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Rubens Hotels & SPA

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Porto Historic Center

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Suíte presidencial | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Rubens Hotels & SPA blends modern luxury with historic Porto charm. Guests can book a massage at the spa or dine at either of the two restaurants on property. For relaxation, visitors choose between indoor and outdoor pools complete with sun loungers and umbrellas.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suíte presidencial | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Suíte presidencial

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Tripla | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer

Suite Tripla

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Club Double or Twin Room (2) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Club Double or Twin Room (2)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Accessible, Courtyard View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Double or Twin Room, Accessible, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Superior Double or Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Vila Nova de Gaia, Rubens Hotels & SPA is in the city center. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Livraria Lello and Norte Shopping. Crystal Palace Gardens and Porto Botanical Garden are also worth visiting.
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Rua Azevedo Magalhães 161 - 165, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4000-520

What's nearby

  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Porto Historic Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ribeira Square - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Porto Cathedral - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Livraria Lello - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • General Torres Station - 6 min walk
  • Câmara de Gaia Station - 8 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Real Cervejaria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gallo Grigio - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Zé da Serra - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Italia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Adega Wine Bar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Rubens Hotels & SPA

Upscale hotel near Porto Historic Center
Near Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral, Rubens Hotels & SPA provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 71 individually furnished rooms include perks such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 20 per day)
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 18 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per room (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 60.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 31150/AL

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Property is also known as

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Rubens Hotel Royal Village - Gaia Porto Vila Nova de Gaia
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Hotel Rubens Hotel Royal Village - Gaia Porto
Rubens Hotel Gaia Porto
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Rubens Hotels & SPA Hotel
Rubens Hotels & SPA Vila Nova de Gaia
Rubens Hotel Royal Village Gaia Porto
Rubens Hotels & SPA Hotel Vila Nova de Gaia

Frequently asked questions

Does Rubens Hotels & SPA have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Rubens Hotels & SPA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rubens Hotels & SPA?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Rubens Hotels & SPA?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rubens Hotels & SPA?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Rubens Hotels & SPA provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:30 AM–6:30 PM on request. A fee of EUR 40 per room applies.

Where is Rubens Hotels & SPA located?

Located in Oliveira do Douro, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Real Companhia Velha Cellars, Porto Historic Center, and Porto Cathedral. Ribeira Square is 1 mi (1.6 km) away. Câmara de Gaia Station is 8 minutes by foot and Jardim do Morro Station is 10 minutes.

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