We stayed here a week with two surly, grumpy teenagers and ended up having a great time despite…read moretheir energy. The hotel is wonderful, the continental breakfast is great, the pool and grounds are terrific, and you're a ten-minute walk from downtown Sintra (both the tourist one and the local one, albeit in opposite directions). There's also a ten-minute walk towards a smaller, quieter neighborhood that offers several great bars, cafes, and restaurants that are quieter, for those who want to avoid crowds but still find great local eats. The staff at the hotel are all warm, engaging, and helpful, whatever your needs may be.

One of the better stays on our two week trek through Azores and Portugal mainland. The hotel has a…read morefeel of an old home in the southern US, with high ceilings and a wonderful terrace view of the gardens and pool. Very walkable to Sintra and a trail up to Pena Castle. Food was great.

We had the most wonderful two night stay in the Sao Miguel Guest House. Our room was in the top of…read morethe house with a view of the Moorish Castle, and overlooking the garden. We had a sitting area and newly renovated bath. For us, it was very comfortable and very charming. I usually stay in luxury hotels, but decided to try a place that had a more personal feel. I was very happy with my choice and enjoyed chatting with the very knowledgeable manager who lives on site. The other guests seemed well traveled and happy to be there, and the breakfast was varied and delicious. Coming from NYC, noise is never a problem for me as I travel with a white noise machine. Parking was on the street in front of the house, and was not a problem. The day we had to sightsee in Sintra was foggy, but added to the atmosphere of the place. I would like to return in the future to see the sights I did not have time to visit. I really loved Portugal, and varied the accommodations where we stayed. In the event we were not happy in one place, we were only there for two nights and would move on to another hotel. We would have gladly stayed a few more nights at the Sao Miguel Guest House to take in all that Sintra has to offer.

This was a very nice B&B. The house was cool, old and had lots of charm. Apparently the lady that…read moregreeted us was the former owner and was very passionate about the place. We were very exhausted after being in Lisbon and driving in this mountain-s town to the home. Roads were very narrow and challenging and fun but the care taker showed us where to park which was easy but scary as it was on a hill. Down fall was the home did not have screens on the windows. The home was centuries old and no air conditioning which it didn't need it because the mountain air was nice and cool BUT we got eaten alive by mosquitos in our room. In the middle of the night I turn the lights on and there were about a dozen in the room and we try killing them. It would have been too hot to shut the window, luckily I brought bug spray. The breakfast was normal euro style pastries, then the morning lady care taker reeked of cigarette smoke came in after I was done with my very small breakfast she asked if we wanted an egg. We didn't know that was an option. That was a bummer. Then I noticed the eggs were in her office with her fresh stinky cigarette. I gave it four stars because the place was charming and close to everything we wanted to see. The mosquitos and her cigarette stink was a bummer