Vila Galé Collection Tomar sits beside the Nabão River, close to the historic centre, with Tomar Castle and the UNESCO-listed Convent of Christ among the nearby sights. The São Francisco Convent, Mata Nacional dos Sete Montes and the former Jewish quarter with its synagogue are also within reach. The hotel occupies two restored historic buildings, the former Convent of Santa Iria and a former girls’ college, joined by a renovated walkway; its theme is the Knights Templar. Meeting rooms and event spaces include the Master room, and the hotel states that its facilities can accommodate corporate events for more than two hundred people. Regional cooking is the focus at restaurant Versátil, with two bars on site. Gardens, a chapel and outdoor pools sit alongside the Satsanga Spa & Wellness, whose facilities include a heated indoor pool, sauna and Turkish bath.