Lawrence's Hotel has country-style rooms and suites featuring a library and an elegant restaurant with French windows. In a renovated countryside manor, it offers rooms with antique furniture. All rooms feature an old-world décor which include decorative headboards and duck-down comforters.
Each one is air-conditioned and has satellite TV and plush armchairs in the lounge area. Each private bathroom has a bathtub. Guests can enjoy international and regional dishes including seafood, homemade bread and cake in the on-site restaurant.
The bar is open until late and serves specialty wines and aperitifs. Lawrence's Hotel is less than a 5 minute drive from Sintra Train Station. Palácio Nacional de Sintra is just a 5 minute walk away.
License Number(s): 1654.
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8.5/10
V. good
214 Reviews
A place filled with history! everything was impeccable
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Good to know
Check-in
from 15:00
Check-out
until 15:00
Pets Policy
Pets are not allowed
Getting around
Rooms Types
Room Details
Single Room
1 Twin bed
17m²
Type: Single
Internet facilities
Shower
Bathtub
Safe
Pay-per-view channels
Telephone
Fax
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Iron
Shared bathroom
Sitting area
DVD player
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Kitchen
Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Sauna
Toaster
Game console - PS2
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Additional bathroom
Terrace
Books, DVDs or music for children
Baby safety gates
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Rooftop pool
Infinity Pool
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Body soap
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Fire extinguisher
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Carbon monoxide sources
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free spa access
Free gym access
Access to private pool
Select dates to see prices
Single Room
1 Twin bed
17m²
Has window
Type: Single
Room all facilities
Internet facilities
Shower
Bathtub
Safe
Pay-per-view channels
Telephone
Fax
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Iron
Shared bathroom
Sitting area
DVD player
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Kitchen
Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Sauna
Toaster
Game console - PS2
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Additional bathroom
Terrace
Books, DVDs or music for children
Baby safety gates
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Rooftop pool
Infinity Pool
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Body soap
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Fire extinguisher
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Carbon monoxide sources
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free spa access
Free gym access
Access to private pool
Room Description:
This bright room features wooden floors and a seating area with satellite TV. Some rooms have a wooden 4-poster bed.
Room Details
Double Room
1 Queen bed
20m²
Type: Double
Internet facilities
Shower
Bathtub
Safe
Pay-per-view channels
Telephone
Fax
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Shared bathroom
Sitting area
DVD player
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Kitchen
Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Sauna
Toaster
Game console - PS2
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Additional bathroom
Terrace
Books, DVDs or music for children
Baby safety gates
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Rooftop pool
Infinity Pool
Heated pool
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Game console - Wii U
Game console - PS4
Childrens' cribs
Toothbrush
Conditioner
Body soap
Shower cap
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Fire extinguisher
Privacy curtain
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Carbon monoxide sources
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free spa access
Free gym access
Access to private pool
Select dates to see prices
Double Room
1 Queen bed
20m²
Has window
Type: Double
Room all facilities
Internet facilities
Shower
Bathtub
Safe
Pay-per-view channels
Telephone
Fax
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Shared bathroom
Sitting area
DVD player
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Kitchen
Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Sauna
Toaster
Game console - PS2
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Additional bathroom
Terrace
Books, DVDs or music for children
Baby safety gates
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Rooftop pool
Infinity Pool
Heated pool
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Game console - Wii U
Game console - PS4
Childrens' cribs
Toothbrush
Conditioner
Body soap
Shower cap
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Fire extinguisher
Privacy curtain
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Carbon monoxide sources
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free spa access
Free gym access
Access to private pool
Room Description:
This bright room features wooden floors and a seating area with satellite TV. Some rooms have a wooden 4-poster bed.
Room Details
Romantic Offer - Double Room
1 Queen bed
23m²
Type: Double
Internet facilities
Shower
Bathtub
Safe
Pay-per-view channels
Telephone
Fax
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Spa tub
Shared bathroom
Sitting area
DVD player
Microwave
Private Bathroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Satellite channels
Kitchen
Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Sauna
Toaster
Game console - PS2
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Additional bathroom
Terrace
Books, DVDs or music for children
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Infinity Pool
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Body soap
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Fire extinguisher
Privacy curtain
Window
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Carbon monoxide sources
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free spa access
Free gym access
Access to private pool
Select dates to see prices
Romantic Offer - Double Room
1 Queen bed
23m²
Has window
Type: Double
Room all facilities
Internet facilities
Shower
Bathtub
Safe
Pay-per-view channels
Telephone
Fax
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Spa tub
Shared bathroom
Sitting area
DVD player
Microwave
Private Bathroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Satellite channels
Kitchen
Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Sauna
Toaster
Game console - PS2
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Additional bathroom
Terrace
Books, DVDs or music for children
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Infinity Pool
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Body soap
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Fire extinguisher
Privacy curtain
Window
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Carbon monoxide sources
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free spa access
Free gym access
Access to private pool
Room Description:
Includes:
- Breakfast;
- Late check-out according to availability;
- 1 bottle of sparkling wine in the room, upon arrival.
Room Details
Suite
1 Queen bed
50m²
Type: Suite
Internet facilities
Shower
Bathtub
Safe
Pay-per-view channels
Telephone
Fax
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Iron
Suit press
Spa tub
Radio
Shared bathroom
Sitting area
Free toiletries
DVD player
Microwave
Private Bathroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Satellite channels
Kitchen
Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Sauna
Dryer
Toaster
Bidet
Game console - Xbox 360
Game console - PS2
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Additional bathroom
Terrace
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Books, DVDs or music for children
Toilet with grab rails
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Infinity Pool
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Body soap
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Fire extinguisher
Privacy curtain
Window
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Carbon monoxide sources
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free spa access
Free gym access
Access to private pool
Select dates to see prices
Suite
1 Queen bed
50m²
Has window
Type: Suite
Room all facilities
Internet facilities
Shower
Bathtub
Safe
Pay-per-view channels
Telephone
Fax
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Iron
Suit press
Spa tub
Radio
Shared bathroom
Sitting area
Free toiletries
DVD player
Microwave
Private Bathroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Satellite channels
Kitchen
Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Sauna
Dryer
Toaster
Bidet
Game console - Xbox 360
Game console - PS2
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Additional bathroom
Terrace
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Books, DVDs or music for children
Toilet with grab rails
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Infinity Pool
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Body soap
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Fire extinguisher
Privacy curtain
Window
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Carbon monoxide sources
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free spa access
Free gym access
Access to private pool
Room Description:
This spacious, air-conditioned suite features views of Sintra. There is a seating area with satellite TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries.
Guest Score and Reviews
8.5/10
V. good
214 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.2
Facilities
8.0
Location
8.9
Service
8.3
Sabina
Couple
10.0
A place filled with history! everything was impeccable
a bit hard to find shuttle, near a one way road
August 2022
Stephen
Couple
9.0
age and history, step back 250 years. but you have to accept a few things are wonky
but you have to accept that a few things are
are wonky
no room service offered on late arrival
safe (2) neither worked
booking said 4 poster bed couldn’t find it
August 2022
Services & Facilities
Most popular facilities
Coffee shop
24-Hour Front Desk
Free Wi-Fi
Room service available
Room Service
Air Conditioning
Family Rooms
Hot tub/Whirlpool
More Amenities
Accessibility
Facilities For Disabled Guests Available
Audible Alarm
Activities & Things to do
Game Room
Live Entertainment
Board Games/puzzles
Food & Drinks
Bar
Restaurant(s)
Coffee Shop
Food Delivery
Restaurant (special Diets Available)
Snack Bar
Themed Dinner Nights
Takeout Dining Services Available
Wine/champagne
Fruits
Happy Hour
General
24-Hour Front Desk
Elevator
Non-smoking Property
Key Access
Non-Smoking Rooms Available
Sanitation Procedures
Staff Follow All Safety Protocols As Directed By Local Authorities
Free Face Masks
Contactless Check-in/out
Daily Disinfection
Physical/social Distancing Guidelines
Protective Screen Or Physical Barriers In Appropriate Areas
Linens, Towels And Laundry Washed In Accordance With Local Authority Guidelines
Hand Sanitizer In Guest Accommodation And Key Areas
All Plates, Cutlery, Glasses And Other Tableware Have Been Sanitized
Professional Cleaning Services
Kid Friendly
Babysitting/Child Services
Kid-friendly Dining
Media & Technology
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor Recreation
Hiking
Bike Tours
Room Amenities
Room Service Available
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Air Conditioning
Heating
Smoke Alarms
Fire Extinguishers
Balcony/Terrace
Emergency Cord In Bathroom
Outdoor Furniture
Family Rooms
Security
CCTV Security In Common Areas
24-hour Security
Services and Conveniences
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Daily Housekeeping
Cashless Payment Available
Grocery Delivery
Concierge Services
Invoices
Spa Services
Laundry Services
Tour Services
Swimming & Soaking
Hot Tub/Whirlpool
Transportation
Parking Available (charges May Apply)
Shuttle Service (charges May Apply)
Off-Site Parking
Airport Shuttle (charges May Apply)
Car Rental Available
Health Services
First Aid Kit Available
Access To Health Care Professionals
Business facilities
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Fax/photocopying
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Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in:after 15:00
Check-out:before 12:00
Front Desk Hours: 24/7
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 20 per day.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
Children up to and including 11 years old stay for € 25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
People 12 years old and over stay for € 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
Check-in begins at 15:00 and check-out can be done until 12:00.
Interesting place to explore in close proximity to the Hotel are Quinta da Regaleira, Moors Castle Castelo dos Mouros, Palacio Nacional de Sintra, National Palace of Pena Palacio Nacional da Pena, Toy Museum Museu do Brinquedo, Congress and Cultural Center Olga Cadaval Sintra, Penha Longa, Cultural Center Olga Cadaval, Museum of Modern Art Museu de Arte Moderna, American International School of Lisbon and others.
Yes, hotel offers Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Fax/photocopying.
Staff Follow All Safety Protocols As Directed By Local Authorities
Free Face Masks
Contactless Check-in/out
Daily Disinfection
Physical/social Distancing Guidelines
Protective Screen Or Physical Barriers In Appropriate Areas
Linens, Towels And Laundry Washed In Accordance With Local Authority Guidelines
Hand Sanitizer In Guest Accommodation And Key Areas
All Plates, Cutlery, Glasses And Other Tableware Have Been Sanitized
Professional Cleaning Services
Kid Friendly
Babysitting/Child Services
Kid-friendly Dining
Media & Technology
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor Recreation
Hiking
Bike Tours
Room Amenities
Room Service Available
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Air Conditioning
Heating
Smoke Alarms
Fire Extinguishers
Balcony/Terrace
Emergency Cord In Bathroom
Outdoor Furniture
Family Rooms
Security
CCTV Security In Common Areas
24-hour Security
Services and Conveniences
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Daily Housekeeping
Cashless Payment Available
Grocery Delivery
Concierge Services
Invoices
Spa Services
Laundry Services
Tour Services
Swimming & Soaking
Hot Tub/Whirlpool
Transportation
Parking Available (charges May Apply)
Shuttle Service (charges May Apply)
Off-Site Parking
Airport Shuttle (charges May Apply)
Car Rental Available
Health Services
First Aid Kit Available
Access To Health Care Professionals
Business facilities
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Fax/photocopying
All Guest Score and Reviews
8.5/10
V. good
214 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.2
Facilities
8.0
Location
8.9
Service
8.3
Sabina
Couple
10.0
A place filled with history! everything was impeccable
a bit hard to find shuttle, near a one way road
August 2022
Stephen
Couple
9.0
age and history, step back 250 years. but you have to accept a few things are wonky
but you have to accept that a few things are
are wonky
no room service offered on late arrival
safe (2) neither worked
booking said 4 poster bed couldn’t find it
August 2022
Alexandra
Couple
10.0
Beautiful and unique hotel in a fabulous location. Minutes walk from the center of Sintra yet very quiet and relaxing. Love the balcony overlooking amazing garden with spectacular trees. Very nice and helpful staff, really good breakfast. Can't wait to go back!!!
August 2022
Mark
Couple
10.0
Staff was very friendly; enjoyed meeting Vasco!
Rooms a bit humid
September 2022
Beverley
Couple
10.0
A lovely old, historic hotel very close to the centre of Sintra. We were fortunate to be upgraded to the Jane Lawrence room with a balcony and a lovely view. The four poster bed was very comfortable, we appreciated the complimentary water and fridge. Everywhere was clean. All of the staff were lovely, so friendly and helpful. I had a very enjoyable back massage from Martha.
Nothing!
September 2022
Frank
Solo Traveler
10.0
Room was excellent.
Breakfast could have more choices
September 2022
VERONICA
Couple
10.0
Beautiful hotel, great staff, location, most comfortable beds.
Nothing
October 2022
Nan
Group Traveler
10.0
Breakfast generous and tasty, with lots of fresh fruit. Staff friendly and helpful. Rooms beautiful and clean. Excellent location near center of town.
October 2022
Jeff
Couple
7.0
this is a fantastic hotel in a perfect location in sintra - the facilities and rooms are terrific
there is no parking at the hotel- there is no parking in sintra - spent over an hour to try and find a place to park - plan ahead if you are coming by car
November 2022
Isabel
Couple
7.0
The View to the garden, the location. The library and reading room were well decorated and charming. The breakfast was really good. The staff was great.
Some parts of the decor of the room were bit old but not in a good way. The Accustics of the room was poor so we could hear people talking in the other room really well, up until midnight. Also could hear people walking in the hallways a bit too well.
November 2022
Sara
Couple
7.0
decoration and style. everything was clean
Things are old. and I understand it’s an old hotel and that is the style but I mean as in some things are old and and noisy and broken. Also I paid more for a room with a bath tub and it wasn’t working. they should have made me a discount…
November 2022
jones
Family with young children
9.0
This hotel was truly wonderful. It has an air of sophistication layered in antique beautiful touches like wooden dressers, night stands. It meets a great balance between luxury and rustic beauty. The staff were incredibly kind and genuinely nice people who enjoy their jobs.
December 2022
Reiskoppel
Couple
10.0
Outstanding service of the staff. Clean and proper rooms, with a bath .
Suites and some rooms have magnificent views .
Friendly staff , all very helpful.
Diner is a must! High quality and the Gents who did the service in the restaurant are truly stars in service and etiquette. High standard, formal and friendly.
Leg of lamb super tender, and the desserts .... O.m.g.. never had a cake ? and pie like that..
And breakfast.. do it! Youll feel like a time traveler with damast napkins, fruits, cakes, scrambled eggs , pie, toast.. and so on and on..
10+ on all points.
January 2023
Gene E.
Couple
10.0
Historic charm and kind staff.
Nothing really.
January 2023
Neal
Couple
10.0
location and people
shower was a bit slippery and not a fan of showerhead
February 2023
Stuart
Couple
9.0
We were upgraded to the Lord Byron suite which had a spacious, charming sitting room with a balcony and great views. The location at one end of the main street in the old, upper village was a perfect place from which to walk to the Quinta da Regaleira and for the wooded trail hike up past the Castelo da Mours and on to Pena Palace. The breakfast buffet offerings the day of our stay were limited however we had options off an a la carte menu which were very well prepared and nicely served.
March 2023
James
Couple
7.0
clean and quiet and attentive friendly staff and a comfortable bed .
bathroom dated with grouting requiring a makeover . no bath towels or slippers which in a suite should be standard. a Wooden stirrer and no teaspoons and a mere 2 teabags in the room tea/ coffee compendium again was on the sparse side !
April 2023
unknown
Group Traveler
10.0
Very charming place with history.
Bathroom needs little updating.
May 2023
Sean
Couple
10.0
The staff, lots of them and helpful with charm
Room balcony great
Might quibble about dated room decor but it was also the charm
May 2023
Kathleen
Couple
8.0
Beautiful room, good breakfast buffet.
No comfortable seating in room. No screens on windows, so, mosquitoes!
May 2023
Alejandro
Couple
10.0
Everything. One of the most beautiful and unique Hotels we ever stayed with the nicest staff possible. Location was priceless.
That we could not stay longer!
June 2023
Julie
Family with young children
10.0
Beautiful surroundings, walkable into Sintra Centre. Staff was very accommodating and so friendly. Helped us park car and found restaurants and tour guides. Lovely hotel.
June 2023
Hannah
Couple
9.0
upgraded to suite , superb excellent breakfast.
July 2023
Hannamari
Couple
9.0
Central location, beautifully restored old building, friendly staff, excellent breakfast
August 2023
Gavin
Couple
9.0
It’s a beautiful location, amazing views across the valley and not far from the centre but far enough so that it’s not too busy. The hotel is also the oldest in the Iberian peninsula so lots of history (Lord Byron stayed there)
Nothing comes to mind
August 2023
Hayden
Couple
9.0
Great location, nice staff, good breakfast, lots of history in the building and beautiful views.
With the property being so old, it doesn’t feel as clean as some other hotels. However, I still thought the room was well taken care of while maintaining its rustic charm. At one point, the bathroom smelled a little funny.
August 2023
Steven
Couple
9.0
Location is good being very central, walk to main square and many sites. Comfortable, large room, great breakfast. Staff are excellent!!
Limited parking and now you cannot drive a private car in the old town or to Peña Palace. Parking is impossible in the main town area. Even if you can drive it’s incredibly hard and nerve racking. This is a Sintra problem, not the hotel. Streets are narrow, winding and busy with traffic.
September 2023
Victoria
Couple
10.0
Quaint peaceful and full of charm . We were upgraded to a suite .Very helpful staff
Nothing
October 2023
Wilson
Couple
9.0
location, the charm, the cozy sitting areas, very helpful and pleasant staff
a bit noisy, faucet leaked, toilet didn’t work properly (had to fix it to flush it)
November 2023
Mcgowan
Couple
10.0
We thought the breakfast good. We enjoyed the extensive selection. We found the staff most helpful.
Some stree noise in the morning.i.e.Tourist groups.
November 2023
Ora
Couple
10.0
Location is excellent. Sintra is a small village surrounded by streams and woods. You can walk to restaurants and shopping areas from this hotel, which is situated by the forest. Staff if fabulous.
November 2023
Lynne
Family with young children
10.0
Location, style, staff, passion, comfort
Difficulty to find parking
December 2023
Susan
Group Traveler
10.0
Breakfast was wonderful and cooked to order along with a huge buffet. The staff was fantastic and served us port by the fire in the afternoon. The Lawrences was perfectly located as well.
nothing no complaints at all
April 2024
Glendenning
Couple
9.0
Beautiful and romantic hotel in a fantastic area with a lot of history. Restaurant is great, well serviced and with delicious homemade and well priced food. Provided breakfast was scrumptious and included a lot of local produce.
Balcony was same level as road 40M away with nothing blocking or interrupting line of sight, so pedestrians could see you easily.
Hotel Staff could have been more responsive to requests and room decor and utilities could be considered a little basic but considering location the is what you would expect.
May 2024
Scott
Couple
5.0
Location
Room was spacious
Room was very tired. Bathroom smelled all the time. Cleaners did not refill coffee
Or bath amenities. Breakfast was below average.
June 2024
Jonathan
Couple
7.0
Historic building, good location, good breakfast, some lovely public rooms ie the lounges.
Ours was supposed to be a superior room but it was very small. The coffee maker didn’t work and we think our allowance of two complimentary tea bags was very stingy for a 5* hotel that charges £250 per night. The bathrooms was not only fashioned (which is ok) but very shabby with chipped tiles, a stained bathtub and a toilet seat that wouldn’t stay up.
July 2024
Takeshi
Family with young children
9.0
Excellent location close to the Sintra National Palace, and very helpful staff. The hotel has a parking garage. Historical feel in keeping with the town’s atmosphere.
This is not the hotel’s fault, but tricky to access by car as the navigation system gets confused with the one way streets of Sintra.
July 2024
Holly
Couple
10.0
Beautiful hotel centrally located to walk to all sites and eat in town. Breakfast was delicious too. The staff at front desk and in dinning room were superb!
Sintra was colder than we thought. The hills reduce the temperature by 10 degrees. Another comforter on bed would be nice for chilly nights.
August 2024
Hanna
Solo Traveler
10.0
Amazing location, awesome place for staying where you can feel as you live in 19th or 18th century.
August 2024
Shauna
Couple
10.0
Location! The staff also was amazing and super friendly. It was nice to sleep with the window open as well!
September 2024
David
Couple
8.0
Location. View from room.
Cleanliness. Room dusty, no wash cloths in bathroom. No Kleenex tissues. Directions to hotel were not provided which caused serious stress and confusion. This spoiled our SINTRA experience.
September 2024
Davida
Couple
9.0
Location. Beds very comfy!
Bathroom had some broken sockets and towel rail and needs updating.
September 2024
Carmen
Family with young children
9.0
The staff were impeccable, the hotel has a lot of charm and ideal location. Our balcony overlooked massive greenery, which was lovely, a babbling brook and a couple of owls could be heard in the background. We also had a great evening meal at the restaurant, again the staff was very friendly and professional.
Nothing comes to mind.
October 2024
Sandy
Couple
8.0
It is in walking distance to historical Sintra shops, restaurants, the bus stop to see the castles. The staff was very helpful finding parking.
Driving in Sintra is VERY difficult with narrow roads. There is a barrier to the road this hotel is located on. It took a few dropped calls and a very stressful loop to finally get a code to allow access onto this road. Get the code before you get there.
October 2024
Virginia
Solo Traveler
8.0
The staff was great and maid service was exceptional. Breakfast I included in my payment and it was excellent. Even though this was not the room I wanted it turned out for the best because it was quieter at the back side of the hotel. The location is excellent. I would go back but I would make sure that I had a little bit nicer room.
I really had hoped to have a nicer room. I booked it quite a few months ago and had hoped for a view over the village. My room had a view to the trees no village lights and no canopy bed it was a a little small I thought for what I paid. The pictures are a little misleading about the room size, beds and view.
October 2024
Helen
Couple
8.0
Great location, central to everything in Sintra. Our room was delightful, but it was the end of October and heating would have made it perfect. We wished we could have stayed longer and intend to go back.
The room was too cold and we couldn't get the thermostat to increase.
October 2024
stacey
Couple
7.0
A charming hotel with a long history and an excellent location in Sintra.
Two twin beds not made into one, just pushed together. Small basic bathroom.
December 2024
Chandra
Couple
10.0
The historic building and furnishings were beautiful and inviting. The staff were very attentive and friendly. They were also able to provide information about the town and area that is not easily found because most of the staff live nearby but also have been working for the hotel for decades. The room was magical, with a balcony overlooking the ravine and at least 2 castles. The experience was surreal.
I didn’t like the fact that we could not stay forever at this beautiful hotel.
December 2024
Samir
Couple
9.0
Great staff, and fabulous location - walking distance to Sintra (historic old town) and all the sights we wanted to see. Old colonial style hotel with many antique pieces (furniture/artwork/etc).
Its a very old hotel so some parts could do with a little modernization, but overall - a good experience.
December 2024
Michael
Couple
8.0
It is a historic, iconic hotel; the oldest established hotel on the Iberian Peninsula. It was restored in the 1990s but retains a lot of its 18th century character and quirkiness. We stayed in January and it was quiet with just a few guests. The staff were helpful and accommodating and the spa treatments we had were good value. Parking in Sintra is now highly restricted in the old town accessed by locals and hotel residents using a QR code / camera system which is a little hit and miss. Lawrence's has 3 free spaces just outside the hotel plus a payable garage close by. We were put in the Lord Byron Suite which was a nice touch. The public areas are tastefully decorated with many traditional features. To be clear, it's not a modern luxury hotel. It's a piece of history.
Nothing. We would stay again.
January 2025
Caroline
Group Traveler
7.0
Fascinating old property with lovely dining room
Room furniture / bathroom updates would be nice. Or at least some carpets in rooms
March 2025
Claire
Couple
8.0
Staff were excellent .
Old fashioned comfortable hotel.
Cooked breakfast same every day and kept in warmers that weren’t always on!
March 2025
Joanne
Couple
10.0
Staff, excellent!
March 2025
Sharon
Couple
8.0
Great location but it is an older hotel that has been modernised so as long as you accept this you will enjoy your stay.
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Car parking a big bonus.
April 2025
Sheryl
Family with young children
9.0
If you love staying somewhere with history, character and real charm, this hotel will suit you. If you prefer modern resorts with shiny new bathrooms, don't pick Lawrences Hotel. We booked a suite as we needed working/desk space and were given the Lord Byron Suite, it is an absolutely beautiful bedroom, separate lounge area, french doors and balcony with a view over the garden/woods and town at the other end, photos are added. Large clean bathroom with everything you need, lovely comfortable bed and crisp linen. An easy 5 minute walk to the main centre of Sintra with plenty of restaurants (further to the railway station end). While we were there, some paths (e.g. from the Pena Palace to the Moorish Castle) were closed or inaccessible due to storm damage so check carefully with the tourist office that this has all been resolved. We found the public bus up the hill really convenient and reasonable, and if you are fit for doing up and down hills, the walking is fantastic.
The hotel restaurant hours were limited, so we ended up eating out, which was fine as there are plenty of restaurants nearby. Damp weather meant that we did get mosquitoes in the room and insect spray was hard to come by in Sintra, so this would be a great addition to the rooms.
April 2025
Deborah
Couple
8.0
The location was central to the main square and handy for walking to all the castles and palaces.
We had a lovely collection with 4 poster bed and small balcony. The hotel’s sitting areas are cozy.
The desk staff were not especially knowledgeable or helpful for recommendations or guidance about visiting sights.
May 2025
Sanda
Couple
6.0
The location was great!
I appreciate that the hotel aims to preserve its historic character and old-style charm, however, there’s a difference between maintaining history and simply letting things age without care.
Unfortunately, the property felt more neglected than nostalgic. There’s no harm in refreshing the space while still keeping its heritage intact. Instead, it felt tired and worn, which took away from the overall experience.
For the price, I expected much better upkeep, it’s a 5 star hotel and one of the most expensive in that area. A bit of maintenance and thoughtful updates wouldn’t take away from the character — it would actually enhance it.
… and the lack of proper hospitality. The staff seemed untrained and disinterested. The man at reception didn’t even offer to help with my 25kg luggage, despite the fact that I had to carry it down a few stairs. It was a small but telling moment that summed up the lack of attention to guests and there were numerous moments like this throughout our stay.
As it stands, it just didn’t feel worth the money.
June 2025
Andrew
Couple
3.0
Hotel has tons of history and is a lovely property in a great location.
Hotel was understaffed, with front desk staff who couldn't think of a restaurant to recommend besides the hotel's own (which was closed). They didn't have our reservation, which we had pre-booked, and made us wait while they figured it out. The breakfast started at 7:30 am -- when we came down at 8 am, nobody was there. They explained that there weren't a lot of people staying at the hotel so they had only one person cooking and serving. The hotel staff also didn't tell us that the town is closed to cars on Saturdays so we couldn't get a cab to the airport.
July 2025
tiredTravellers
Couple
10.0
Located between the restaurants of Sintra's pleasant historic center and the grand mansions and palaces Sintra is known for, Lawrence's Hotel was an excellence base from which to explore the area... if you can make it away from the comforts this hotel offers! Lawrence's claims to be the oldest hotel anywhere in Portugal or Spain, dating back to the 1750s. In its tranquil setting in sublime Sintra, it has rightly been host to figures such as Lord Byron (where he began writing Childe Harold's Pilgrimage) and Eça de Queiroz. The cozy hominess of its rooms and public spaces are perfect for curling-up with a book and a nice glass of port. The creaky wood floors, tiles, and antique furniture are enough to make one feel at home in another era... but updated where essential! The fixtures in our suite's bathroom, and the water pressure, were ample, and there were many outlets to charge those devices that, hopefully amidst the scenery of Sintra, at which you will scarcely care to glance. Just as special as the comforts of the hotel are its people: rarely have we ever been made to feel so welcome! From Amanda's enthusiastic greeting at the front desk, to the volunteered assistance up the stairs with our bags by the staff from the kitchen, to the delightful breakfast buffet serving the freshest fruit and some of the best pastries in Portugal (if that's possible), and a packed breakfast for our all-to-early departure, our only regret was that we could not stay longer.
A visit to Lawrence's is best for those without a car: they can arrange transportation, and a car is hardly needed to see the sights around town. Parking is available (in a 500-year-old historic building no less, when the free street parking is taken), but as with any driving in the historic center of town, streets are steep and narrow, and maneuvering can be a bit tricky, plus a pass is necessary to drive on the hotel's street (which must be obtained before arrival, so ask). We look forward to our next chance to stay with them!
July 2025
Barbara
Couple
10.0
Loved the history and location. Service was excellent. Amanda made our stay special.
Nothing
September 2025
André
Couple
8.0
The Suite had a very old cute vibe, with little corners and windows over a garden. The bathroom was very spacious. The breakfast was good, the restaurant shared the view of the room. Parking access seems a bit weird, but after turns and twists in those narrow Sintra streets, you arrive just under the hotel. The location is perfect to stay near all of the city historical center has to offer.
September 2025
Brian
Couple
9.0
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. They made my trip to Sintra.
It was difficult to get cars close to be able to see the Palaces, especially with the road that did not allow Ubers to drive through.
September 2025
Wendy
Couple
10.0
Wonderful place and the staff elevates it even more. Amanda is fantastic! Thanks for guiding me to a good port.
October 2025
Yonatan
Couple
7.0
Feels like a beautiful museum inside and nice views outside. Comfortable bed and good breakfast. Located on the edge of town closer to the palaces and also easy to get to restaurants.
Requires maintenance: bathroom faucet is leaking, there is a bit of mold on the windows. Room could be cleaner: curtains were dusty and so was the balcony.
Finally, it seems like the renovation that has been done in the bathroom, e.g. the showerhead, used the cheapest available fixtures with no regard to the character of the hotel.
With the high price we expected things to be in better shape.
October 2025
MARIE
Couple
10.0
The staff was very kind, the room was comfortable with a cute little balcony with views of the trees. This is in a great location for walking around the old town to explore shops and and restaurants. We grabbed a taxi to Pena Palace and ending up walking back into Sintra after we visited the Moorish Castle. It was a nice walk through the forested area and we enjoyed the quiet and peace. The breakfast had so many options and was very welcomed before our day of exploring.
This is not the fault of Lawrences Hotel, more of a cautionary tale - we arrived in Sintra after renting a car at the Lisbon airport after a very long travel day. Driving a rental car in a new country is always a bit of a shock but Sintra (and Lisbon) were on another level. The hotel did have a parking spot, but we should have asked for directions to the spot before arriving, as there was no where to park or pull off to check-in to your room. I jumped out of the car to get that information and check in but my husband had to continue driving. Sintra's road is long one-way loop and it took my husband 45 minutes to return to where I was, waiting to help direct him to the parking spot. I think it's safe to say that if we had to do it again, we'd probably travel by bus or some other means to get in and out of Sintra. It's extremely popular, for good reason, but traffic & pedestrians was overwhelming in early October - I couldn't imagine what it's like to drive there in the high season. Again, this is not the fault of the hotel - it's awesome they have parking available.
November 2025
Jennifer
Group Traveler
10.0
Quaint and cozy. Loved the fireplace and sitting rooms.
Limited parking, but we were lucky enough to get a spot
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