with a bug-to-human ratio that had us dauntingly outnumbered. We spent only one night there and tried to enjoy the authentic feel of a town not visited by many tourists. As far as the hotel specifically, we booked it for 3 people and they brought us an extra cot for our daughter to sleep on. The next morning our daughter reported that, though she had never been to prison, she imagined that the bedding would be somewhat similar in comfort and feel.

We booked the hotel here thinking, mistakenly, that it was in the vicinity of the city of Evora. It was not. Its about 63 kilometers away. Im not sure why this hotel came up in our search for hotels in the vicinity of Evora. The mistake was certainly ours. The town of Vila Vicosa, a sleepy small historic town, did not have much to offer in comparison with the many great cities and towns in Portugal (we had visited Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Lagos, Cascais, to name a few). Vila Vicosa was exceptionally hot and with a bug-to-human ratio that had us dauntingly outnumbered. We spent only one night there and tried to enjoy the authentic feel of a town not visited by many tourists. As far as the hotel specifically, we booked it for 3 people and they brought us an extra cot for our daughter to sleep on. The next morning our daughter reported that, though she had never been to prison, she imagined that the bedding would be somewhat similar in comfort and feel.

We stayed at the hotel for one night. The facilities are very nice, and the room is beautiful. The hotel staff was extremely accommodating, friendly and helpful. However, the walls in the rooms are very thin and we could hear a lot of noise from other rooms. There is not a lot to do in Vila Vicosa. It is about 45 minutes from Evora so not an ideal location.

Quiet, beautiful building with marble and wood finishes. Just lovely!

Pousadas in Portugal are beautifully restored and maintained historic buildings. This Pousada in Vila Vicosa was excellent as we expected.

A beautiful hotel with fabulous rooms and courtyards and great facilities. The only minor issue was that the food in the restaurant at dinner was not great and the drinks were a bit over-priced compared with bars and restaurants in the town. As a result the hotel bar and the many beautiful lounges were permanently empty - why pay €5 for a glass of wine when you can get the same one for €1.50 around the corner? This meant meant the hotel was somewhat devoid of atmosphere every evening, which was a bit disappointing.