Noble House Essence Évora - by Unlock Hotels, a genuine example of a noble Alentejo manor house, traces its origins back to the 15th century. Its foundations rest upon the city’s first wall, the “Cerca Velha.” With a rich and diverse history, it served as the Manor House of the Counts of Lousã, then a school, and has operated as Évora's oldest hotel unit since the 1920s. The property recently underwent a full refurbishment led by award-winning Architect Fernando Coelho, combining history and Alentejo tradition with a modern concept. The hotel evokes its memories through original features like the Roman wall, tiles, vaulted ceilings, and a bar that has preserved its original chimney. Centrally located in the historic heart of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the hotel is an ideal base for exploring the city and the wider Alentejo region. It is just steps or a 2-minute walk from Évora Cathedral and the University of Évora, and approximately 0.2 km from the Roman Temple (Temple of Diana), Largo da Porta de Moura, and Casa Cordovil. Giraldo Square is about 0.4 km away, and the Bones Chapel is around 400 meters. The A6 motorway, offering access to Lisbon in 1.5 hours, is approximately 14 km away, while white-washed villages like Évoramonte, Arraiolos, and Montemor-o-Novo (within 30 km) are a short drive. The 4-storey city hotel features 24 air-conditioned guestrooms, including Classic and Prestige room types, some offering views of the Alentejo plains. All rooms are equipped with complimentary WiFi, a flat-screen TV, safe (some free), minibar (some for a fee), phone, and individually adjustable heating. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Baby cots are available for free, and towels are changed daily. Classic rooms range from 15 to 23 m². Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast each morning, featuring regional products, served in the vaulted breakfast room or on the terrace. The hotel also offers a snack bar/deli and a bar serving cocktails and regional wines. Amenities include a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese), concierge services, a lift, and onsite parking (for a fee). Room service is available during limited hours (for a fee), along with dry cleaning, laundry, and ironing services (for a fee). Room cleaning is complimentary. The hotel provides barrier-free access and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. For leisure, guests can find tennis facilities approximately 4 km away, watersports activities around 60 km away, and a golf course about 112 km from the hotel. The hotel accepts Visa and Euro/MasterCard.
