Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location in a fort / pleasant surroundings
Beautiful and well-liked pool
Friendly, attentive staff (special gestures noted)
Good value for money / luxury feel at a fair price
Ample free parking
Pleasant interior spaces, terrace and activities (billiards, on-site sights)
Cons:
Breakfast / restaurant often considered subpar for the category; extra charges for eggs
Some rooms dated, small windows or attic-style rooms
Noisy air conditioning or mini-fridge reported; hard pillows
Room cleaning inconsistent in a few cases
External events/guests at the pool can disturb peace
Some rooms have views onto the parking lot

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Generally good (guests mention fresh-smelling towels and bedding) but some reports that room cleaning can be inconsistent or 'leaves a bit to be desired'.
Service
9.9
Consistently praised: staff described as attentive, friendly and helpful (special gestures like birthday attention noted); reception and bar singled out positively.
Location
9.7
Excellent location (in a fort, pleasant surroundings) and ample free parking; a few notes about some rooms facing the parking area or limited window views, but overall highly rated.
Room Quality
7.8
Mixed: some rooms described as spacious and comfortable, but multiple mentions of dated decor, small attic windows, basic extra beds, low-end bathrooms, hard pillows and noisy AC/fridge.
Amenities
9.5
Very strong amenity offering: the pool is repeatedly praised, plus billiards, terrace and on-site sights within the fort; some guests noted the pool/restaurant are a bit distant from the main building and external events can intrude.
Value for Money
9.4
Perceived as good value ('luxury at a good price', comparable to a parador); many guests would recommend and repeat the stay.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Weakness noted in breakfast/restaurant: multiple guests find the breakfast disappointing for a 4-star hotel and mention extra charges for eggs; overall F&B is an area for improvement.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall very positive: many repeat guests and strong recommendations due to atmosphere, location and pool; occasional disruptions from external events and some service/room issues temper perfection.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 02:53

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort

Luxurious Amenities for Relaxation

Central Location with Free Parking

Experience the perfect blend of history and modernity at Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves. Enjoy the comfort of air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, and relax in the 15,000 m² garden with a picturesque outdoor pool. Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and bar, or grab a snack at the convenient snack bar. Stay active with the tennis court and outdoor swimming pool. Explore the city center just a short walk away, visiting iconic landmarks like the Roman Bridge and Chaves Castle. With free parking available, your stay at Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves is sure to be both memorable and convenient.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
When booking half board, note that drinks are not included.
Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Oct 12, 2026 until Mon, May 24, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: OPO

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 3451 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 9.5
Value for Money: 9.4
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 9.3
J
Jose • couple • es
9
Pros:

Ubicacion y piscina

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
M
Maria • solo_traveller • pt
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
H
Hugo Roberto • solo_traveller • pt
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
R
Román • family_with_children • es
10
Para repetir otra vez más
Pros:

El hotel es una maravilla. Es la segunda vez que estamos y es bonito con una estancia agradable. La piscina maravillosa

Cons:

La habitación era un poco más antigua que la que habíamos tenido anteriormente y la cama supletoria muy básica

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
C
courtoux • solo_traveller • fr
4
Moyen moyen moyen
Pros:

L emplacement est bien.

Cons:

L hôtel n est pas de toute jeunesse et cela se ressent. Le style n est plus au goût du jour, la salle de bain fait bas de gamme, le petit déjeuner n est pas très bon, le personnel sans être désagréable n est pas pour autant très sympathique.. tout est moyen..

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
V
Vera • couple • pt
7
Agradavel no Geral.
Pros:

Localização excelente, piscina muito agradável,

Cons:

O check-in no hotel as 16h é demasiado tarde.
O ar condicionado do quarto faz demasiado barulho.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
C
carla • extended_group • ch
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
B
Basilio • couple • es
9
Pros:

La piscina y las camas cómodas

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
S
Sandra • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

L'emplacement, la piscine, le château, l'espace et terrasse extérieur du petit déjeuner

Cons:

La vue sur le parking,fenêtre trop petite, et piscine et restaurant trop éloignée du bâtiment principal. Coffre fort de la chambre fermé

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
T
Teresa • couple • pt
5
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
P
Peixoto • solo_traveller • pt
9
Pros:

Estava tudo bom, o quarto, a piscina, o restaurante, o bar, a receção, os funcionários top.

Cons:

A limpeza dos quartos, achei que deixa um pouco a desejar.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
J
João • solo_traveller • pt
10
Pros:

Gostei do cheiro das toalhas e da roupa de cama

Cons:

Almofada era dura

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
K
Kevin • solo_traveller • pt
9
Bom hotel para abstrair dos grandes pólos urbanos
Pros:

O hotel fica localizado num forte, o que torna a experiência bastante agradável. Dentro do forte tem diversas coisas para visitar de forma gratuita. Pequeno almoço super aceitável. Ambiente tranquilo. Parque de estacionamento bastante amplo e gratuito. O quarto cumpriu os requisitos. As fotografias, inicialmente parecem estranhas e fora do contexto, porém todas as fotografias fazem realmente parte de todo o recinto. Recomendo e voltaria a repetir a experiência.

Cons:

Um dos dias, estava a decorrer um batizado/festa externo (pessoas que não estavam a dormir no hotel), e a dado momento eles começaram a "invadir" a piscina. Isso comprometeu a paz e o silêncio. A zona de refeições fica à frente da piscina. Posteriormente a festa deles continuou num espaço comum, onde circulam os hospedes. O acesso a pessoas externas devia estar mais delimitado, dividindo melhor as áreas.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
G
Gabrielle • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Very beautiful hotel!

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
P
pablo • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

Desyuno y piscina

Cons:

Todo muy bien

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
A
Abel_13 • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
A
Ana • couple • pt
10
Execelente.
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
Érica • couple • pt
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
P
PILAR • couple • es
10
Lujo a buen precio
Pros:

La atención, la ubicación, y alojarte a precio de hotel en un lugar que es especial, equivalente a un Parador. El detalle de ofrecernos una habitación superior, y ponernos en la habitación un detalle por ser nuestro cumpleaños.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
L
Luís Cabral • couple • pt
9
Pros:

A localização e a decoração

Cons:

Restaurante podia ser melhor e o quarto só com janelas de sótão

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee