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Forte de São Francisco Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, free cabanas
Reception
Economy Twin Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine, pool views
Interior detail
Forte de São Francisco Hotel overlooks a challenging 18-hole golf course and offers an elegant retreat. Relax in the sauna or enjoy two pool options - a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests often praise the attentive and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Twin Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Economy Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Twin Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Rainfall showerhead
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Chaves, Forte de São Francisco Hotel is in the city center. Nadir Afonso Contemporary Art Museum and Chaves Railway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Forte de Sao Francisco and Roman Baths and Palace of Justice. Relax and indulge in the area's hot springs, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Map
Rua Terreiro da Cavalaria, Forte de Sao Francisco, Chaves, 5400-435

What's nearby

  • Forte de Sao Francisco - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Chaves Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Torre de Menagem & Museu Militar - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chaves Railway Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Roman Baths and Palace of Justice - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pastelaria Carlton - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria Maria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cervejaria Restaurante O Príncipe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gold Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pensão Flávia - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Forte de São Francisco Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel in the city center
A poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Forte de São Francisco Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Cozinha do Convento, offers lunch, dinner, and pool views. Guests can also expect to find a garden, a playground and an arcade/game room.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, an area shuttle, and meeting rooms
  • A vending machine, a foosball table, and an elevator
Room features
All 58 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like safes and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 250 m
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Bar da Piscina
  • Cozinha do Convento
  • Lobby Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Foosball table
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height door lock
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1997
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 93

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Chaves Forte
Forte Chaves
Forte De Sao Francisco Hotel Chaves
Forte Hotel Chaves
Forte São Francisco
Forte São Francisco Chaves
Forte São Francisco Hotel
Forte São Francisco Hotel Chaves
Forte De Sao Francisco
Forte de São Francisco Hotel Hotel
Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves
Forte de São Francisco Hotel Hotel Chaves

Frequently asked questions

Does Forte de São Francisco Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Forte de São Francisco Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Forte de São Francisco Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Forte de São Francisco Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forte de São Francisco Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Forte de São Francisco Hotel located?

This family-friendly Chaves hotel is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Forte de Sao Francisco, Chaves Railway Museum, and Museu da Região Flaviense. Museu de Arte Sacra da Catedral de Chaves and Nadir Afonso Contemporary Art Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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