Lawrences Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (447 reviews)
Rua Consigliéri Pedroso, 38-40 , Sintra , pt

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location / close to Sintra center
Friendly, gracious staff (many positive mentions)
Lovely grounds and outdoor dining space
Spa services praised
Some guests found rooms beautiful and peaceful
Cons:
Intermittent lack of hot water / plumbing issues
Reception and front-desk service failures reported
Room wear and small/badly maintained bathrooms (chipping, stains, broken toilet seat)
Food/breakfast quality inconsistent; some reports of cold/poor food
Housekeeping lapse (entered without knocking, towels not replaced)

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Mixed reports: one serious housekeeping lapse (staff entered without knocking, towels not changed) and other guests report satisfactory cleanliness.
Service
9.8
Generally praised — many reviews call staff gracious and friendly and the reception director made a conciliatory gesture; however there are notable complaints about reception responsiveness and isolated poor service incidents.
Location
10
Consistently highlighted as excellent — very good location close to Sintra center and lovely setting for walking/hiking.
Room Quality
7.8
Several mentions of small, dated bathrooms, worn fixtures, chipped bathtub, broken toilet seat and tepid water; some guests still found rooms peaceful and attractive.
Amenities
9.8
Spa and outdoor dining spaces are praised and seen as standouts; some functional issues noted (hot water/plumbing, shaver-only plug), but overall amenities receive strong positive mentions.
Value for Money
8
Mixed — a number of guests felt the price did not match the experience (one guest explicitly called it poor value), while others enjoyed meals and the setting and found the stay worthwhile.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Divided: several guests reported poor or cold breakfast and low-quality coffee, while others had very good meals; overall food sentiment trends slightly negative-to-mixed.
Overall Experience
9.6
Overall impression leans positive: lovely grounds, friendly staff in many cases and memorable setting; but recurring operational issues (hot water, reception, some room wear) tempered some stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 00:24

Property Description

Charming Country-Style Accommodation:
Lawrence's Hotel offers a unique country-style experience with a library and an elegant restaurant featuring French windows. The renovated manor provides a historic charm with rooms furnished in antique furniture.

Old-World Elegance:
Each room at Lawrence's Hotel is adorned with old-world decor, including decorative headboards and eiderdowns. Guests can relax in air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV and plush armchairs. The private bathrooms are equipped with bathtubs for a luxurious stay.

Delightful Dining Experience:
Indulge in a culinary journey at the on-site restaurant, serving international and regional dishes such as seafood, homemade bread, and cake. Unwind at the bar with a selection of speciality wines and aperitifs, open until late for your enjoyment.

Experience the charm and elegance of Lawrence's Hotel - Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories.

Important information:

When booking half board, note that drinks are not included.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LIS

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 447 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 9.8
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 9.8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 9.6
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mauricio • solo_traveller • ar
9
Pros:

Muy buena ubicación

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • pt
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Michał • solo_traveller • pl
3
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Springer • couple • us
9
Lovely stay in a beautiful hotel!
Pros:

Room, overall atmosphere, staff

Cons:

The only issue we had was getting transportation to arrive due to the location, but we figured it out!

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • us
10
Excellent hotel with great staff that made our stay fantastic!
Pros:

Great breakfast and very nice outdoor space for eating and drinks. Spa services are WELL worth the money!

Cons:

The room was a bit small

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Henry • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

It's a very lovely hotel.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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fika • solo_traveller • ch
9
Cons:

Anfahrt ist eher etwas kompliziert

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Bruna Raisa • couple • br
1
Pessimo, não vale um real do investimento
Pros:

Camareira entrou no quarto sem bater na porta com nós sem roupa e pediu para nos retirarmos para ela limpar! Limpou de qualquer maneira, não trocou toalhas e nem colocou amenities

Cons:

Serviço

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Alberto • family_with_children • es
1
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Aija • couple • fi
7
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Karen • extended_group • us
9
Would love to come back and stay longer
Pros:

Room was beautiful and peaceful. The grounds surrounding the hotel are lovely. We also had three wonderful meals. The staff is very gracious and friendly. The only negative I might have is a lack of really hot water. Wished we had stayed a few more days.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Hobby_Traveler • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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DeborahH878 • Family
6
Quaint, historic hotel in Sintra - would research other hotels in the area.
Pros:

This is a very quaint historic hotel extremely close to the center of Sintra. However, being historic you will find the bathrooms smaller than usual with not the most modern plumbing (you will not be taking hot showers). The restaurant food is just okay as we had better food in town. However the staff is lovely and make your stay enjoyable. Our expectation is we could find nicer in the same vicinity.

2026-05-17 • via Tripadvisor
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Ruth • couple • es
9
Pros:

Ubicación, singularidad, amabilidad servicio

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • us
7
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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abkelly2015 • Friends getaway • Tenafly, New Jersey
10
Wonderful respite at the end of a hiking trip
Pros:

Lovely hotel, well
Located with great front desk
Staff

2026-05-01 • via Tripadvisor
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Tina • couple • gb
2
Very disappointed.Will not return or recommend.
Pros:

Well located

Cons:

No hot water during stay.Toilet didnt flush.Food poor/cold but good service in restaurant.Terrible service elsewhere in hotel (reception)

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • us
10
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Paulo • couple • pt
9
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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guy • solo_traveller • fr
6
Extrêmement décevant.
Pros:

Cet établissement est bien situé, un peu à l'écart et ne manque pas de charme...

Cons:

MAIS rien n'est à la hauteur de ce qu'on peut espérer dans un établissement qui se veut haut de gamme: service , état de la chambre, et surtout le petit-déjeuner.
A souligner l'intelligence du directeur de réception qui a admis notre déception et qui a fait un geste commercial très apprécié.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee