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 São João 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

Guests can enjoy the pleasant ambience of one of the 16 junior suites, 5 suites and 124 double rooms. The reception desk is open round the clock. A baggage storage service and a safe are available. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities and a lift. There are a number of shops, including a supermarket. 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 a car hire service, a transfer service, room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. To assist guests with their business and communication needs, the business centre offers a fax machine.

Rooms

Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Most of rooms include a balcony or terrace as a standard feature. Rooms have a double bed or a queen-size bed. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. There is also an ironing set and a trouser press. Equipped with a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, an alarm clock and WiFi (no extra charge), the rooms provide many ways for guests to stay connected and entertained. A hairdryer and a telephone are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. As a special feature, bathrooms are also stocked with cosmetic products and a selection of towels. The hotel has 145 non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment

A relaxing swim in the pool area and soothing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. For those who wish to stay active while on holiday, the hotel offers golf. The fitness rooms are perfect for a comprehensive workout. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, massage treatments and hydrotherapy treatments. Entertainment options and leisure facilities include an entertainment programme and a dance club.

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. A generous breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner offer plenty of delicious variety. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options. The hotel offers a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

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