The Alentejo Cante
Sung in chorus and without the use of musical instruments, by groups of men and women, the Alentejo Cante is essentially a popular manifestation that took place in the context of work in the fields or at celebrations.
The origin of the Alentejo Cante is far from being determined. It is hypothesized to have an Arab origin. Others suggest it is Sephardic. Some voices claim that the singing is pre-Roman and dates back to the Bronze Age. Or Byzantine. Or even that it has origins in religious chants.
The lyrics of the Alentejo Cante explore traditional themes such as rural life, nature, love, motherhood, or religion, and also address themes related to cultural and social contexts.
The transmission between the older and younger members occurs mainly during the rehearsals of the choral groups.
The Alentejo Cante embodies a strong sense of identity and belonging. It reinforces dialogue between different generations, genders, and origins, thus contributing to social cohesion.
It has been an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO since 2014.
- 50 Rooms
- 3 Floors
- 1 Lift
- Electric current 220-230v
- Individual controlled air-conditioning
- Soundproof rooms
- Fire detection
- Direct dial telephone
- Cable TV
- Minibar in rooms
- Hairdryer
- Internal vídeo surveillnace system
- Breakfast hall
- Bar
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Parking
- Reception - dial nº9
Service Glossary
Activities – Please contact the reception for information on local tourist activities and reservations.
Adapters and transformers – Please contact the Reception whenever necessary.
Air conditioning – The remote control in your room allows you to select the temperature. For proper air conditioner function and energy efficiency, windows should be kept closed. In case of any doubt, please contact the reception.
Airport transportation – Must be booked in advance. Please contact the reception for further information.
Amenities – bathroom – At your disposal: shampoo, bath gel, soap, shower cap, and soap.
Amenities – office – At your disposal: pencil, paper sheets and an envelope in the room.
Amenities on request – Swimming caps and slippers. Please contact the Reception, dial phone nº9. For other amenities, please contact the Reception.
Animals – No animals are allowed in the hotel except for guide dogs (accompanied by appropriate certification).
Audiovisual material – For using any of the audiovisual equipment available, please contact the reception. Extra cost.
Baby high chair – meals – At your disposal at the Breakfast Hall.
Baggage – Bellhop service available upon request. Please, contact the reception.
Bar outdoor swimming pool – Service time: 12.30 p.m. – 17.30 p.m.
Boarding passes, vouchers and tickets – Free of charge printing service available at the reception (black).
Breakfast – Breakfast is served in the Breakfast Hall, located on the floor 1.
Service time: Monday to Friday: 07:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; Weekend and holidays: 07:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. À-La-Carte breakfast is also served in the room, subject to the payment of a service fee of 10€. Please dial nº 8.
Blog – Discover more about the Alentejo and the beautiful city of Évora here.
Car rental – For information about rates and/or to request a rental, please contact the reception.
Check-in – Check-in from 04:00 p.m., onwards. It can be done before, subject to availability and/or presentation of an extra cost.
Check-out – Check-out time must be realized no later than 11 am. After that time the hotel reserves the right to charge the equivalent of a daily room rate. If you wish a late check-out you must contact the reception in order to request authorization to do so, subject to the hotel’s availability. We kindly ask all our guests to comply with the check-out schedule set by the hotel.
Children – meals – The hotel provides, whenever you need, the preparation or heating of children’s meals. You can also request hot water or sterilization of objects or children’s utensils.
Closed video surveillance system – The hotel has a closed-circuit video surveillance system in public areas, equipped with data protection. This system is a complementary security measure to prevent intrusions in the facilities.
Complaints book – We have a complaints book at your disposal at the reception.
Cradles – Cradle available on request and subject to availability. Please contact the reception.
Credit card – The following credit cards are accepted in this hotel unit: Master Card, Visa, American Express.
Delivery messages service – Service available of acceptance and delivery of messages. Please contact the reception.
Documents scanning – Available service at the reception.
Emergency – Emergency line – 112. Dial 0 before in order to obtain an exterior line.
Environmental policy – “A small gesture makes the difference”
Help us to rationalize natural resources. If you intend to reuse the towels, leave them on their tracks. The hotel and the environment will thank you. See how you can help us to make the difference here
External services – Please contact our Reception for information regarding:
- Church services and schedules
- Museums
- Municipal services
- Health services
- Beauty services
- Transportation services
- Sports activities
- Cultural activities
Extra bed – Contact the reception in case you need an extra bed in the room. Subject to availability and extra cost.
Fire – In your room and hallways there are floor maps. Our fire alarm is tested monthly. In case of emergency, please contact the reception immediately: dial 9.
Fire alarm – All rooms are equipped with highly sensitive smoke detectors.
The alarm system will be activated in case of excess of smoke in the room.
All exits are marked with proper light signs.
In case of fire never use the lifts, follow the emergency signs, take your personal documents and room key with you.
The meeting point, in case of an emergency situation, is outside, next to the hotel entrance.
First aid – A first aid kit is available at the reception.
Flowers – At the reception you may request information on local flower shops and/or have flowers delivered to the hotel by request.
Form suggestions/comments – For the purpose of improving our services, we ask that you answer our satisfaction questionnaire that will be sent to the email indicated in the reservation.
Garage – The hotel has indoor parking. We are not responsible for any damage/thefts on vehicles or for any disorderly conduct by the users of this place.
General safe – The hotel has a general safe at the reception.
Hairdresser – Our reception can provide some local salons as reference.
Hangers – If you need more hangers, please contact the reception.
Housekeeping – Our housekeeping service begins at 09:30 a.m. and ends at 05.30 p.m.
The rooms which are scheduled to be occupied are cleaned and tidied. Room maintenance is done daily.
Ice – Please contact the bar.
Internet – Free wireless networking available in all rooms and common areas. We are not responsible for temporary service failures. According to the current legislation we inform that the accesses made in this connection are recorded in our database system.
Iron and ironing board – Please contact the reception.
Key cards – The key card is given on arrival and identifies you as a hotel guest.
You should carry it with you and present it when requested by the hotel staff. Outside the hotel it is only presented if absolutely necessary.
Lift – Children are not allowed to use lifts without adult supervision. NEVER use lifts in case of fire.
Light bulbs – The hotel has invested in saving electricity and environment protection by using LED’s in all areas. In case of malfunction, please contact the reception.
Lost and found – In case any object is found inside the room after check-out you will be contacted by email or by telephone in order to confirm the shipping address. Shipping costs applicable and on request.
Luggage storage – If you need to store your luggage after check-out, please contact the reception.
Mail – If you wish to send mail please contact the reception.
Malfunctions – In case of technical problems in the room, please contact the reception. Dial nº 9.
Maps – Évora city maps are available at the reception.
Medical attention – Our reception can provide information on places of reference (health centers, hospitals) or require the presence of a doctor in the hotel. For more serious situation, please request the ambulatory service.
Minibar – Available in every room. For energy efficiency the minibars are turned off. If you need the minibar connected and stocked, please contact reception (dial 8 or 9). Costs for requested items will be added to the room bill.
Outdoor Swimming Pool – Located on ground floor. Opening hours: from May to October, from 09:30 a.m. to 08:00 p.m., subject to weather favorable conditions.
Pharmacy – Please contact the reception for information regarding the closest pharmacy on duty.
Photocopies – Service provided at the reception. Price per unit: 0,10€ (black).
Pillows, sheets, blankets – If pillows, sheets or blankets are needed, please contact the reception.
Please clean the room – Information that tells the cleaning staff that the room is vacant and you would like it to be cleaned as soon as possible.
Power supply – 220-230v in all outlets.
Print service – Available on request at the reception. Price per unit: 0,10€ (black).
Reception –The reception is open 24 hours daily. Dial nº 9.
Reservations – Please make your reservation through the following contacts: Telephone: +351 266 707 099 / Email: ocante@artsoulgroup.com
Room rate per night – Please consult our website. We guarantee the best rates for reservations made directly with the hotel.
Room service – Service available from 7.00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Please dial nº8. Room Service is charged: 10€.
Safe – We advise our guests to use the safe in their room, which is available free of charge. The code for opening/closing the safe is set up by each guest. If you need help, please contact the reception by dialing nº 9. The hotel is not responsible for any valuables left in safes, rooms or public areas.
Safety – Ensure that the door is locked when you leave the room. To enter or leave the hotel use the main entrance. If you notice something odd/suspicious, please inform the reception.
Schedules – All transport and cultural or sports activities schedules will be provided by our reception on request.
Secretariat service – Secretariat service available on request. Please contact the reception.
Shopping – Our reception can provide information on local shops as reference.
Smoking – According to the current legislation nº37/2007 of August the 14th, it is forbidden to smoke inside the hotel. Violation will be fined up to 500€.
Sports – Please contact our Reception for information and reservations.
Standards of conduct – Behavior –The hotel reserves the right to prevent guests from remaining in the unit when they show signs of violent behavior or misconduct.
Standards of conduct – Children – The unit is for everyone and we kindly ask that guests accompanied by children ensure that they do not cause any disturbances that may be inconvenient to other guests.
Standards of conduct – Morality – This hotel unit requests that all guests a pleasant conduct, of respect for others, not promoting noises in the hallways during the night period.
Sustainability – In order to be more environmentally efficient, we have adopted several measures that, in addition to investments, constitute changes in attitudes by raising the awareness of our team, partners and guests.
The hotel prioritizes a network of local partners, as a matter of sustainability and local responsibility.
Taxi – To request or book a taxi, please contact the reception.
Telephone:
- To call the reception, please dial nº 9 from the room’s telephone.
- To call another room, please dial nº2, followed by the number of the room.
- To make an external connection, please dial nº 0 for direct line and then the telephone number
- To call an international number, please dial:
0 +00 + country code + telephone number - The hotel phone number is +351 266 707 099.
Television – All rooms are equipped with cable TV.
The Alentejo Cante – a theme that inspires the hotel. Learn more about the Cante here.
Tourist information – Information at the reception.
Tours / Restaurants – If you wish to book a tour or to make a reservation in a restaurant, please contact the reception.
Translation service – Service of translation available on request. Please contact the reception.
Transportation service – Hotel private transport available with prior reservation. Please contact reception.
Umbrellas – Available at the reception. Subject to availability.
Wake up service – If you wish to use the wake-up service, please dial nº 9 on your room telephone and inform the time.
Water – The piped water is drinkable, nevertheless, to drink, we advise bottled water. A bottle of mineral water is provided free of charge.