The hotel, opened in september 2009, offers a full range of services and modern and spacious facilities. it features a spa, jacuzzi, sauna, solarium, pool, summer terrace and the adega dos frades restaurant. meals are also served at the "real" private room. both feature traditional portuguese cuisine with a contemporary flair. for meetings and conferences, guests have eight different rooms with capacities ranging from 12 to 260 pax.