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Reviews of GA Palace Hotel & Spa, a XIXth-Century Villa 5 stars

Rua Alexandre Herculano 311, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-053 Porto, Portugal

#4 of 236 hotels in Porto

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 867 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    8.0
    A very pleasant weekend away in a luxurious hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room with Balcony and Bridge View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Probably a little overpriced for what you actually get in terms of room size and balcony, but not much to dislike.

    Luxury hotel, very close to all the main tourist attractions, lovely pool area, excellent buffet breakfast, friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    10
    Loved every moment spent st this hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite Palace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Home away from home … service 10/10 will definitely recommend this hotel

    Staff excellent

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite Palace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful hotel, with a great breakfast, lovely decor and details and fantastic customer service. Ana Martins at the front desk in particular was just wonderful in helping to make arrangements for restaurant reservations and all the other details. Would stay again

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    10
    Fabulous elegant hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Suite Palace
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The music round the pool could sometimes be a bit intrusive and isn't really necessary for a spa environment. But the staff were very good about it if we asked them to turn the volume down.

    I have travelled extensively and this is undoubtedly one of the finest hotels I've ever stayed in... every day when we returned from our sightseeing it felt like coming home as the staff couldn't be more welcoming or attentive. The rooms are bright and spacious and the beds are super comfortable... it was so quiet we slept better than we have for years!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    10
    Amazing!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Everything - superb hotel, facilities, food, staff, location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great beautiful hotel, amazing spa, perfect location!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable stay in luxury hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We ate in the restauafrant on e evening and the service was very slow and muddled. They were short staffed. Excellent cocktails in the bar though

    Very comfortable. Spacious rooms which were very clean. Great breakfasts. Staff very helpful, pool lovely

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    10
    Loved this hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful hotel, close to old town but in quiet location. Friendly and welcoming staff, nothing was too much trouble.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    10
    A perfect hotel to stay in whilst exploring Porto.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite Palace
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Leaving !

    Just loved the overall design and furnishing of the hotel especially our bedroom and dining area. All the staff were so helpful and friendly Easy to walk everywhere from the hotel Would recommend to my friends

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    8.0
    It was a beautiful hotel, not for families.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite Palace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were small. They wanted to impose no children at the pool except for the morning 8-11 slot (during breakfast and it was too cold to swim)- after speaking with management they waved this because the hotel was not in full capacity. The spa is a room that has no door- it has a temporary divide, you can hear everything outside. Pool area was small. I would not suggest this hotel for families at all.

    The hotel was beautiful! Breakfast was great. Sauna was good.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    9.0
    Lovely comfortable hotel, well located and wonderful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room with Balcony and Bridge View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy generator meant we couldn’t really use the balcony. Very quiet room though with very effective air conditioning

    Staff were very helpful and professional, particularly by the pool Great location and fantastic breakfast

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    10
    Just great!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Genuinely can’t find a fault

    Everything about this hotel was superb from check in to check out! Service was exceptional and the room modern and clean The swimming pool was an added bonus!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    10
    Luxury hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything. A quality hotel

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    One minor thing caught my attention - that the pancakes at breakfast are not freshly made. They are laid out on the buffet and cold. I did ask for fresh ones, but they brought me some from the kitchen moments later that had probably been made an hour earlier, and so not fresh. This can be easily corrected.

    The hotel was as good in real life as it was in the pictures. Very new, luxurious and clean. Great amenities. The smell throughout the hotel was amazing. The staff was outstanding, from the porter to reception to the restaurant, the service was amazing. The location was good, close enough so that you could walk to the main attractions, but not be in the middle of them. The pool is heated all year around, which means even in the height of winter you can go for a dip (it is half indoors and half outdoors). I will definitely come back next time I am in Porto.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    9.0
    Stunning hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The menu is limited and some dishes are okay. The steam room was not working one of the days.

    The hotel is absolutely stunning and the staff are fantastic.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    10
    Beautiful first class hotel in a perfect location in Porto.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Executive Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The TV in the mirror was a bit difficult to see and more guidance on its operation would be helpful.

    Beautiful new hotel in great location. The rooms were spacious and beautifully appointed. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The breakfast selection is amazing.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    10
    Outstanding
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The interior is amazing and the staff so friendly nothing is a hassle for the staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful hotel. Decor was exceptional. Staff in bar, restaurant and pool were fantastic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite Palace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reception staff were not as welcoming or accommodating and often quite abrupt. Did not go over and above but did their job efficiently. The menu during the day and evening could have been more varied. We noticed that not many guests used the restaurant in the evening despite it being beautifully appointed and staff always courteous and welcoming. Lighting in the bedroom was poor. No mirrors located by the dressing table, no well lit area of the bedroom. Tea was not replenished. No fresh milk in fridge only tiny amount of UHT milk.

    The restaurant staff especially at breakfast were warm friendly and efficient. Fabulous breakfast buffet and hot breakfast food cooked to order. The spa and pool staff were also exceptional.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable stay and very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Executive Double Room with Balcony and Bridge View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location could of been better

    Gorgeous inside and out

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful hotel great staff and great location!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    10
    Absolutely wonderful- will definitely visit again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Master Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautifully decorated

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    10
    Will return & refer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Truly 5 star & excellent staff training

    Design & Decor outstanding Breakfast & Dinner in & out & living room pool & spa excellent

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    10
    Great spa hotel in center of Porto
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean friendly and updated

    Room are extremely comfortable and the spa is great. Staff is happy and helpful and the breakfast is the most amazing breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room with Balcony and Bridge View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really comfortable, amazing breakfast, nice pool for relaxing

    Stayed in September 2024

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