Lawrence's Hotel

A romantic historical hotel perched over a wild ravine with views out through the forest to the coast, and the magical sounds of a waterfall deep in the woods. Lovely rooms and terraces, beautiful breakfast/ dining room on the ravine edge and delightful staff

Lovely hotel. Pretty flowers. Large place. So peaceful. Beautiful Christmas tree. Good music. Friendly and very informative staff. Shiny lights. Yellow lamps. super lovely drinks Awesome views. Delicious food
Loved having lunch at Lauren's hotel!
10/10

What a charming, cozy stay we had in the Bella Vista room here. Check-in was smooth, and they offered a complimentary white port upon arrival. Our room was quaint, clean, and comfortable. The pillows are great! The restaurant is great, and so is the service there. It was exciting to stay in such an old hotel and I’d recommend it to friends and family.

The hotel receptionist, Amanda Prosperar, was amazingly helpful and knowledgeable. She helped me arrange for dinner at the restaurant and lit a fire in a sitting room to wait for dinner. It was cozy and I appreciated her providing me the historical content for this small, beautifully furnished old hotel - open since 1764! Dinner was good although the service by the restaurant staff needs improvement (bread was requested but not brought - my lemon tea was just it up lemon in hot water with no tea at all - no one ever checked on me after dinner was brought). For the cost of the meal, I was disappointed in the service. But for Amanda’s pleasant demeanor and sincere apology for my dinner experience, I would have rated the dinner much lower. It is sad, really, because the hotel itself is so special! Thank you, Amanda, for making my experience better.

We loved the charming and relaxing atmosphere of this historical hotel. The location is excellent within a few minutes’ walk to the centre of Sintra. The staff, especially in the restaurant, were very helpful and courteous. Our room was very comfortable with a small terrace overlooking wonderful mature trees, giving a very relaxing feel. It was a bonus to have this outdoor space where we could sit out on a sunny day. The size of the room, however, was not as expected as it was quite a bit smaller than the description on the website, and was rather dark. Insulation wasn’t that good, and the noise from the room above was noticeable. The bathroom would benefit from an update. Apart from all this, our stay was very pleasant and we would go back to this hotel on our next visits.

Close to main village. Excellent breakfast!

The staying at hotel was really good, very peaceful place in an very nice historic building. Overall very happy and would recommend it.

All it was amazing! The location, hotel accommodations, restaurant, and especially the staff were fabulous! We loved every day we were in Sintra!

Amazing service and greetings on the hotel. Always ready to support and serve your needs and answer questions. Helped out with travel arrangements to local castle free of charge.

We needed a last minute booking and were fortunate enough to find this beautiful hotel! A 5 star experience!!!

Cool hotel, right in the centre of Sintra. Really easy access to Sintra, and a parking space!
Can you free the poor fish from the tiny bowl that it is in

Very nice hotel. Very nice shower and bath tub.

The property is incredible and the location can't be beat. Rooms were clean and filled with charm. This was our second stay. The change we noticed was the hotel desk staff sat all day and were not helpful at all. They actually watched us struggling with our bags and never moved or offered assistance. Upon check-in the same thing happened, we had to ask if they could help us with our bags.

A highlight of our two week visit to Portugal were the nights we spent in the wonderful and very welcoming Lawrence's Hotel. Located between the restaurants of Sintra's pleasant historic center and the grand mansions and palaces Sintra is known for, Lawrence's Hotel was an excellence base from which to explore the area... if you can make it away from the comforts this hotel offers! Lawrence's claims to be the oldest hotel anywhere in Portugal or Spain, dating back to the 1750s. In its tranquil setting in sublime Sintra, it has rightly been host to figures such as Lord Byron (where he began writing Childe Harold's Pilgrimage) and Eça de Queiroz. The cozy hominess of its rooms and public spaces are perfect for curling-up with a book and a nice glass of port. The creaky wood floors, tiles, and antique furniture are enough to make one feel at home in another era... but updated where essential! The fixtures in our suite's bathroom, and the water pressure, were ample, and there were many outlets to charge those devices that, hopefully amidst the scenery of Sintra, at which you will scarcely care to glance. Just as special as the comforts of the hotel are its people: rarely have we ever been made to feel so welcome! From Amanda's enthusiastic greeting at the front desk, to the volunteered assistance up the stairs with our bags by the staff from the kitchen, to the delightful breakfast buffet serving the freshest fruit and some of the best pastries in Portugal (if that's possible), and a packed breakfast for our all-to-early departure, our only regret was that we could not stay longer. A visit to Lawrence's is best for those without a car: they can arrange transportation, and a car is hardly needed to see the sights around town. Parking is available (in a 500-year-old historic building no less, when the free street parking is taken), but as with any driving in the historic center of town, streets are steep and narrow, and maneuvering can be a bit tricky, plus a pass is necessary to drive on the hotel's street (which must be obtained before arrival, so ask). We look forward to our next chance to stay with them!

Fabulous hotel!

Comfortable and smart guest lounges and restaurant. Really disappointing room and bathroom. Needs decorating and attention to comfort and detail. Noisy air con.

Historic hotel was established in 1764!

Hôtel charmant et historique avec un cachet indéniable. Très bien situé au centre de la ville.

Great location. Charming room

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