Very interesting, impressive old structure, but the rooms are small and in need of some serious maintenance and updating. Lack of good signage makes it difficult to find, as opposed to most other Pousadas and Paradores that we recently visited. Of the three pousadas and three paradores (in Spain) that we just stayed at, this was the poorest, and led... More

This hotel is just like advertised. Historical with charm. Very quiet and secluded from the hustle and bustle. The decor is retro to the periods of kings and queens and does help us wonder what it was like to be in this once-castle back in the medieval times. More

We spend a couple of days here with my parents. The hotel is inside a medieval castle with a big marble tower on top of a hill, overlooking Estremoz - you can't get any closer to feeling like a knight. The hotel is part of the state-run Pousadas de Portugal. The place seems understaffed, the receptionist is as well the... More

The Rainha Santa Isabel was a wonderful place to stay for a few days during a recent trip to Portugal. Even though the Pousada was fully booked, it seemed like we were the only ones in the place. Our room, which overlooked the adorable courtyard and castle tower, was large with two charming canopy beds. We had a fridge to... More

to live in grandeur even for one night. The furnishings are majestic,the rooms are large and clean, bathrooms a little dated but views overlooking Estremoz spectacular. If only a little more cash could be injected into this Pousada and a little more PR into what one can do in the surrounding areas (visit a vineyard, Catherine de Braganza's palace and... More

Having proposed to my wife over 20 years ago in the square just outside the hotel (stunning views over the surrounding countryside), and had a few drinks there over the years it has taken us a while to actually stay here. We were not disappointed. For us it was lovely. The main point is the amazing building and location. A... More

This hotel is in a beautiful location and reeks old world charm. We stayed in a suite that had a very large bedroom with a great view and a full-sized living room with windows out on to a courtyard. The room had a beautiful and comfortable bed. It ws a bit dark in the bedroom but we didn't really stay... More

We had a great two-bedroom suite, with antiques, painted ceilings, carved wood beds, complementary champagne and tapas. The town is small and intriguing. A night here, another night in nearby Evora was a perfect sequence. This is Portugal. Can't imagine staying anywhere else. Decent pool, helpful staff, perfect location at top of village. Ate at a nearby restored prison called... More

This is certainly a unique place to stay, especially because of the history and the grandness of the palace. I agree with other comments as far as the furnishings being somewhat shabby. There are some lovely authentic antiques in the public areas and in the massive hallways. Do not stay here if you want a luxurious hotel. Our room was... More