Fodor's Expert Review The Literary Man Óbidos Hotel

This 19th-century convent turned stylish hotel has a bit of a split personality: a quarter of the rooms feature traditional wooden ceilings and floors and wrought-iron beds, while the rest are "eco-chic," employing recycled materials with contemporary flair. In keeping with Óbidos's reputation as a literary town, tens of thousands of books line the walls—including in the spacious restaurant (which serves Portuguese, Japanese, and vegetarian cuisine).