I stayed for a day in Coimbra. The hotel was about 10-15 min walk from the railway station. Much of it could be walked in shade, so even the heat didn't bother me. The hotel itself is a modern, very clean place. Many hotels have a surprisingly small breakfast room, here it was large enough, even though i happened to be there at the "rush hour" i easily found a seat. Breakfast was good enough, i have had ones with larger selections,but also many times with less selections.The location is a couple of minutes walk away from the old center.Cafe's and food places start right across the road from the hotel, continuing all the way in to the old town. A large grocery store is also just two minute walk away which is something i always consider to be a good thing. I didn't use the swimming pool, but it was good size for having fun. Not meant for a distance swimming, long enough to do a little bit of swimming as well.