Avenida Marginal 8023, Estoril, Portugal | (888) 273-7116
Next to the train station and five minutes on foot to the beach
Stylish rooms with flat-screen TVs and ocean views
Trendy outdoor pool with sea views and pool bar
Restaurant and lounge with Portuguese and seafood cuisine
Spa with indoor pool, massages, and beauty treatments
Fitness center with up-to-date cardio and weight machines
One fully-equipped meeting room holds up to 60 people
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Self-parking on-site (for a fee)
No direct access to the ocean from hotel
Reports of bothersome noise due to thin walls
Train line goes between pool and beach
Charge for daily parking
Located on the oceanfront (though with no direct beach access) and right next to the train station, InterContinental Estoril is a couple-friendly, four-pearl hotel with lovely interiors. The 59 suites and guest rooms are quite spacious and come with flat-screen TVs, balconies with ocean views, and free minibars. Unfortunately, some guests note thin walls and bothersome noise. There’s an array of amenities like an outdoor pool, spa with beauty treatments and massages, fitness center, restaurant, hot and cold breakfast, and a hip bar. As an alternative, Palacio Estoril Hotel, Golf and Spa has a bit more of a family-friendly vibe and is a good alternative for those who want to play a round of golf.
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Scene
Hotel with an elegant decor and picturesque ocean views that opened in 2015
InterContinental Estoril occupies a modern glass and steel building that opened in 2015. Inside, there’s a trendy atmosphere and a decor that’s elegant and stylish with a mostly blue and tan color scheme. The lobby is spacious with glossy tan floors, blue contemporary furniture, and ceilings with fluorescent lighting and curved lines covered in dangling circular shapes. The restaurant has a similar look with dark wooden floors, cream or gray seating, blue accents, and ceilings with woven ship rope or hanging fish cutout chandeliers. The hotel draws mostly couples looking for an upscale stay and phenomenal ocean views from rooms and public spaces.
Location
Oceanfront hotel that's five minutes from the beach and surrounded by restaurants and bars
The Intercontinental has a prime address right on the oceanfront of Estoril. However, with that said, the hotel is separated from the beach and water by the train tracks so it’s about a five-minute walk to a beach. Surrounding the hotel are a handful of restaurants and bars, while Casino Estoril is a 14-minute walk away. It takes 24 minutes on foot to reach the city center of Cascais. For travelers who want to take the one-hour train to Lisbon, the train station is just outside the hotel’s door. It’s a 20-minute drive to the Lisbon Portela Airport.
Rooms
Contemporary rooms with flat-screen TVs, free minibars, and balconies with ocean views
Rooms at the InterContinental Estoril are spacious and contemporary with a simple decor and a predominantly gray color scheme. The plush white beds are accented by shiny gray pillows, a navy headboard, charcoal and purple striped bed runner, and light blue pillows. Rooms are stocked with decent amenities like sitting areas, flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, free minibars, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and balconies with ocean views. Bathrooms are clean and upscale with rainfall showers and suites come with whirlpool tubs. Free toiletries, shaving and dental kits, and hairdryers are available. Bothersome noise has been reported by some, though surprisingly it doesn’t come from the daily electric train (which is fairly quiet). Rather, guests are annoyed by thin walls and noises from neighbors. Evening turndown service is a nice touch.
Features
Outdoor pool, spa, gym, breakfast buffet, restaurant, lobby lounge, public computers, and free parking
Facilities at the InterContinental Estoril center around ocean views. There’s the trendy outdoor pool surrounded by grassy areas and loungers on decks. It looks out over the ocean, a view that's only marred when a quiet electric train passes by. The spa has an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, beauty treatments, massages, and a hair stylist. The hotel’s gym is well-equipped with modern weight and cardio equipment. Travelers can enjoy a hot and cold breakfast buffet daily in the breakfast room or on the outdoor patio. It can be included in rates as half-board or breakfast only. The Atlantico Bar & Restaurant offers Portuguese and seafood cuisine for lunch and dinner with sea views to match. There’s also the lobby lounge that has snacks and drinks throughout the day. Business features are limited with a public computer and one meeting room that holds up to 60 people. Wi-Fi is free and parking on-site incurs a daily charge.
