Turismo do Seculo Fundacao O Seculo

Recent Reviews: 47

• User:omaraxx

  Trip type:

  Don’t come here

  05 Aug 2018

  I stayed in an “Exterior room” at O Seculo for 3 weeks.I was sharing a room with another guy and for the first few days, we only had one key per room. It wasn’t very handy.Every morning we had breakfast included and for the first two weeks, every day, there was a pigeon walking around the dining hall. The cutlery didn’t look very clean and most of the times it was hard for me to find a clean cup.My bed was super uncomfortable and I could feel the springs. I heard the same from other people, but in the third week I managed to get a new mattress.The facilities are very old, it happened at least twice that there was a water leak in the toilets. When someone flushes, I could hear it from my room in the other side of the building.I received pictures of some rooms before I booked, but none of those pictures was actually depicting my room. I wanted leave earlier but my booking was not refundable. On the other hand, the staff is very friendly and they helped me every time they could.We didn’t have a kitchen and the coffee machine was not working, but there is a cafeteria next to the entrance with very good food. My real savior was the Pingo Doce in front of the entrance, which I used to visit every day to get (warm) food and other products that I needed.

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• User:review112015

  Trip type: Friends getaway

  Noisy and uncomfortable

  15 Jun 2017

• User:JoannaK2310

  Trip type: Friends getaway

  Decent affordable accommodation close to the beach

  09 Aug 2016

  We wanted to stay close to Cascais for one night before heading to Lisbon, so we picked this place. I have to admit we did not know anything about it, so we were pleasantly surprised to hear about the foundation and the great job they are doing with the children. Our room was very decent, small but clean and facing the ocean. We had our own bathroom with plenty of towels for the two of us. The breakfast was rather basic but decent too. The busy beaches of Cascais were only 10 min by car which was convenient. Ricardo (the receptionist) was amazing, the friendliest person I've met. The rest of the staff we met were great too. Overall a nice experience, would definitely recommend it.

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• User:RitaM0919

  Trip type:

  A hidden treasure - fabulous find!

  28 Sept 2015

  This isn't a hostel; this is a hidden treasure. Funacao O Seculo has many amazing features, and I'll capture as many as I can.First, and highest on the list, is the staff. Riccardo should be a private trip planner. He is personable, caring, and does it all. He arranged for reliable taxis, recommended fabulous restaurants, and even planned a one day excursion for us. I've stayed at 5-star resorts with less support from highly decorated concierges. He is reason enough to go to FOS! The rest of the staff was delightful as well - from the kitchen to the guards - top notch.Second, Social Consciousness. FOS is not just a hotel/hostel - its a foundation and an orphanage. You'd never know, but they have several children living onsite. And the profits from the hostel, the cafeteria, and even a laundry service they run, all go to supporting these children and creating better lives for them. And every member of the staff wears that service with pride.Third, the location. FOS is located a 5 minute walk from the train to Lisbon (20 minute ride), a 30 minute drive from Sintra and a 20 minutes drive from Cascais. It is also located right across the road from the beach - the Atlantic Ocean. Waking up on the other side of the ocean was so lovely, and being so close to Lisbon at a fraction of the price was fabulous. There are grocery stores, restaurants and convenience stores in walking distance, and, because of the children on property, there is incredible security.The Room: We stayed in a quaint room facing the ocean with a private bathroom. It was done in a beach resort style. Not huge, but very serviceable. Amenities were basic, and fresh towels were provided daily. Television was in English. The cafeteria: Not a restaurant, but truly a 'grab-your-tray" cafeteria. Nothing fancy, so don't go there expectingeggs and bacon. Breakfast consisted of fresh bread, coffee (I recommend you pay extra for the fresh one, avoid the machine), fruit, cheese, and ham. Fresh water, yogurt, butter and jam were available. Everything was fresh and tasty, and enough to hold you through lunch.I will never claim this to be equivalent to a luxury hotel, but the location, the price and the staff made it 10 stars in my book. I stay in a hotel for the location and the convenience. I want it clean and serviced. In this case, we got all of that, plus an amazing staff on top of it. And it felt really good to know we were helping a better cause.About the town: Estoril is a fabulous beach town 20 minutes via train from Lisbon. There is a casino, many restaurants, and a decent beach within walking distance of the hotel

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• User:Madalena O

  Trip type: Solo travel

  nice surprise

  05 Jun 2015

  I was there for one night in my trip around Lisbon and I had a great surprise. From the beginning I was very well received, I booked a bed at the lowest price (8 euros) in a room with several beds and they offered me a bed in a free room, to have more privacy :). the room was clean, the bathroom as well. They have a nice terrace and a cozy open space. It's close to the beach, the staff was nice and helpful. The food from the canteen wasn't so tasty but overall they are doing a great job. Congrats!

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