We just returned from a 2-1/2 week trip to France, Spain and Portugal. For 20 years, we have depended on American Rick Steves for his recommendations on hotels in our price range. We found the Solar on our own on Trip Advisor and have never stayed in a finer hotel with a gracious and kind staff and wonderful meals. (Their... More

I must say this Hotel was a nice suprise Solar dos Mascarenhas may have a simple face, but as soon as you enter it you are greeted by daring luxury standards the decoration is perfectly balanced between the Old and the Modern. The Rooms are very well decorated with all the modern amenities. The restaurant represents all the tastes of... More

We stayed there last year and we went back this year to spend a few days in Vila Viçosa, a small village with a magnificent palace in the middle of Alentejo. The hotel is located near the palace, in the village centre. The hotel itself was once a little palace which was reformed and refurbished to become a modern and... More

We absolutely loved our night here. The hotel is gorgeous. Old world style on the outside, modern and trendy on the inside. It makes beautiful use of the region's marble in the baths and hallways. The choice of bold colours is fantastic in the common areas. The bed and bath were great. The staff also went out of their way... More

Just came back from our 2 night stay, and we just loved this small Hotel. We've booked a double room and we've got a free upgrade to a suite. The room was very clean and beautifully decorated. The restaurant was also a very good experience. Staff is very discreet and nice. We'll be back ....