Hotel description Pousada de Vila Viçosa - D. Joao IV
This Pousada is housed in the former Convent of Chagas de Cristo in the historical village of Vila Viçosa. It offers very characteristic accommodation, with its intricate themed rooms, full of legends and tales. The Pousada has kept intact the convent cells, the retreats and the oratories built by the nuns and guests can even savour the exquisite convent recipes. There are 29 standard rooms and 2 double suites, as well as 3 twin suites and 2 luxury twins. Facilities on offer to guests include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and check-out service and a hotel safe. It also features a games room, a bar and a restaurant and business travellers will appreciate the conference facilities and WLAN Internet access. Guests can also take advantage of the room and laundry services and there is parking for those arriving by car.
Room description
The rooms all come with a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub, a hairdryer and bath robes, as well as offering king-size or double beds. They are equipped with cable TV, Internet access, a safe and a minibar and feature a 220 v power supply. Furthermore, air conditioning is provided as standard and all rooms enjoy either a balcony or a terrace.
Sport activities description
Guests can take advantage of a range of leisure activities and facilities at the Pousada including an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and parasols, snooker and family games. Activities available outside the Pousada include hot air ballooning, country walks and tours to wine cellars in Estremoz.
Meal service description
The restaurant features a sophisticated interior with capacity for 100 people, and offers a journey through the regional flavours. The bar is cosy, perfect for a drink, and in winter, the fireplace creates a wonderfully cosy atmosphere. On Saturdays guests can also relax to piano music and let themselves be taken on a voyage through Portugal's history. A typical regional set menu might include clam chowder, dogfish in a marinade with garlic and coriander, roast leg of pork with white beans and regional sweets.
Hotel location description Pousada de Vila Viçosa - D. Joao IV
This establishment is situated 19 km from Estremoz Pousada, 30 km from Elvas Pousada, 37 km from Sousel Pousada and 61 km from Évora Pousada. Interesting places to visit in the area include the 16th-century Duke's Palace, the Coach Museum, the mediaeval castle, the museums of shooting and archaeology, the pillory, Knots Door, the royal park, Borba, Alandroal, Redondo, Juromenha and Estremoz.
Payment methods description
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted at this hotel.
Description Pousada de Vila Viçosa - D. Joao IV
- » Suites: 5
- » Number of floors (main building): 2
- » Total number of rooms: 39
- » Disabled rooms: 1
- » Double / twin rooms: 34
Hotel type
- » Historic hotel
Methods of payment
- » Visa
- » American Express
- » MasterCard
- » Diners Club
Room facilities (Standard room)
- » Central air-conditioned
- » Lounge
- » Balcony
- » Shower
- » Terrace
- » Satellite / cable TV
- » Wheelchair accessible
- » TV
- » Hairdryer
- » Bathroom
- » Bath
- » Safe (*)
- » Internet access (*)
- » Disabled bathroom
- » Direct dial telephone (*)
- » Minibar (*)
- » Carpeted
- » King size bed
- » Double bed
Facilities
- » Safe
- » Sun loungers
- » Room service
- » Wheelchair accessible
- » Laundry service
- » 24h. Reception
- » 24h check-in
- » Lift-s
- » Mobile phone network
- » Restaurant -smoking area
- » Restaurant - non-smoking area
- » WLAN access point
- » Restaurant - Air-conditioned
- » Parasols
- » Outdoor pool
- » Car park
- » Bar-s
- » Dining room
- » Game room
- » Conference room
- » Reception area
- » Restaurant -s
Restaurant
- » Half board
- » Lunch à la carte
- » Bed and breakfast
- » Dinner à la carte
Activities
- » Billiards / Snooker
Interest points
- » Borba: 4.8km
- » Dukes of Cadaval Palace: 61.4km
- » Redondo: 21km
- » Juromenha: 21km
- » Alandroal : 11.6km
Distances (in meters)
- » Bar / Pub / William's: 200m
- » Sea / Figueirinha: 169km
- » Lake / Alqueva Dam: 70km
- » Town centre / Praça da República: 500m
- » Shopping facilities / Badajoz: 40km
- » Beach / Figueirinha: 169km
- » Restaurants / Praça da República: 500m
- » Next big city / Estremoz: 19km
- » Train station / Évora: 66km
- » Bus station / Praça da República: 500m
- » Golf course / Badajoz: 40km
- » FAO Airport - Faro Airport: 259km
- » LIS Airport - Lisboa Airport: 186km