Completely awesome service at the front desk with Mariana. Very nice breakfast buffet included with the room. The selection was great, something for everyone and all very much restaurant quality (*not* the typical Marriott "breakfast included" fare) Pasteis de Nata had very good flavor and texture. The other pastries were fresh and abundant. The bacon was done in a way to be sort of addictive, very thin and not fatty but still tender. The coffee machines made just about any style coffee you might prefer short of a "flat white"; The cappuccino and cafe latte were smooth and not bitter. The restaurant service was exceptional, the staff charming and helpful. ( I feel terrible I can't remember her name... but the young lady with the piercing on the bridge of her nose was wonderful) The hotel restaurant (breakfast) ambiance was quite nice with the interior decor and pool view with the sun coming in through the floor to ceiling windows in the morning. The open kitchen with the view of the chef and staff is a nice touch. As a Marriott Bonvoy gold member, I was provided with a complementary room upgrade to a pool view room. Really appreciate that! The room was nice although the bathroom was very snug. We couldn't figure out the air conditioning and the room was a bit hot and humid. Fortunately it was the right time of year to leave the windows open so we left the sliding glass doors open to the patio (second floor) and pool below. It was nice and quiet, so it worked out. There is only a water pot in the room, no coffee maker. That was a first for Marriott for me, not having a coffee maker in the room. Instead they provided instant coffee packets. There was a mini-bar with-drinks (not complementary, pay at checkout, haven't seen that in a while!). There was no fridge and no microwave; things I've come to expect at Marriott. We stayed only two nights so no big issue. The room had a little wear and tear showing but nothing terrible, most people wouldn't notice. The bathroom could use a little extra cleaning in the corners and in the grout. (Spray Clorox bathroom cleaner knocks that right out) The walk down to the beach and restaurants was fine for all but possibly small children. We didn't need a car; it would have been a hassle. Uber / Bolt was available for any serious transport. If using the public bus system in Portugal, you may need to take an Uber from the drop off from Lisbon. If you have a car, parking is complementary. A win either way. We Uber'd to Sintra to our next place for 51€, not horrible. Over all, we would stay again in a heartbeat, our first pick for Sesimbra. read more