Forte De São Francisco, 5400-435 Chaves, Portugal
#7 of 13 hotels in Chaves
Guests' ChoiceBased on 305 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 June 2024
Nigel
United KingdomRoom was fine but on the small side
My second visit here and I love this place. Great location - easy walking distance of the town and a really interesting hotel, with spectacular conversion from the old fort.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 8 June 2024
David
AustraliaPlease please please get some new pillows… they were awful!
Beautiful setting and great pool area. The food was simple but beautifully cooked and the portions large and great value. The breakfast was very good.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Linda
United KingdomNothing to dislike, so much so, we have extended our stay
A wonderful historic building. The facilities are perfect, a lovely pool in a lovely setting, a spacious air conditioned room with a modern bathroom. The food in the restaurant was excellent and the staff are all helpful and friendly.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Paula
PortugalNothing
The whole building and its facilities, especially, the outside area
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Colin
United KingdomEverything was good
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Neil
United Kingdomvery little! there was a wedding on during our stay so some facilities were not available, bar closed a little early
Rooms we're spacious and well appointed, clearly a 4 star hotel with its facilities, pool, general quality of everything. Excellent offerings at breakfast. Our 2nd stay as a touring group and will return again.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Nathan
United KingdomA little more electrical outlet support / tech for the rooms would be good
Interesting and clean and safe
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Robert
United KingdomWonderful building , lovely rooms and great breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Mark
PortugalI did not use the pool but the facilities looked very nice. Breakfast was good with a decent variety and local foods. Room was also good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Karen
United KingdomThe parking wasn’t ideal for motorcycles.
Just outside the town. Clean, modern rooms. Good selection of food and drinks for breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Dean
AustraliaNothing about the hotel that we didn’t like. The town is very suitable for a baby pram as the cobble stones are everywhere.
Breakfast was great. The town was nice and close.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Paul
United KingdomWhat wasn't to like. A magnificent setting for a hotel, and a good base to explore Chaves and the surrounding area. We ate in the restaurant one evening (you have to book at reception), there weren't many other there but the food was excellent. As with other hotels breakfast is buffet style and the staff ensure that the food is refreshed on a regular basis. An interesting building in its own right.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
David
United KingdomNice to see english on the dinner menu but choice was limited
The whole place is amazing. Central location, secure parking within the courtyard. Pool and views. Breakfast good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Pedro
Portugal-
Nice experience to sleep on old fort with very spacious rooms. The building is very well renovated and has all necessary facilities for a pleasant stay. The breakfast is good.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Russellb
United StatesAir conditioning
Awesome
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Davidfp
SpainStaff is too serious I might say. We know it's a posh place, but a simple smile would not hurt. Don't take the comment bad, they are very professional and handled us real good. I just miss the smile on their faces.
The place itself is charming. Amazing breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Paul
United KingdomNothing !
Superb property in a great location An exceptional breakfast as well - highly recommended
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Mary
PortugalNOTHING
EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Yuchu
FranceWe like it all.
The location, view, the staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Álvaro
SpainWe arrived on a Sunday (2 nights) so we couldn't use the restaurant (it was closed). Yes, there was room service but, despite being in a suite, no appropriate furniture for dining in the room!
Staff was friendly and compliant
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Jane
United KingdomWe had attic rooms which were fine but I would go for a room with a view for any future booking.
We had lunch when we arrived which was really good. The breakfast was also very good. We loved the charm of the former convent, lots of historical objects.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Joao
PortugalGreat historical site. walking distance from city centre
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Celia
United KingdomHave had better toiletries in three star hotels - no tissues or soap holder No option to re-use towels - fresh towels everyday which is not necessary on a three day stay - not environmentally friendly.
Very pleasant staff
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Chris
United KingdomAll good
A wonderful historic building inside a fort! Elegant with beautiful antiques, especially ceramics, in the corridors. A very good restaurant and excellent breakfast.
Stayed in October 2023
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