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Category:	Hotels in Coimbra
Hotel Name:	Quinta Das Lagrimas
Description:	The Hotel Quinta das Lagrimas is a traditional 18th century country house set in 12 hectares of gardens, one kilometre from the centre of Coimbra. The 54 guestrooms, laid out over two floors, are decorated in traditional Portuguese style with antique furniture and wooden floors. All have climate control, satellite television, direct dial phones, complimentary wireless Internet access, minibars, and complimentary newspapers. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, makeup mirrors, slippers and bathrobes. The hotel's gardens, which include an outdoor pool, boast a wide collection of trees from around the world and the palace itself has hosted such famous guests as the Duke of Wellington and several members of the Portuguese royal family. The hotel's Bamboo Garden Spa offers an indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath, jetted tub, fitness equipment, massage and aromatherapy, or there is a library where guests can relax with a good book. Guests with laptops can connect to wireless Internet access throughout the hotel, while other practical amenities include a 24 hour front desk with concierge services, four conference and meeting rooms with audio visual equipment, currency exchange, a dry cleaning service, room service and free secure parking for those arriving by car. The golf academy, led by PGA professionals, features a nine hole pitch and putt course, a driving range, an indoor training room and a clubhouse. The hotel's Arcadas da Capela Restaurant features dishes prepared with fruit, vegetables and herbs grown organically in the hotel grounds and a wine list with vintage wines. It is open for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, or guests can try the Aqua Latin Food Restaurant, offering a fusion of Mediterranean and world cuisine. The Convent of Santa Clara, with its splendid Gothic architecture, is 300 metres from the hotel and the National Museum of Machado de Castro, featuring religious art is four kilometres away. Porto Airport is 100 kilometres away, an approximate driving time of 45 minutes.
Address:	Rua Antonio Augusto Goncalves
City:	COIMBRA
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Link added:	Nov 30, 1999

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