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 3498 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
S
Simon • extended_group • gb
8
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
C
Cesar • couple • es
9
Pros:

Un lugar precioso.

Cons:

En recepción me dejaron bajar las maletas y equipaje para decirme una vez dentro, que la habitación estaba en edificio de enfrente.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
I
Ingrid • couple • pt
10
Bonito e bem localizado
Pros:

O local é muito bonito, luxuoso e rústico ao mesmo tempo. Fica muito bem localizado na cidade de Chaves e é acolhedor e funcional. Ótima estadia.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
F
Fernando • couple • es
9
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
D
didier • couple • fr
8
Superbe hôtel
Pros:

Superbe hôtel situé dans un ancien fort dominant la ville. A privilégier en été pour profiter de la piscine extérieure.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Aniceto • couple • es
10
Mejor imposible
Pros:

Ya lo conocia. Lo q mas me gidya es q dea un edificio emblemático.

Cons:

Nada. Todo genomenal.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
C
Castanho • solo_traveller • pt
9
Pros:

Cumplicidade do espaco

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • gb
8
Comfortable, relaxing hotel in a great location close to the old town.
Pros:

Lots of indoor and outdoor space to relax. We were there two nights and didn’t see it all. All the public areas are immaculate and very clean. The restaurant is light and spacious and serves a very good breakfast. Lots of parking but the uneven cobbles and cambers can make it tricky to manoeuvre a heavy motorcycle. The staff were very helpful and dealt with issues and requests quickly.

Cons:

I stayed in room 12 which was at the end of the attic corridor and had a sloping ceiling on three sides. This made the room feel very small, especially the bathroom which was awkward to move around in.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Pascal • couple • fr
9
Lieu d'exception
Pros:

Magnifique couvent dans un ancien fort très bien restauré. Nous avons aimé nous promener dans les dédales des couloirs et admirer objets et peintures. Centre ville accessible à pied. Chambre confortable pas très grande.

Cons:

Petit déjeuner pas à la hauteur d'un 4 étoiles.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Elisa • family_with_children • pt
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Silvio • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
E
Eduardo • extended_group • es
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
D
Doriange • couple • pt
10
Maravillosa
Pros:

Restauración realizada a una edificación antigua. Variedad desayuno, platos ofrecidos en el restaurante para la cena. Piscina, actividades que puedes realizar (sala de juegos, tenis).

Cons:

.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
M
Miguel • couple • pt
10
Extraordinário! Sem dúvida a repetir!
Pros:

Tudo

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Eva Sánchez Alcalde • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

Todo en general me gustó y me agradó mucho

Cons:

Que la ventana de la habitación daba a una cubierta plana donde había aparatos que hacían ruido.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
B
Benvinda • couple • us
8
Pros:

Unique property

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
A
Allan • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

This is my 2nd stay at the Fort in Chaves .
Plenty of free parking ,easy walk into town .
Buffet breakfast was very good .

We would stay here again

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
G
Guida • couple • pt
10
Muito Boa!
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
O
Olga • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

Las instalaciones, el trato del personal, ubicacion

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
R
Rui • solo_traveller • pt
9
2026-09-20 • via Nuitee