Location
This city hotel is situated near the university area and provides easy access to highway A 3. The Douro River and the historical city centre, with its businesses, churches, monuments and museums, are a few minutes from the hotel. Guests will find a range of restaurants, bars, shops and clubs just a 5-minute drive from the hotel and S. Joao bus station is just a 5-minute walk away. It is a 20-minute drive to the nearest beach, and Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is approximately 9 km from the hotel.Facilities
16 junior suites, 5 suites and 124 double rooms are located on 10 storeys and can be reached by lift. Multilingual staff at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. A baggage storage service and a safe are available. Wireless internet access (no extra charge) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A number of shops, including a supermarket, are great for shopping or just browsing. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Other services include room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Complimentary newspapers are available.Rooms
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. Rooms include a double bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator and a mini fridge. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a bathtub and a bidet. For additional convenience, bathrooms also provide a hairdryer. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has 4 family rooms and smoking rooms.Sports/Entertainment
The indoor and outdoor pools are ideal for exercise as well as relaxation. Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. For guests who wish to keep active, cycling/mountain biking and golf are available. Guests can enjoy indoor activities, including callisthenics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, a beauty salon, massage treatments and hydrotherapy treatments. A dance club offers fun and entertainment.Meals
Various dining options are available, including a non-smoking restaurant, a breakfast room and a bar. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and full board. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will satisfy appetites big and small.