Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves
Historic hotel in a 17th-century building with pool, restaurant, and garden. Centre of Chaves, free parking. Rating 9.0/10.
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The essentials, no fluff:
Central location with historical heritage
The hotel occupies a 17th-century building listed as a national monument, located in the centre of Chaves near the Roman Bridge. The location receives a rating of 9.5/10 from guests.
Spacious outdoor areas
Features a 15,000 m² garden with seasonal outdoor pool overlooking the city and mountains. Pool includes bar, sun loungers, parasols, and beach towels.
Varied dining services
Has restaurant, bar, snack bar, and café. Rooms include in-room breakfast service. Guests especially value the breakfast with recurring positive scores.
Accessibility and adaptations
Offers rooms adapted for people with reduced mobility, adapted parking, lift, WC with support bars, and access to upper floors by lift.
Who is this suitable for
Family getaway with outdoor activities and scenic surroundings
When it is an ideal choice
- Travellers interested in historical heritage seeking accommodation in a monumental 17th-century building.
- Families with children, thanks to pool, play area, kids’ club, and babysitting services (extra charge).
- People with reduced mobility, with multiple adaptations and accessibility throughout the establishment.
- Travellers who value a central location with easy access to historical attractions without needing a car.
When to consider alternatives
- Buscas piscina disponible todo el año, ya que la del hotel es de temporada.
- Prefieres un alojamiento más moderno sin elementos históricos.
- Necesitas un hotel con parking reservable con antelación, ya que el parking es gratuito pero sin reserva previa.
What travelers say
Top rated highlights
- Breakfast valued positively by guests, with recurring mentions in reviews.
- Central location highly appreciated, with easy access to historical points of interest.
- Well-maintained and spacious facilities, especially the outdoor areas.
- Quiet atmosphere and outstanding cleanliness noted in guest reviews.
Things to consider
- The pool is seasonal, not available all year round.
- Some guests have noted specific aspects of comfort and condition of facilities.
- Isolated comments have been registered about the staff's treatment.
Location and nearby points
Located in the historic centre of Chaves, a short distance from the Roman Bridge (700 m) and nearby castles such as Santo Estêvão and Castro da Curralha (6 km).
Restaurant Cozinha do Convento 30 metres away, and other dining options like O Príncipe and Confeitaria Bom Gosto 300 metres away.
Vila Real Airport 68 km away.
Nearby points of interest and transport
Frequently asked questions
What is the hotel's rating?
The hotel has a rating of 9.0/10 based on 2,440 guest reviews. It especially stands out in location (9.5/10), staff (9.3/10), cleanliness, and comfort (both 9.1/10).
Does it include breakfast?
The hotel offers in-room breakfast service. Guests value the quality of the breakfast positively.
Is there WiFi?
Yes, the hotel offers free WiFi throughout the establishment, although the rating for this service is 8.2/10.
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