Hotel Dona Sofia

Excellent location. Very clean and comfortable. Bed was ok despite plastic mattress cover which made us too hot. No tea tray in room but this was provided at a cost of €5 per day reducing in price after two days. Walking distance to most sites. Breakfast room was very bright and inviting with tablecloths and linen napkins. Small continental breakfast choices. Most staff friendly and helpful although the old lady on reception often had to call for Beatrice to assist with simple tasks.

Another review of this hotel said if you want 5 star then pay for it. This hotel is incredibly good value. It's basic, but clean, good size rooms, the beds are very comfy with a choice of cushion. But the best thing about the hotel is the location. It's right by the Cathedral and a very short walk from all the main sights, restaurants and areas you would want to visit. There is free parking available which is rare in this small city and we were lucky enough to get one of the 5 spots. But there is lots of parking available around nearby which is not too expensive and this hotel has deal with the cat park in the liberty shopping centre for 10E for 24 hours, where you can go in and out s much as you want (go to the car park desk when you arrive to get it set up). The breakfast is good, shame there is no kettle on the room. The staff are so friendly and helpful and despite this not being a luxurious hotel and it is a bit dated, I couldn't recommend it highly enough for a short stay.