Location

The attractive city hotel is situated at the heart of the historical centre of Porto and is surrounded by monuments, churches and museums. The old town with theatres, shops and restaurants is only a few minutes walk away. Rua de Santa pedestrianised zone lies just around the corner. A stop for public transport is situated only 50 m from the hotel. Nearby are diverse shops, countless restaurants, bars, pubs, cafés and entertainment venues (within 1 km), as is a nightclub. The centre is easily reached by car or by taking a short walk.

Facilities

The hotel was built in 1880. Guests have a choice of 8 suites and 86 double rooms located in two 5-storey buildings with lifts. 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. Amenities include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and drinks machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. 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. There are a number of shops as well. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a childcare service, medical assistance, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry, a hotel doctor and a hotel shuttle bus. Complimentary newspapers are available. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.

Rooms

Rooms feature a living area, a kitchen and a bathroom. Air conditioning and central heating ensure comfortable temperatures. Rooms have a double bed or a queen-size bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. A shower and a bathtub are included the bathrooms. A hairdryer, bathrobes and a telephone are available for daily use. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment

The sports and entertainment facilities at the hotel ensure that guests have plenty of activities to choose from during their stay. A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including a gym and massage treatments.

Meals

Dining facilities include a restaurant, a café and a bar. Catering options include half board and full board. At breakfast and lunch, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options. Non-alcoholic beverages are available.

*=local charge