This 18th-century paper factory has been restored following principles of environmental sustainability to create a unique eco hotel, which opened in 2009. Guests can enjoy a stay surrounded by greenery, but with all the luxuries that a hedonist traveller expects from a four-star hotel, such as high gastronomy, impeccable service and high-quality spa treatments. Its Salón da Fonte, with its large windows leading directly to the hotel entrance courtyard is ideal for celebrating weddings or holding fashion shows and large-group meetings. Facilities available to guests in this air-conditioned, 45-room historical hotel include a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe, lift access, a hairdressing salon, games room and TV lounge. Guests may also relax in the café or bar, dine in the restaurant and make use of the WLAN Internet access, room and laundry services, car park, garage and a bicycle hire service.