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( 289 889 800;
www.bestwesternhoteldombernardo.com
; Rua General Teófilo da Trindade 20; s/d €90/97;
)
Part of the Best Western chain, Dom Bernardo's rooms are spotless and modern, if a
little 'a là the '80s' (although some rooms have been renovated). Prices are significantly
less during low season; beware - it's a popular group option.
Hotel Faro
HOTEL
€€€
( 289 830 830;
www.hotelfaro.pt
;
Praça Dr Francisco Gomes 2; s €138, d from €158; )
We're not sure
how this modern cubist block made it past the town planners, but it has comfortable, sleek
rooms with large beds, marble-filled bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. The small top-floor
bar-restaurant with terrace is great for a sunset cocktail.
Hotel Eva
( 289 001 000;
www.tdhotels.pt
;
Av da República 1; s/d/ste €145/175/265; )
The ever-so slightly
worn 134-room hotel has spacious, pleasant rooms. Those facing east have balconies and
views. There's a rooftop swimming pool for more marina-gazing. An extra €15 gets you a
more upmarket 'superior' room - worth it for the plusher feel and space, but there's no
balcony.
HOTEL
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Hotel Santa Maria
HOTEL
€€€
( 289 898 080;
www.jcr-group.com
; Rua de Portugal, 17; s €98-105, d €114-128; )
Don't be fooled
by the plain exterior - this modern motel-style option offers clean, though cramped,
rooms with contemporary, stylish decor. Low-season prices are significantly cheaper.
COMPLEMENTARY COVERAGE
Algarve Tourism has produced some excellent full-colour information guides covering the Algarve - everything
from wine trips, driving routes, the best beaches and the Via Algarviana walking track, among others. These are
available from tourist offices for €7 (the full-colour waterproof diving booklet is €25).
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