Good but not spectacular, especially for the price. There were some bumps in service and the food that give the impression of a hotel running during training season rather than at its peak. We tried all of the restaurants during our stay: Gusto (with a Michelin star); Oliveria for breakfast and dinner; and the Nest for cocktails and a dessert. Of the three, Oliveria was the weakest. The oysters we got one night were prepared differently - I thought you're supposed to shuck the entire oyster so the whole thing slides off cleanly, while ours were prepared in a way that left the round, scallop-looking part (the adductor muscle) still attached to the shell and made eating it messy. They also didn't give us any tiny forks to use to loosen the oyster. (Although now that I've done more research, apparently the French style of shucking oysters does leave the adductor muscle on. Leaving it attached apparently demonstrates that the oyster was shucked fresh to order, rather than pre-shucked. But if an oyster is prepared this way, you at least get a small cocktail fork to cut it loose yourself. Sorry for the thesis on oyster shucking styles!) My burger - I needed a bit of a breather from seafood at that point - was also a bit of a mess. Comically massive in size with a very stale bun and the patty tasted under-seasoned, requiring a lot of ketchup and mustard. That said, the banoffee pie we ordered from the Nest was one of the best desserts I've tried in recent memory. Room was beautiful, with ample space and comfortable bedding. That said, there was only a sliding door between the bed and the bathroom area so I wouldn't pick that for a family. Location was a little isolated, with some super high-end shops across the street, but if you want to eat somewhere else, you're going to need to drive or grab a Bolt. It's about 40 minutes from the Benagil caves, an hour from Lagos, and 20-25 minutes from the Faro airport depending on traffic. Bonus points for the free valet service, which was a god-send since we rented a car to explore the Algarve. read more

# of nights: 5 Room (booked): King Deluxe #636 Room (upgrade): denied due to high occupancy on first night, unwilling to upgrade post-check-in Room (rate): avg ~€200/night (low season) Check-in (early): room was not ready until 3pm (std check-in) Location: 69 TA walk score (car highly recommended if you want to explore) Self Parking / Valet Parking: free Welcome amenity: water, desserts, chocolates, champagne In-room water: plenty (2, daily replenish) + turndown service Check-out (late): 3pm offered during check-in (Gold) Departing Amenity: Campos Santos Doce de Figo (Fig Jam) View: SW corner Balcony: huge, very comfy, lounge chairs/sofa/tables Bed: King (super comfy) + rollaway Shower (water pressure): 3/5 (rainfall) + wand Tub: no bath salts Bathroom Products: Byredo Mojave Ghost (5/5) Wi-Fi (speedtest): ~10 down, ~10 up Minibar: cleared to use as fridge Pillow Menu (10 total, tried*): cervical, doreiller*, sensil, segura, fishies, experience soft, alba, fil, butterfly*, anatomic* Gold Benefits: * Breakfast (buffet) for 2 (+1) * Access to Conrad Spa Thermal Circuit (18+) * 1 Tea Ceremony OR a Signature Cocktail (The Cucumber-Mint Martini) complimentary per stay - at Lago Lounge Bar for two People (Tea Ceremony available between 2pm and 5:30pm - please book in advance) * Complimentary Water & Turndown Special Amenity * Premium Internet complimentary all around Hotel & Digital Newspapers & Magazines Quinta shopping mall literally across the street (very convenient!) - supermarket (Pingo Doce), restaurants, retail, etc. During low season (Nov-Mar), tax fee: 1€ per person, per night, applies to guests aged 16+, for up to 5 nights. The revenue generated from this new tax will be invested in improving infrastructure, equipment, and services, promoting the sustainability of tourism in the municipality. There are some noticeable differences between Conrad Algarve and other Conrads I've visited (Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Singapore, etc.), all of which have fantastic, over the top breakfast buffets, lovely exec lounges, wonderful spa facilities, and (daily) afternoon tea offerings. I believe the main difference boils down to resort hotel vs city hotel, bc resort hotels typically don't have an exec lounge, although some do for VIPs (if your room is located in the VIP corridor, tower, etc.) Overall, an excellent stay! Conrad Algarve opened in Sept 2012 and apparently was the first Conrad to open in Europe. After 12+ years, it appears most of the property is still very well maintained, and most (but def not all) staff were very friendly. BIG SHOUT OUT to Miguel & Jose for being super helpful in and around the lobby/front desk, and of course the lovely Claudia & Mafalda at Luoro breakfast every morning + Loro Lounge Tea Experience! Muito obrigado for the super relaxing stay! Until we meet again! =D read more

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A truly marvelous, delightful, magical stay over Christmas at the Conrad. Starting with the lovely drive up to the hotel, you encounter a feeling of being welcomed. From the check-in process all the way to our checkout early morning on departure day, we were made to feel welcome and the hospitality was superb. The rooms are warm yet modern enough and you melt into the bed. Chats within the app were addressed within minutes, the thermal spa was a welcome amenity at the end of the day, and the overall ambiance of the entire property was just fantastic. We will really miss our stay and experience at the Conrad Algarve. read more

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What a wonderful hotel to stay at in the Algarve. Not too far from train station or airport and short Uber or Bolt ride from Faro. Across the street from small shopping mall. Excellent service all around from the concieges to the servers at the restaurants. Very quiet, clean and relaxing hotel. Really loved my suite and the view of the pool and beyond. The hotel did a great job at providing cake and bottle champagne for my Anniversary! Thank you. Gusto was a very delicious and high end meal. You have to make a reservation and a must eat! Will definitely return! read more

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One of the best hotels in terms of luxury and overall design. Bedding quality and bath robes are top notch. Amazing room service food! Wonderful overall service. However the breakfast variety needs to improve to live up to its five-start status. read more

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Spa amazing well worth a visit, the cocktails in the nest bar are great and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable, the only downside was the food bland deep fried and overpriced for below advantage food. I had the Louisiana chicken burger, cooked within in an inch of its life very dry and not a hint of spice. The ne of my guests had the supposedly amazing hot dog you would be better with one from a food truck. Our other guest had the fresh fish and chips fried so much only a small amount of what was once tender fish survived. The most disappointing thing was the response to the largely uneaten food. The waiter almost put us through a full deposition on why we didn't eat the food when we explained our problems he responded that we should have made our preferences know when we order. We had a great evening before we ate. I would wholeheartedly recommend this venue for drinks and atmosphere but eat elsewhere. read more

Wow! When you enter the property you are immediately entering another world. The driveway sets the tone and you are in awe. It's really a gorgeous property. The check-in process was fantastic and you feel like a valued VIP. Their attention and ensuring you know all the resort had to offer was second to none. Very personable and professional. The room was amazing, I'm not kidding! Spacious, beautifully decorated, and comfortable. The bed and linens were great and made for wonderful sleeping. The room was quiet and I couldn't hear anyone else. Breakfast was delicious Ann's the best breakfast buffet we ever experienced. The food was fresh, delicious, and a great variety to choose from. Service wad excellent too. I cannot stress how great the service is at this resort. Everyone we interacted with made us feel like extremely valued guests. Without question the best resort or hotel we have ever stayed or visited. We LOVED it and would recommend it to anyone and everyone. read more

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This was by far the best Conrad I stayed at. The property is relaxing, very well kept, and the service was excellent. We loved the spa that had indoor and outdoor heated pools. We were there in late November but still were able to enjoy the pool outside. We had a suite overlooking the pool which had a large balcony and came with the best amenities. One added benefit of the hotel is Gusto restaurant. It had a wonderful tasting menu. In addition, Gusto has an excellent bar - the incredibly creative bartender developed a list of cocktails that are world class. Such balanced and delicate cocktails are very hard to find. Our 4 day stay felt too short. I'll definitely go back. read more

Just an amazing, luxurious 5 days spent by either the beach or the pool. The service is impeccable--always on point and never overbearing. You can tell that they cater to a well-heeled crowd (just check out the prices at Dunas, the lobby boutique...OMG). Dinner reservations in the Algarve are a MUST in the busy season. If you're using the concierge (which I highly recommend), be sure to advise that you don't want to eat at another hotel/golf course restaurant. They can find you something more casual on the beach. Faro is another good choice for an evening off resort. It has a charming old town, easily walkable with a good number of tapas places to enjoy a meal. The resort is very brit centric. Lots of families, and there are two pools--one "family friendly" and one less so, though there is no "adults only" pool. The only complaint I had was not due to kids, but due to a larger group who planted selves in front of my pool chair and blasted music and smoked. Ugh. Yup, the resort allows smoking by the pool. Most other guests were respectful and left the pool area to light up thankfully. I didn't check out the spa, but spent a couple of days taking the shuttle to the beach. If you plan on eating lunch at the beach, again--pre-book Maria's, or expect to walk 10-15 minutes to the more typical beach bar, Julia's. It's a bit of a hike, but there's not really a hotel concession. The beach chairs at the Conrad's reserved beach are the nicest. 30 euros for 2 chairs for the day. I really can't say enough about the service, though. One of our white coverups got mixed in with the towels during turn-down service. Not only was it recovered from laundry, it was cleaned and arrived back at the room on a hangar and with a note and gift of apology. So sweet! read more

Não ha palavras para descrever a qualidade do hotel e o servico. 6 estrelas. The best in Portugal. É como estar em casa :)

The Quinta do Lago resort took my breath away. Apart from a little misunderstanding with a staff member at Conrad Algarve, the hotel was topnotch as well. I am happy that I succeeded to book there as I was a bit worried the hotel was popular and always full. My friend and I spent 5 days either dipped in the outdoor pools, relaxing on the beach or just walking around admiring the views. That is what I call a vacation! read more