Advantages: Good Base Of Operations, Family Friendly, Central Location, Golf Nearby Disadvantages: English Style Pub, Bit Run-Down Decor In Bedrooms
I like to write my reviews in a bit of a story-teller fashion, and so setting the scene is a vital aspect of the review.
23 of us departed Thursday night/Friday afternoon to Albufeira in Portugal for Jimbo's stag do. Jimbo is a 30-something dentist with a highly successful practice in Leeds, opening quick bowler for Old Leo's and all round top egg. He is getting married in January to his long time wonderful girlfriend Claire and this was the away ... ...up of a total mix of people, from Students to Dentists, and all thoughts pointed firmly at Golfing and Drinking. Not necessarily in that order either.
So, onto the nitty gritty of the review.
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Was remarkably easy. The receptionist was very helpful and spoke excellent English. She covered all of the necessary information very efficiently - room location, breakfast times, where the pool was, room service and check-out times.
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beevorm 13.11.2006
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Advantages: Excellent Location, Clean, Good Food Disadvantages: No fridges in rooms
This is my third time staying in Albufeira (March 2007). I have previously stayed at the Paraisio and Brisa Sol which are also four star hotels next door to the Vale Gale Cerra Alagoa.
Out of all three hotels this is my first choice, followed by the paraisio. The staff in the hotel speak good english and service was very efficient. I was also give an upgrade to my room. I was put on 2nd floor and got moved to the 3rd floor in a newer room. (the ... ...so I would recommend you try to get one with at least the number 42 at the end i.e. 142,242,342,44)
The hotel operate on a key card system as opposed to having to carry keys around. I also lost my key card and the staff did not charge me, nor seem unduly worried.
The room itself was large with two twin beds pushed together, with sheets and a bedspread. It was very comfortable though and plenty of spare pillows and blankets if you got cold. the ...
Cojoba 23.03.2007
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