Pousada Convento Evora

Located in the heart of Évora, steps from the Roman Temple and the Évora Cathedral, the Pousada Convento de Evora - Historic Hotel is a striking pousada set in the former 15th-century S. Joao Evangelista Monastery, constructed over the ruins of a Moorish castle. This luxury hotel offers unique rooms, formerly the chambers of monks, featuring superior wood furnishings and private bathrooms with bathtubs, showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Rooms also include complimentary wireless internet access, minibars, LCD televisions with satellite programming, phones, safes, and desks. Guests can dine on traditional regional dishes in the restaurant or in the arched corridors of the cloisters, and enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The hotel features an outdoor pool, terrace, garden, and banquet hall. Additional amenities include complimentary wired internet access, concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee. The hotel is within walking distance of the city's famous aqueduct, the Museum of Evora, and the Roman Temple of Diana. The pousada offers expert information on sightseeing and wine tasting in the region. Self-parking is available onsite (subject to charges).