[GONE] Convento do Espinheiro, Evora, Portugal, left SPG 15 Feb 2018 [Master Thread]
Apr 30, 2017, 3:03 am
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Check the wiki here.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...nefit-142.html
Jun 10, 2017, 10:10 pm
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Is it feasible to visit without a car? 
Planning to travel by train from LIS.
Planning to travel by train from LIS.
Jun 11, 2017, 1:11 am
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IIRC, it took around 3 hours and was a very affordable, comfortable ride (free WIFI in the bus). There's a bus terminal in LIS which is a short taxi ride from the hotel where you can arrange tickets + grab a beer etc.
When we went, Convento do Espinheiro was happy to send a complimentary car to pick us up from the Evora bus terminal to the resort and it worked seamlessly. In fact, we had such good rapport with the driver that we hired him for a tour a few days later. He took us to some unknown places that were simply stunning, all for (again) a very reasonable price.
Jun 11, 2017, 3:03 am
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I would clearly say no but as we can see other people think different. Would find it inconvenient without one and hiring a car wirh driver should be more expensive than only a car. But to be fair I'm an absolute cartype and always try to avoid public transportation
Jun 11, 2017, 6:21 am
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I was there last weekend without a car. I used taxi services - it is about 10 eur from hotel to center/train station.
I came to Evora by train - it was very comoftable trip.
I came to Evora by train - it was very comoftable trip.
Jun 23, 2017, 8:17 am
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Thanks for your review, pics and response about points Bookings being offered breakfast as a benefit (most likely in lieu of points). THe points are good value here so think I might switch my booking for 2 rooms from paid to points.
thanks again!
thanks again!
Breakfast benefit applies to revenue and reward reservations. I believe you will have to give up your 500 point Platinum amenity however.
Check the wiki here.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...nefit-142.html
Check the wiki here.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...nefit-142.html
Feb 13, 2018, 5:25 am
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Left SPG
Word is this property left SPG unannounced. Guests staying there at the moment with valid SPG bookings are being told their stays will not accrue any points or stay credits with SPG. Staff is in the course of removing all LC signage from property and spg.com shows no availability for bookings.
Feb 13, 2018, 12:57 pm
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That is really sad, I loved this property and was planning to return.
Feb 13, 2018, 2:43 pm
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That's a cheap way to get an SPG hotel off my top 5 bucket list. Shame.
Feb 13, 2018, 3:04 pm
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Bummer! 
I enjoyed my stay at Espinheiro. It is a great property.
I enjoyed my stay at Espinheiro. It is a great property.
Feb 14, 2018, 12:38 am
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That's really sad
Feb 14, 2018, 12:41 am
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That's too bad. It was a wonderful and unique property. Maybe they're not happy about the competition with Design Hotels in Portugal that participate in SPG or maybe they don't want to become a MarRIOT.
Feb 14, 2018, 12:56 am
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I really wanted to stay in this hotel before EOY
Feb 14, 2018, 1:17 am
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Indeed, it does seem quirky hotels seem less interested being affiliated with MaRiot. Let's hope Marques de Riscal, Maria Cristina and Alfonso XIII don't get any ideas..
Feb 14, 2018, 2:14 am
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