Situated by the Bom Jesus Sanctuary, the hotel is noted for the wonderful views it offers its guests over the ancient town of Braga. The hotel, totally renewed in 1998, is named after a picturesque 18th Century water-operated elevator, one of the oldest in the World, still in use. With only 22 rooms it offers its guests privacy and exclusive service. All rooms have complete bathrooms with hair-dryer, direct telephone, mini-bar, air conditioning and TV satellite. The hotel is famous for its Panoramic Restaurant, one of the most important culinary attractions in the region.