**Winner of TripAdvisor Certificate Travellers¿ Choice award 2013** Located in the port town of Portimao, by the Atlantic Ocean, the Luar Hotel gives accommodation to families and couples who are spending time in the Algarve region of south Portugal. Some of the local areas attraction and points of interest are within comfortable travelling distance to the hotel, with destinations like the Algarve Casino and Vau beach being convenient to the hotel premises. The hotel itself features a 24-hour front desk with safety deposit box and multilingual staff that can supply touristic and other helpful information and assistance. The hotel also provides daily housekeeping, bicycle rental, and laundry services, as well as having babysitting/childcare, medical assistance, a currency exchange, and luggage storage. Additionally, the hotel¿s on-site luxury facilities and features comprise of a; games room, garden, library, sun terrace, and an outdoor swimming pool. There are 148 guest rooms at the hotel, all of which have independent air-conditioning. Standard room items and features include; minibar, in-room safe, Wi-Fi, telephone, and an en-suite bathroom with shower. Additionally, the apartments have a balcony from which guests have a vista of the pool, garden, and the sea. The eating and drinking options offered at the Luar Hotel include access to the town¿s local bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. *Official star rating: 3**