Location
This comfortable hotel is located in the heart of the shopping and commercial centre of Porto. Only 15 km away from Francisco Sá Carneiro airport and a good connection to the A1 motorway makes travelling around the area even easier. Worth-seeing attractions include a walk to Casa da Música (around 500 m away) or the Modern Art Museum (just 1 km away). Links to the public transport system, as well as a diversity of shops and entertainment venues are only a stone's throw from the hotel (50 m). The famous port wine cellars are only 5 km from the hotel.
Facilities
251 rooms, including 18 suites and 192 double rooms, are located on 19 storeys and can be reached by lift. Check-in and check-out are possible at any time at the 24-hour reception desk. Services and facilities include a safe, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a conference room and a business centre. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park.
Rooms
Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Some rooms have a balcony, which gives guests additional space for rest and relaxation. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed. A safe and a minibar are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. Internet access, a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and a radio provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and 151 non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
Guests can balance exercise with relaxation in the outdoor pool or in one of the 2 indoor pools. The freshwater pool area, part of which is heated, also includes children's pools. A hot tub can soothe sore muscles (for a fee). The hotel offers a range of indoor sporting activities, for example a gym, squash, callisthenics and aerobics. The hotel offers a range of facilities in the wellness area. Options include a spa and, for an additional fee, a sauna, a steam bath and massage treatments. Parents can unwind while the kids can participate in an entertainment programme full of fun activities (for a fee).
Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. A number of specialities await guests in the air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant. Catering options include half board and full board. At breakfast, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. The hotel also offers special catering options.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.