The location, staff, and amenities of the Hotel Albatroz made our six-day stay in Portugal all the more pleasurable. Cascais is a wonderful seaside resort, once summer home to a wealthy international clientele and exiled nobility. The core of the Albatroz occupies a grand old mansion on the beach with spectacular ocean views, elegant and comfortable appointments. There is a fine restaurant and cozy bar with wonderful vistas. The staff are friendly, solicitous, and helpful. Access to the Lisbon area train network is a short walk and there are countless shops, eateries, and interesting local sites within easy walking distance. We would gladly stay at this fine hotel again!