A stay begins in Coimbra’s historic centre, beside the University, then unfolds across three connected buildings where rooms are named for Portuguese writers linked to the city and its literary gatherings. Some look towards the University’s Porta de Minerva and the Joanina Library; others face the Mondego River, and selected suites have a private terrace or kitchenette. For company meetings, a naturally lit room can be arranged in different layouts, while the hotel adapts its spaces to the event. Meals together can be arranged at Tasca das Tias Camellas, and the rooftop looks out over Coimbra. On departure, the hotel’s setting remains a defining detail: the historic heart of the city, right by the University.