INATEL Albufeira

Overall, I had a pleasant stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and the superior room had a lovely sea view. The staff were helpful, and the location was excellent, around a 10-minute walk to the Old Town, and about 20 minutes to the shopping mall and gym. The main downsides were minor but frustrating. The hairdryer in the room was not very effective, and I paid a €20 towel deposit which I was unable to get back before leaving. When I returned the towel, the person at reception had very limited English and did not understand that I wanted my deposit back, so we had to use a translator. I was then told I had to wait until 8am, but my taxi was due at 7:40am. This was a disappointing end to an otherwise good stay.

Excellent

Staff were helpful and accommodating. Quite environment. Room was spacious and clean but dated. Walking distance to beach and restaurants. Only one washing machine for all guests and, most of the time, only one of the two elevators was working.

Nice hotel. Great breakfast. Location near beach, but removed from loud partying. Walkable to old town and markets and near local bus stop that gets you to long distance bus stop. Staff is polite, but not super warm. Place is older hotel, but kept up and in good condition. Rooms are spacious with terraces. Comfortable stay.