Established in May 1931 and operating since 1939 in the ancient palace of the Count of Graciosa, this cosy boutique hotel offers unforgettable moments of comfort and refinement, thanks to the experience of three generations of hoteliers. The hotel combines its glorious past with modern comforts in its 18 rooms. The air-conditioned hotel also offers guests a lobby, hotel safe, cloakroom, TV lounge, bar and restaurant, WLAN Internet access, a car park and gardens offering a splendid view over the village of Luso. For an additional fee, guests may also make use of the room and laundry services. Luso and its location, half-way up the slope of the Bussaco mountain, creates an ambience of tranquillity and relaxation that will free guests' mind of the pace and stress of modern life. The Bussaco National Forest is just 100 m from this charming hotel, and is a real paradise on earth, full of exotic trees brought from overseas by the Portuguese sailors, cold springs of crystalline water and dramatic view points over the sea. Inside, guests will find the last palace built by the Portuguese Monarchy - certainly a pearl of architecture and a delight for the eyes. Restaurants, bars and nightlife can be found 5 km away in Mealhada, while links to the public transport are just 300 m away. This family-friendly hotel is just 1 km from Luso train station, 20 km from Coimbra and its numerous shops, and approximately 80 km from the ski area of Serra de Estrela. The beach in Mira is around 30 km from the hotel and the airports of Francisco Sa Carneiro and Portela are 90 km and 200 km away, respectively.