From Poetry to Portuguese Flavors: Holiday Inn Beja Celebrates Two Years

Holiday Inn Beja is celebrating its second anniversary, marking another important milestone for a hotel that has become a landmark in Baixo Alentejo. As the first internationally branded hotel to open in Beja, it reflects the region’s growing importance within Portugal’s hospitality and tourism.

Located in the heart of the city, just steps from Beja’s main landmarks, the 4-star hotel offers 95 rooms, a bar, a rooftop infinity pool with panoramic views, and versatile spaces for meetings, celebrations, and business events.

Deeply connected to Beja’s poetry, culture, and identity, Holiday Inn Beja combines the quality and comfort of an international hotel brand with an authentic sense of place. By welcoming both leisure and business travelers, the hotel also contributes to strengthening Beja’s position as an increasingly attractive destination.

At Chaparro Alentejano restaurant, the flavors of regional cuisine come together with some of the Alentejo’s most cherished cultural traditions. Fado and Cante Alentejano complement the gastronomic experience, creating memorable moments for hotel guests, visitors, and the local community.

The quality of this hospitality experience continues to be recognized by guests across major travel platforms. Holiday Inn Beja holds a rating of 8.9/10 on Booking.com, 9.0/10 on Expedia, 4.1/5 on Tripadvisor, and 4.5/5 on Google, with reviews highlighting the warm welcome, the friendliness of the team, the comfort of the rooms, and the quality of the facilities.

The hotel’s urban rehabilitation project and hospitality offering have also earned important industry recognition. Holiday Inn Beja was selected as a finalist in the “Best City Hotel” category at the Publituris Portugal Travel Awards 2025 and in the “Rehabilitation and Reconstruction in Tourism” category at the Prémios do Imobiliário in Portugal.

This second anniversary is both an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the past two years and to look ahead to an exciting new chapter. Holiday Inn Beja is preparing to join the Alentejo Literary Hotels Network, a partnership that will deepen the hotel’s connection to literature and create new opportunities for events inspired by the region’s rich cultural and literary heritage.

For Mercan Properties, this milestone reflects the strength of a project that brings together international hospitality, regional identity, and long-term value creation. We thank all our investors, partners, and teams for their trust, dedication, and support throughout this journey.

Together, we celebrate two successful years at Holiday Inn Beja, and the beginning of many more achievements.