In Elvas’s UNESCO-listed historic centre, the hotel puts the city’s castle, ramparts, military museum and the forts of Graça and Santa Luzia within reach. Its home is the former Convento de São Paulo, a building that later served as a military court, barracks and prison; the hotel’s theme draws on Portuguese military fortifications. The former church now houses the São Paulo event hall, while meeting rooms and a restored, green cloister provide other settings for a company gathering. Versátil and Inevitável serve regional food, with Fidelio bar on site. Beyond the outdoor pool, the spa has an indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath and massage rooms. Further afield, the source points visitors towards Mérida and Cáceres, both UNESCO-listed cities.