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The Solar dos Mouros is not a Cheapo. Despite this, we find this place is worth every euro. Attractive, intimate, and unpretentious (much like the ideal date), the Mouros has 12 individually decorated rooms and amazing vistas: from some rooms you can see both the castle and the river.
The Mouros, owned by painter Louis Lemos, sports a colorful, modern look. Abstract artwork, including much of the owner's, is on display throughout the hotel, and the décor is a pleasant mix of contemporary design paired with African artifacts and Spanish influence.
This six-story hotel has it all, well, except for an elevator. There's hike in rates (and stairs) for better views. In general, rooms are spacious and airy with hardwood floors and large windows. Stereos, books, and stylish seating make it seem more like a chic apartment than a hotel room.
The attic room offers awesome bird's-eye views and an incredible bathroom, though the very low ceiling is better suited for shorter guests. (If you're pushing six feet, don't even think about it.) Four suites on the ground floor line a pretty garden. Decorated in bold colors, they have flat-panel televisions and wicker rockers.
There's also an absurdly large apartment with a full kitchen and living room on the ground level. A hatch in the floor leads to an archeological dig. Apparently there are Roman ruins in the basement. We guess ruins underfoot might compensate for lack of a view?
The Mouros isn't cheap, but it does offer promotions every now and again. Rooms can go down to almost €100. Check the Web site.
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