This was our third time to come here, and our second time to stay as hotel guests, and it was a memorable, delicious visit just like the previous ones. While we were in Spain on a trip through Andalusia, a Portuguese friend told us he was having a birthday party in Lisbon. After consulting the itinerary, we canceled one night in Spain, drove from Cordoba to Lisbon, went to our friend's party, spent the night here at this hotel, and drove to Seville, Spain the day after our friend's party. Yes, it was a lot of driving, but it's not every day we get invited to a Portuguese birthday party and are able to attend. We did not have dinner here as we have in the past, but the room we got was by far the nicest one on this entire 10-day Iberian trip. The room was large, modern, with a huge window overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Guincho Beach. The bed was firm, as is the custom in Europe, comfortable, with immaculately clean linens. The bathroom was spotless and modern too, and the walk-in shower was perfect. After we checked in, we took a walk around the hotel remembering the previous memorable times we've spent here and were pleased to see the owner, Toni, in the bar. He stood up, warmly welcomed us, remembered us from earlier visits (February, 2023 and 2022), and asked about us, our family, and why we were in Lisbon. The gentleman is about 94 years old and still works at his family's hotel-restaurant every day. Such friendly hospitality is sorely lacking in the travel industry, and we love his personal touch. Breakfast the next morning was filling and tasty: a large assortment of breads, pastries, eggs, meats, fresh fruits, and cereals with plenty of coffee, milk, juices, and water. We especially enjoyed the Palmier cookies! Having breakfast at a table overlooking the Atlantic Ocean is a fabulous way to start any day. While we were not expecting to stay here this year, we were delighted to have been able to and see Mr. Toni again. If this outstanding level of customer service appeals to you, this could be your new favorite place to stay.
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