Hoteles con aguas termales en Santa Maria de Belém

Despite the decor feeling a little outdated – lots of late 90s/early naughties, black and chrome fittings - we nevertheless found the hotel to be incredibly slick, comforting and welcoming. Our views over the marina were beautiful, the rooms were enormous, the beds comfortable, and the linens excellent. They also have great toiletries and a fabulous cleaning staff. Breakfast here is also an absolute treat. Looking out over the marina is peaceful and calm, whilst the food on offer is delicious and varied. The bar area is also beautiful with spectacular views. As for the spa, we enjoyed a dip every morning and found the facilities to be luxurious and relaxing. Certain areas could do with a little more upkeep, namely beside the cold pool - where a poor cockroach lay dead for our entire stay! But overall, the place is a treat. As for the rooftop pool and bar, we initially thought it was overcrowded and a little chaotic. But after discovering that we had arrived on a public holiday, it soon became clear that during the mornings and late afternoons, it was a peaceful idyll. For anyone complaining about the temperature of the pool, I’d recommend using it at the end of the day, when it’s had plenty of time to warm up! The staff at the hotel are excellent, although very young across-the-board, and a little bit characterless perhaps because of this, they are without doubt incredibly professional and courteous. In fact, the only drawback to the hotel is the gym facilities. Housed in a tiny room beside the sauna, they are hot, stuffy and very poorly equipped. A creaky treadmill, very low weights and little else. If, like me, you are a gym fiend, then you can sign up for a weeklong pass at the nearby Joaquim Chaves gym. Which is a five minute run from the hotel. Location wise, I’m still undecided about the hotel. The plusses far outweigh the minuses, as there are multiple walking and cycling routes, fabulous views and access to wonderful museums. However, I still can’t quite get my head around being so close to what is essentially an eight lane highway. Which one has to cross any time one wants to access a shop or nearby restaurant. That said, Uber trips into Lisbon, cost a little at €6 at a time. So you really can’t beat having what is essentially a Waterside retreat, so close to such a vibrant city.