Av. Émidio Navarro 21, 3000-150 Coimbra, Portugal
#26 of 33 hotels in Coimbra
Guests' ChoiceBased on 372 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Location
9.5
Facilities
7.4
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
5.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 June 2024
David
United KingdomWi Fi could only be obtained in foyer,television in room had three channels only and no tea making facilities as part of the package
The location is good and beds comfortable and the breakfast very good
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Rumyana
BulgariaGreat staff and location and cosy remainings for old times style
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Timothy
United KingdomQuaint art-deco hotel in an excellent central location. Very good breakfast with wide selection of continental style food plus traditional eggs & bacon. Staff very friendly & helpful. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Elinor
AustraliaBit noisy facing the river, but location means right in the heart of tourist area and restaurant area, so should be tired and well fed by bedtime anyway.
Beautiful old building, quaint well functioning lift, great breakfast room and good breakfast.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Paulo
CanadaThe hotel seems tired and in need of a “cosmetic lift” to revive it. Beautiful high ceilings in our room but the tub( and yeah for having a tub when son many hotels don’t these days) was looking old and stained . Shower curtains that blow in on one’s body during a shower is not a nice thing either. Bathroom needs updating. The bed was a double. I’d put in a queen and modernize the lighting and night stands to accommodate a larger bed. A mini fridge would’ve been appreciated too. There is no parking at the hotel so we had to leave the car nearby in a very tight spot which was of concern.
Proximity to historic area and Coimbra university was terrific and it was close to the river and restaurants. I liked the historic nature of the hotel itself. Even though I don’t like elevators it was definitely a treat to ride in such an old fashioned one. The honour bar was nice to have and staff were helpful.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Alice
United StatesThe hotel needs updating but is in a perfect location. There are lots of restaurants near by and the University Library is a must see.
Our upgraded room was very spacious. The bed was comfy and the bathroom had a large bathtub. We were given a complimentary bottle of champagne and a dessert. The A-C worked very well and the room was sound proof. Breakfast was good. The front desk staff went above and beyond to assist us with our next reservation when I was unable to contact the host.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Doway
PhilippinesThere were, like, only 4 TV channels. Wifi only works in the lobby.
Excellent location, food, architecture. Lovely elevator.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Adrian
RomaniaOnly has wifi in the lobby. It shouldn’t be that hard to install some access points at each floor.
Immersive in the historical vibe of the building.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Debs
United KingdomA lot of roadworks although that’s not the hotels fault
Location. And we were given an upgrade!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Amy
IrelandWhole hotel needs a bit of TLC, everything drab and worn, a bit of paint some new carpets would make this a stunning hotel again
Close to the centre of Coimbra
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
David
AustraliaParking was a bit of a challenge due to ongoing roadwork outside the hotel, but once that is complete I'm sure things will be much better.
Location was great for visiting central Coimbra and the university. The hotel is of the Grand Old Style, and breakfast reflected that, a delightful classical dining room and settings, great service. The toaster was a bit erratic - first slice came out white, the next brown, the third on fire - but that added to the charrm!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
David
United KingdomThe historic nature of the hotel. The Art Deco interior and furnishing was a delight.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Joanne
AustraliaThere was a lot of roadwork going on outside the building but with the windows closed it was still fairly quiet. No tea or coffee making facilities in room and no fridge.
Good location. It was a lovely historical building. Rooms were quite spacious. There was a nice sitting/lounge area.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Vernon
CanadaNothing
Location was excellent ... could walk to just about everything. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
David
United KingdomWiFi not good!
Crazy old fashioned hotel full of charm. Fab location and when they finally finish the landscaping the views over the river will be great
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Delvirio
United KingdomNeeds modernisation
Location, Breakfast, view of the Rio Mondego
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Liesl
AustraliaIf I had to be picky, I’d say the shower head could have been larger.
It was great being able to stay in a 98 year old hotel. It was like stepping back in time once inside the hotel. The furniture is dated but what stories they must tell from days gone by. The beds were comfortable and the room was very spacious. The included breakfast was amazing too. Reception staff extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
William
United StatesWonderfull breakfast in a beautiful dinning room.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Lianne
AustraliaWifi was unavailable in room but available in downstairs common spaces. Toiletries available but fairly basic.
We spent two nights here and found the location perfect. It was so close to amazing restaurants, bars, cafes and shopping malls. The view to the river was beautiful and fun to watch activity on the streets. Reception staff were friendly and helpful, nothing seemed like too much trouble and we enjoyed the candy available there! The atmosphere and decor of this old hotel was like stepping back in time to a bygone era. We felt privileged to experience such a treasure of Coimbra. The lift was a highlight and we laughed every time we used it, watching ourselves sitting on the leather clad bench. Our room was huge with plenty of space and a small reception room upon entering with high ceilings.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Vanessa
CanadaThe beds could have been more comfortable.
Great location, wonderful staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Milton
United StatesNo WiFi in rooms, only in lobby.
Location and friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Austin
PortugalNothing to report
Excellent location, clean rooms, helpful and polite staff, Good breakfast and quiet ambiance.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
George
CanadaA relatively minor complaint, but the wifi was completely inadequate, at least in our room.
The facilities were elegant and excellently maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful. The location was ideal.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Sue
PortugalThis is an historic hotel which was a little tired in places it had a lovely feel to it. There was a comfortable lounge for the guests to relax in and breakfast was served in the dining room. The location was excellent, very close to the train station and to cafes and restaurants. The staff were helpful and friendly and made our stay very enjoyable.
Stayed in March 2024
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