Checked in July 4th for 6 days. The room was good sized, but I missed a microwave and coffee pot. We got a kettle for the week and had tea....not the same. The room was cleaned every day and the balcony was enjoyed overlooking a park ( the peacocks were quite loud). We did not get much help from the staff. I asked if there was a place for arranging tours, making reservations, etc. and was told no. Food at restaurant was awful. We did not get breakfast with the room so bought pastries to eat the next day and kept them in the refrigerator.
We had some luck at the airport at the information booth, a car service to Cascais for 45 euros. It was Presidencial Tours www.presidencial-tours.com or presidencialtours@gmail.com. They came at 5AM, helped us find British Airways area, and were very reliable.
I recommend going to Sintra on bus 403. Saw 2 palaces and a castle and it was beautiful. Bring a coat as it was quite cold. Hint: the bus station is under the mall, get a 12 euro ticket for the day, and enjoy. Lisbon is about 30 minutes by train away. We went in 1day to see the Castel and went to Belem as well.
Walk to Estoril to see the casino. It was the basis for the James Bond Casino Royale, and the Food and view of the fountain at the Chinese Restaurant in the casino were outstanding as was the 35 minute walk along the coast. read more