Portugal Starwoods: from the Algarve to Porto [Master Thread]
Nov 4, 2008, 11:12 am
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Nov 7, 2008, 8:57 pm
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Le Méridien Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Course leaving Starwood
Leaving Starwood on November 24, 2008
Le Méridien Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Course will be leaving the Starwood system on November 24, 2008. Reservations for dates on or after November 24, 2008, will not be eligible for Starwood Preferred Guest membership benefits, award redemption or accrual.
A Category 5 property.
Le Méridien Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Course will be leaving the Starwood system on November 24, 2008. Reservations for dates on or after November 24, 2008, will not be eligible for Starwood Preferred Guest membership benefits, award redemption or accrual.
A Category 5 property.
Nov 12, 2008, 5:25 am
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Leaving Starwood on November 24, 2008
Le Méridien Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Course will be leaving the Starwood system on November 24, 2008. Reservations for dates on or after November 24, 2008, will not be eligible for Starwood Preferred Guest membership benefits, award redemption or accrual.
A Category 5 property.
Le Méridien Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Course will be leaving the Starwood system on November 24, 2008. Reservations for dates on or after November 24, 2008, will not be eligible for Starwood Preferred Guest membership benefits, award redemption or accrual.
A Category 5 property.
Nov 12, 2008, 5:35 am
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My wife and I stayed at the Sheraton Pinecliffs a year and a half ago for 3 nights. I would consider this hotel to be below average for a luxury collection hotel, we were there in August which I imagine is a very busy month so service wasn't that great and the room was worn however we had a junior suite which was comfortable. The hotel is situated on a cliff and access to the beach is via an elevator or rather long walk. Overall we had a very nice time however a room refurbishment is needed. I would use points again however wouldn't pay to stay here. Very kid friendly and tons of families there.
Not in the Algarve, however I would highly recommend the CONVENTO DO ESPINHEIRO HERITAGE HOTEL & SPA. We spent 3 nights at the hotel and it was amazing, rather hot in August however the hotel was almost empty (and I mean empty). We really had the place to ourselves. Our room was in the original convent section where they have restored the old chapel for weddings. The pool is very relaxing and they have spa services available, service/food in the restaurant was very good. Evora is an extremely interesting historical town and you get a good local feel of Portugal vs. an abundance of tourists in the Algarve similar to the south of Spain.
We also stayed at the Sheraton in Lisbon on this trip and the Convento was head and shoulders above the other properties. I believe they were all the same redemption amount.
Not in the Algarve, however I would highly recommend the CONVENTO DO ESPINHEIRO HERITAGE HOTEL & SPA. We spent 3 nights at the hotel and it was amazing, rather hot in August however the hotel was almost empty (and I mean empty). We really had the place to ourselves. Our room was in the original convent section where they have restored the old chapel for weddings. The pool is very relaxing and they have spa services available, service/food in the restaurant was very good. Evora is an extremely interesting historical town and you get a good local feel of Portugal vs. an abundance of tourists in the Algarve similar to the south of Spain.
We also stayed at the Sheraton in Lisbon on this trip and the Convento was head and shoulders above the other properties. I believe they were all the same redemption amount.
CONVENTO DO ESPINHEIRO HERITAGE HOTEL & SPA is a beautiful hotel although not quite on the Algarve but rather about two hours drive inland. Very nice rooms (we stayed in the modern wing which was great), nice outdoor and indoor pool and a very good restaurant that does modern Portugese fine dining. Evora itself is interesting for a day or two.
Feb 1, 2009, 5:39 pm
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Leaving Starwood on November 24, 2008
Le Méridien Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Course will be leaving the Starwood system on November 24, 2008. Reservations for dates on or after November 24, 2008, will not be eligible for Starwood Preferred Guest membership benefits, award redemption or accrual.
A Category 5 property.
Le Méridien Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Course will be leaving the Starwood system on November 24, 2008. Reservations for dates on or after November 24, 2008, will not be eligible for Starwood Preferred Guest membership benefits, award redemption or accrual.
A Category 5 property.
Mar 13, 2009, 8:06 am
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Westin Campo Real
Has anyone been recently to the Westin Campo Real, will be there for Holiday in May. Any tip for surrounding areas would be great. Main interests are culinary, sightseeing, and golf of course
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