Monaco Hotel - Faro, Faro

Advantages: close to airport and inexpensive
Disadvantages: some aircraft noise

...The Monaco is situated in the Montenegro district of Faro only a stones throw from the airport. It is an ideal location if you have an early morning flight and would like a nights sleep before traveling. The hotel runs a regular shuttle to the airport for no extra charge and it is possible when checking in to arrange your own personal time if the timetable does not suit. The hotel is very comfortable and not very expensive. All rooms are pleasantly furnished and ensuite with tv and telephone plus mini bar and many have balconies. The outdoor pool is situated in pleasant gardens and enjoys sun most of the day. There is also an indoor pool and health spa open to residents. The dining room was being refurbished on my last visit in May 2007 so it was not possible to dine but on previous visits I have enjoyed some excellent meals... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, endless entertainment, friendly people.
Disadvantages: Be careful not to get burnt.

...passenger with you who can act as another pair of eyes. Accommodation is very reasonably priced in Portugal like everything else. It might be cheaper for you to get a return flight and find accommodation whilst you are out there since there really is an abundance of it. However, if you like the security of knowing where you are going and staying then a package holiday might be better for you. The hotel I stayed in was spotlessly clean. I was very impressed with the cleanliness of everything in Portugal. We even went bare footed out in the streets and didn't have a problem. The people are wonderful. Really friendly and go out of their way to help you and make you feel welcome. There are lots of people who speak English, but it might also help you to carry a phrase book with you. You might like to travel further than Faro... Read review

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Advantages: Wonderful, modern and relaxing
Disadvantages: None!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

...Background: The Columbus Hotel is located within the principality of Monaco which is a small area nestled between France and Italy, no longer than 3 miles across! The hotel features 9 floors of cool, contemporary rooms and suites and was constructed in 2003 and is part owned by world renowned racing car driver David Coulthard. The hotel is located in the newly reclaimed area (from the sea!) Font Vielle and is approximately a 15 minute walk into Monte Carlo. The whole around the hotel is clean and new and it is less than a two minute walk to the beach and in under 5 minutes you will have walked to the fashionable Cap D'ail in France. The location: Surrounded by residential apartments the hotel is quiet without much passing traffic and you do get a sense of seeming some local colour and community a this hotel as one either... Read review

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