Hotel ★★★★ Guimarães, Braga

Hotel de Guimaraes Business & SPA

8.9/10
Very good 1998 guest reviews
Suitable for Family trip in a convenient, well-connected urban location

4-star hotel with spa and heated pool in the historic centre of Guimarães. Free parking, restaurant and excellent price-to-quality ratio.

The essentials, no fluff:

Location in the historic center

Located on Rua Eduardo Manuel De Almeida, the hotel is less than a 15-minute walk from the main monuments of Guimarães: the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, city walls and Salado Monument. Covas Train Station is 2 km away.

Spa and wellness facilities included

Features year-round heated pool, fitness centre with personal trainer and fitness classes, sauna, spa area and massages. Some services like hammam, hot tub and specific treatments incur additional charges.

Free parking without prior reservation

Offers free private garage parking without the need to reserve in advance. Also has a space adapted for people with reduced mobility.

Accessibility for reduced mobility

Wheelchair accessible with WC with support bars, adapted parking and lift. Facilitates access for people with reduced mobility.

Who is this suitable for

Family trip in a convenient, well-connected urban location

When it is an ideal choice

  • Business travellers seeking a hotel with meeting rooms, office services and central location.
  • Couples interested in spa and wellness, with access to heated pool, couples massages and body treatments.
  • Families valuing spacious rooms, children’s menu and childcare services.
  • Tourists wishing to explore the historical heritage of Guimarães without needing a car, given the proximity to monuments.

When to consider alternatives

  • Buscas alojamiento sin servicios de spa o bienestar, ya que estas instalaciones son una característica central del hotel.
  • Prefieres evitar hoteles con servicios adicionales de pago, pues varios tratamientos de spa y servicios de limpieza conllevan costes extra.
  • Necesitas proximidad inmediata al aeropuerto, ya que Vila Real está a 70 km de distancia.

What travelers say

Top rated highlights

  • Attending and professional staff, highlighted as one of the best-rated aspects by guests.
  • Varied and quality buffet breakfast, mentioned positively in multiple reviews.
  • Spacious and comfortable rooms with good amenities.
  • Well-maintained and modern facilities, including spa and pool.

Things to consider

  • Some guests have noted variability in breakfast quality on occasion.
  • Isolated experiences of less satisfactory customer service, though staff receive overall high ratings.
  • Additional services like full spa, hammam, sauna and specialised massages incur extra costs.
  • Specialised cleaning services (ironing, laundry, dry cleaning) incur additional charges.

Location and nearby points

Located in the historic centre of Guimarães, less than a 15-minute walk from the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, medieval walls and Salado Monument.

Dominican Church and Convent 750 metres away, Padrão de D. João I 850 metres and Casa dos Lobo Machado 900 metres.

Covas Train Station 2 km away.

Vila Real Airport 70 km away, requires car transport or shuttle service.

Nearby points of interest and transport

Tren Covas 2 km
Iglesia y Convento de las Dominicas 750 m
Padrão de D. João I 850 m
Casa dos Lobo Machado 900 m
Padrão do Salado 1 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolação e Santos Passos 1,1 km
Palacio de los Duques de Braganza 1,6 km
Aeropuerto de Vila Real 70 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the hotel's rating?

The hotel has a score of 8.9 out of 10 based on 1998 guest reviews. It especially stands out in staff (9.3), comfort (9.1) and cleanliness (9.2).

Is parking free?

Yes, the hotel offers free private garage parking without the need to reserve in advance. It also has a space adapted for people with reduced mobility.

What does breakfast include?

Yes, the hotel offers a buffet breakfast served in D. Maria restaurant. It includes a variety of options, although some services like children’s menu have additional charges.

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