# of nights: 5
Room (booked): King Deluxe #636
Room (upgrade): denied due to high occupancy on first night, unwilling to upgrade post-check-in
Room (rate): avg ~€200/night (low season)
Check-in (early): room was not ready until 3pm (std check-in)
Location: 69 TA walk score (car highly recommended if you want to explore)
Self Parking / Valet Parking: free
Welcome amenity: water, desserts, chocolates, champagne
In-room water: plenty (2, daily replenish) + turndown service
Check-out (late): 3pm offered during check-in (Gold)
Departing Amenity: Campos Santos Doce de Figo (Fig Jam)
View: SW corner
Balcony: huge, very comfy, lounge chairs/sofa/tables
Bed: King (super comfy) + rollaway
Shower (water pressure): 3/5 (rainfall) + wand
Tub: no bath salts
Bathroom Products: Byredo Mojave Ghost (5/5)
Wi-Fi (speedtest): ~10 down, ~10 up
Minibar: cleared to use as fridge
Pillow Menu (10 total, tried*): cervical, doreiller*, sensil, segura, fishies, experience soft, alba, fil, butterfly*, anatomic*
Gold Benefits:
* Breakfast (buffet) for 2 (+1)
* Access to Conrad Spa Thermal Circuit (18+)
* 1 Tea Ceremony OR a Signature Cocktail (The Cucumber-Mint Martini) complimentary per stay - at Lago Lounge Bar for two People (Tea Ceremony available between 2pm and 5:30pm - please book in advance)
* Complimentary Water & Turndown Special Amenity
* Premium Internet complimentary all around Hotel & Digital Newspapers & Magazines
Quinta shopping mall literally across the street (very convenient!) - supermarket (Pingo Doce), restaurants, retail, etc.
During low season (Nov-Mar), tax fee: 1€ per person, per night, applies to guests aged 16+, for up to 5 nights.
The revenue generated from this new tax will be invested in improving infrastructure, equipment, and services, promoting the sustainability of tourism in the municipality.
There are some noticeable differences between Conrad Algarve and other Conrads I've visited (Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Singapore, etc.), all of which have fantastic, over the top breakfast buffets, lovely exec lounges, wonderful spa facilities, and (daily) afternoon tea offerings. I believe the main difference boils down to resort hotel vs city hotel, bc resort hotels typically don't have an exec lounge, although some do for VIPs (if your room is located in the VIP corridor, tower, etc.)
Overall, an excellent stay! Conrad Algarve opened in Sept 2012 and apparently was the first Conrad to open in Europe. After 12+ years, it appears most of the property is still very well maintained, and most (but def not all) staff were very friendly. BIG SHOUT OUT to Miguel & Jose for being super helpful in and around the lobby/front desk, and of course the lovely Claudia & Mafalda at Luoro breakfast every morning + Loro Lounge Tea Experience! Muito obrigado for the super relaxing stay! Until we meet again! =D read more