"i must admit i don't get some of the reviews unless my room (302) was renovated.hotel lara doesn't look so good from the outside but inside was a different story. considering i finished my walk for the day very early my room was ready,lifts to all floors,my room was large and looked very smart and had a double bed,good storage space,mini fridge,safety deposit box,free water and coffee facilities,one tidy bathroom with a great shower,throw in a huge balcony which got a lot of sun and was over looking part of the forte and this was one of the best 3 star hotel i have ever stayed in."

"Nobody talks to you about the discotheque that is below the residence, the bed is shaking with music until 4 a.m. Unable to sleep. Car races outside. Horrible, I'm about to leave the room at 2 a.m. and go"

"Very pleasant, quiet, perfect space to rest from the challenges of day to day"

"On arrival we discovered this pousada is a franchise and not fully part of the Pestana group. So, no Pestana points for a stay here. Hadn’t noticed that explained anywhere on the Pestana website. The location within the old fort is unbeatable with some rooms having views across the river to Tui in Spain. Our superior room with balcony was spacious and well decorated. Bed and bedding were both good. Bathroom was clean and spacious although it’s the only Pousada we’ve stayed at with a plastic shower curtain rather than glass screen. Also only soap, no body lotion or other toiletries provided, no bathrobes etc. Breakfast had considerably fewer options than other Pousadas and no staff regularly monitoring and topping up but there were very few staff and few guests. Reception and other staff were all friendly and helpful. The hotel is apparently in a transition phase so the bar and restaurant were also closed on some days. If these things are important to you, check before booking. Overall, the hotel seemed comparatively overpriced and very understaffed. Not a special stay"