... direct-dial phones, voicemails, air conditioning, Internet connections, and minibars. In the hotel's onsite heath and beauty centre, guests can take relaxing or invigorating massages, steamy Turkish baths and saunas, vigorous workouts in the fully-equipped gym, and swim in the indoor pool. There is also a beauty parlor offering cosmetic and therapeutic treatments and a hair salon. Set among the expansive Renaissance gardens, the swimming pool is surrounded by sun terraces and has a poolside bar. Guests can choose to feast on traditional Portuguese dishes amid views of the garden, or sample delicate Oriental specialties in the stylish, chrome and black Japanese restaurant. For those playing a round on the 18 and nine hole golf courses, lunch under the exposed beams of the clubhouse may be a convenient option. Children are well catered for with their own, separate pool, special activity program and a babysitting service. Practical amenities include free onsite parking and round the clock front desk and room service. Business facilities include meeting and conference rooms with full audio-visual equipment, computer rental and a translation service. Guests will find themselves three kilometres from the town of Sintra, eight kilometres from Estoril, and 11 kilometres from the town of Cascais. Lisbon International Airport (LIS) is 30 kilometers from the hotel.

Room Types:

Deluxe Golf View Room:   One king bed or two twin beds. Ritz Carlton feather beds. Premium Portuguese cotton linens and down pillows. Private balcony. Golf course view. 462 square feet. Contemporary decor with warm orange and brown colors. Satellite TV. High-speed Internet access (surcharge) and telephone with voice mail. Minibar. In-room safe. Marble bathroom with double sinks, separate tub and shower. Premium toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, scale, hair dryer, and makeup mirror. Twice-daily maid service.

Club Level Room:   One king bed or two twin beds. Ritz Carlton feather beds. Premium Portuguese cotton linens and down pillows. Private balcony. View of golf course or city and surrounding forest. Fourth Floor. 462 square feet. Contemporary decor with warm orange and brown colors. Satellite TV. High-speed Internet access (surcharge) and telephone with voice mail. Minibar. In-room safe. Marble bathroom with double sinks, separate tub and shower. Premium toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, scale, hair dryer, and makeup mirror. Twice-daily maid service. Access to Club lounge on fourth floor with five daily food and beverage presentations. Personalized concierge service. Personal check-in and check-out.

Deluxe Forest View Room:   One king bed or two twin beds. Ritz Carlton feather beds. Premium Portuguese cotton linens and down pillows. Private balcony. View of golf course or city and surrounding forest. 462 square feet. Contemporary decor with warm orange and brown colors. Satellite TV. High-speed Internet access (surcharge) and telephone with voice mail. Minibar. In-room safe. Marble bathroom with double sinks, separate tub and shower. Premium toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, scale, hair dryer, and makeup mirror. Twice-daily maid service.

Junior Garden View Suite:   One king bed or two twin beds. Ritz Carlton feather beds. Premium Portuguese cotton linens and down pillows. Terrace with golf or pool view. 500 square feet. Split level with separate dining area. Contemporary decor with warm orange and brown colors. Satellite TV. High-speed Internet access (surcharge) and telephone with voice mail. Minibar. In-room safe. Marble bathroom with double sinks, separate tub and shower. Premium toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, scale, hair dryer, and makeup mirror. Twice-daily maid service.

Driving Directions: A taxi from the airport to the hotel costs approximately 50 EUR. Driving directions from Lisbon airport: Take the A5 highway in the direction of Cascais. Exit at Alcabideche/Sintra, and head towards Penha Longha. Take the second exit off the roundabout, and the hotel is 800 metres ahead.

Room Amenities:

• Cable/satellite TV • Direct-dial phone • Premium bedding • Extra towels/bedding • Bottled water in room (complim • Cribs (infant beds) available • Iron/ironing board (on request • Electronic/magnetic keys • Designer toiletries • Rollaway beds • Smoking rooms • Makeup mirror • Window opens • Hypo-allergenic bedding availa • Child care (in room, surcharge • Welcome amenities 

- Sintra - 3 kilometres (2 miles) | - Estoril - 8 kilometres (5 miles)| - Cascais - 11 kilometres (7 miles)| - Mosteiro Dos Jeronimos - 29 kilometres (18 miles)| - Lisbon city centre - 30 kilometres (19 miles)| <P>Driving directions: From Lisbon Airport. take the A5 highway in the direction of Cascais. Exit at Alcabideche/Sintra, and head towards Penha Longa. Take the second exit off the roundabout, and the hotel is 800 meters ahead.</P> <P>The town of Sintra is quite compact, so guests can walk to many attractions. Tram cars also run Between Ribeira de Sintra and Praia das Maçãs. Alternatively, guests can take horse and carriage rides around town. </P>