Vila Gale Ericeira

This is an exceptional hotel -- for its history, its location, and for the high quality of its rooms, facilities, maintenance, and staff. The views from the hotel are stunning, in different ways at different times of the day. Our fifth floor view was especially beautiful. Though located right on the edge of the ocean, the hotel is within walking distance of several useful and charming locations and services. We used a nearby beauty salon, small lunch counters, bank with indoor ATM, ice cream stand (first-rate, Italian-style gelados). We did several walks alongside historic beach front, in a small park with children's swings and slides, and on small old-town streets. Nearby is a charming old European style square bustling with families and children and elderly persons. A wonderful feeling. The food at the hotel was terrific. It was buffet style, both breakfast (included) and dinner (paid for separately). There was an immense choice of food items for both meals, well prepared and elaborately laid out. The staff was first-rate, especially those assisting at meals and the front-desk staff, who were readily available and efficient in meeting our particular needs. The staff cleaning the rooms were also wonderful, helpful, attentive, and thorough in making every day pleasant and comfortable, and keeping the room clean and well-stocked with fresh towels and other bathroom items.

George