10/10 Excellent
Gerald
9 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is managed from the Palacio Das Especiarias, a more unpscale hotel, just around the corner. In contrast, Casinha Das Flores offered a slightly less elegant though presumably more traditional ambiance, especially in the kitchen, where each morning, below the ceiling which was decorated with bouquets of dried flowers, we found a delicious offering of pastries, fruits and juices. In addition to the kitchen we also had access to a large sitting room and a smaller den.
Our room was on the third floor which meant climbing three flights of stairs. However, as you explore this delightful neighborhood you do a fair share of climbing. I should note that we chose a room with a balcony offering a view of the river. This was absolutely beautiful and quite pleasant in the morning or evening. However, as it overlooks the street it can be noisy late at night when folks are making their way home from bars and restaurants, and again in the morning when the workers and vehicles get going. So, there's a trade off. Next time we will try a room overlooking the courtyard, whiich should be a little quieter.
The hotel's connection with the Palacio Das Especiarias offered us the opportunity to attend the Fado dinner. The meal was very good and the performers, singer Carla Piri and two accompanying guitarists whose names I didn't catch, offered a wonderful show that served as a perfect introduction to Fado.
Lastly, the staff at the desk and working the dinner were excellent!
Gerald
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
