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Checking In…Thomar Boutique Hotel, Tomar (Portugal)

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This stylish 4-star hotel is located in the center of town on a quiet street just 5 minutes from the main square. The traditional building was converted into an urban style boutique hotel in August 2018. The contemporary interior design of the hotel reflects the local Knights Templar heritage and pays tribute to the iconic ages that shaped the town. The rooms on each floor are styled in themes relating to the Roman Era, Templar Era, Discoveries Era and Industrial Era, giving the hotel a unique and modern vibe.

  • Address: Rua de Sta. Iría, 14
  • 5 minute walk from the Praça da República (main square), Church of São João Baptista, Synagogue (built in 1430)
  • Visit the Convent of Christ (UNESCO World Heritage Site) founded by the Knights Templar, surrounded by the walls of the 12th castle
  • 10 minute walk to the 12 th C. Church of Santa Maria do Olival (burial place of Knights Templar and Knights of the Order of Christ)
  • 15 minute walk to the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Conceição
  • 5 minute drive to the Aqueduct of Pegões
  • 30 minute drive to Almourol Castle, 12th C. Knights Templar castle in the middle of the River Tagus
  • Train Station: 5 minutes by taxi (1.7 km)
  • Airport: 1 hour 20 minutes by car (131 km – Lisbon)

All rooms with private bath, air conditioning, direct dial telephone, WiFi, hair dryer, magnifying mirror, flat panel TV, Nespresso machine, minibar, kettle, room safe

  • 1 Elevator
  • Restaurant (breakfast only)
  • Rooftop Bar
  • Reception (24 hours)
  • Laundry Service
  • Parking (complimentary public parking lot adjacent to hotel)
  • 24 guest rooms (4 floors)
  • Standard: Room with a Queen or Twin beds, located on all floors (Roman, Templar, Discoveries and Industrial eras); approx. 19 m2 (2 guest maximum)
  • Premium: Room with a King bed and a balcony with town or river views, located on the Templar, Discoveries and Industrial era floors; approx. 21 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Superior Suite: Spacious suite with a Templar-inspired design with a King bed, sitting area separated by a partition with a sofabed (full size), and balcony with views of the river and castle; approx. 35 m2 – only 1 of this type (4 guest maximum)
  • Duplex Suite: Split level suite with a Roman-inspired design with a living room with sofabed (full size) and bathroom on the lower floor and bedroom with King bed on the upper floor; approx. 40 m2 – only 4 of this type (4 guest maximum)
  • Hotel offers a Handicap room

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Checking In…Hotel dos Templarios, Tomar (Portugal)

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This classic 4-star hotel is located in the heart of Tomar, a historic town that is rich in Knights Templar history. Ideally situated on the on the bank of the Nabão River and surrounded by lush gardens, the hotel’s location provides a perfect base from which to explore this charming and picturesque town.

  • Address: Largo Cândido dos Reis 1
  • Short walk (8 minutes) from the Praça da República (main square), Church of São João Baptista, Synagogue (built in 1430)
  • Visit the Convent of Christ (UNESCO World Heritage Site) founded by the Knights Templar, surrounded by the walls of the 12th castle
  • 12 minute walk to the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Conceição
  • 20 minute walk to the 12 th C. Church of Santa Maria do Olival (burial place of Knights Templar and Knights of the Order of Christ)
  • 6 minute drive to the Aqueduct of Pegões
  • 30 minute drive to Almourol Castle, 12th C. Knights Templar castle in the middle of the River Tagus
  • Train Station: 5 minutes by taxi (1.3 km)
  • Airport: 1 hour 20 minutes by car (131 km – Lisbon)

All rooms with private bath, air conditioning, direct dial telephone, WiFi, hair dryer, flat panel TV, minibar, room safe

  • 4 Elevators
  • Room Service (until 1:00am)
  • Dos Templarios Restaurant
  • Grão Mestre Restaurant
  • Lobby Bar
  • Swimming Pools (outdoor & indoor heated)
  • Fitness Center
  • Spa
  • Tennis Court
  • Children’s Playground
  • Reception (24 hours)
  • Laundry Service
  • Parking onsite (complimentary)
  • 176 guest rooms (5 floors)
  • Standard: Room with a Queen or Twin beds and balcony with views of the river or castle; approx. 30 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Superior: Room with a Queen or Twin beds and balcony with views of the city or river; approx. 40 m2 (4 guest maximum; 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children)
  • Junior Suite: Spacious suite with a living room, separate bedroom with a Queen bed and balcony with views of the city; approx. 45 m2 (4 guest maximum; 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children)
  • Duplex Suite: Split level suite with a spacious living room and bedroom on another level with a Queen bed and balcony with views of the city; approx. 75 m2 (4 guest maximum; 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children)
  • Presidential Suite: Large split level suite with spacious living room, bathroom, kitchenette and terrace on one floor, and a bedroom on another level with a Queen bed and balcony with views of the city; approx. 140 m2 – only 1 of this type (4 guest maximum; 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children)
  • Children are defined as under 13 years old
  • Hotel offers a Handicap room (Standard category)

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Checking In…Pestana Plaza Mayor, Madrid (Spain)

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This elegant 4-star hotel enjoys the unique distinction of being the first hotel to be located on the Plaza Mayor in the very heart of Old Madrid. The hotel spans two historic buildings, the 17th C. Casa de la Carnicería and an old fire station. The careful restoration pays tribute to the original architecture and the interior highlights the work of the old craftsman, carpenters, weavers, potters and blacksmiths from the period. Guests enter the hotel through the main entrance on the Calle Imperial, and can access the Plaza Mayor via the building’s 17th century staircase. The Royal Palace, Opera House, Gran Vía and Puerta del Sol are all just minutes away.

The guest rooms are designed in an elegant and contemporary style, and about a third of the rooms face the Plaza Mayor. The hotel features an outdoor pool located at the top of the building with magnificent views of the historic rooftops in the oldest part of Madrid, along with a spa, an indoor pool and a fitness center.

  • Address: Calle Imperial, 8
  • Overlooks the Plaza Mayor in the heart of Old Madrid
  • 5-10 minute walk to the Royal Palace, Opera House, Gran Vía, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Santa Ana, Monasterio de las Descalzas
  • 15-20 minute walk to the Prado Museum, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Queen Sofia Art Center, Retiro Park
  • 15 minutes by taxi to the Sorolla Museum, Lázaro Galdiano Museum
  • Metro Station: Opera – 5 minute walk
  • Train Station: Atocha station – 10 minutes by taxi (4 km)
  • Airport: 30-45 minutes by taxi (24 km)

All rooms with private bath, air conditioning, individual temperature control, WiFi (complimentary), hair dryer, magnifying mirror, Castelbel amenities, flat panel TV, USB port, minibar, Nespresso machine, room safe

  • 4 Elevators
  • Room Service (24 hours)
  • Cafe de la Plaza (on the Plaza Mayor)
  • RIB Restaurant
  • Cocktail Bar by RIB
  • Meeting Facilities to 80 ~ Audiovisual equipment
  • Outdoor Pool (rooftop ~ seasonal)
  • Spa with Indoor Pool
  • Fitness Center
  • Reception (24 hours)
  • Laundry & Dry Cleaning Service
  • Parking nearby (at public garage, extra charge)
  • 90 guest rooms (6 floors)
  • Deluxe: Room with a Queen bed with city or courtyard views; approx. 15 m2 (2 guest maximum)
  • Family Room: Room with a Queen/King bed with city or courtyard views and room for an extra bed; approx. 15 m2 (3 guest maximum; 2 adults + 1 child)
  • Executive: Larger room with a Queen/King or Twin beds with city or courtyard view; approx. 19 m2 (2 guest maximum)
  • Executive Plaza Mayor: Spacious room with a Queen/King or Twin beds with Plaza Mayor view;  approx. 25 m2 (2 guest maximum)
  • Junior Suite: Spacious room located on the 4th floor with a King or Twin beds and a sitting area, 1 with Plaza Mayor view and 2 with city view; approx. 26 m2 – only 3 available (3 guest maximum)
  • Royal Executive: Large suite with a bedroom with a King or Twin beds and separate living room, 2 with Plaza Mayor view and 2 with courtyard view; approx. 34 m2 – only 4 available (4 guest maximum; 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children)
  • Suite: Special suite located on the 4th floor with a bedroom with a King bed, separate living room with a sofabed, and superb views of the Plaza Mayor; approx. 49 m2 – only 1 available (4 guest maximum; 3 adults (on request) or 2 adults + 2 children
  • Children are defined as under 13 years old
  • Hotel offers Connecting rooms (Family + Executive and Executive Plaza Mayor + Executive Plaza Mayor), Handicap rooms (2 Executive rooms)

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