Location
The modern hotel is situated close to a large shopping centre in the heart of Oporto, about 1.5 km form the centre Praça da República. Links to the transport network can easily be reached on foot lying about 50 m away. The airport is 15 km from the hotel.
Facilities
19 suites, 13 single rooms and 260 double rooms are located on 21 storeys and can be reached by 4 lifts. Multilingual staff (English, German, French) at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. Services such as a baggage storage service and a safe ensure a comfortable stay. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Additional amenities include a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a car hire service, medical assistance, room service (for a fee), an alarm call service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.
Rooms
Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. The rooms have a double bed and a sofa bed. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Guests will also find slippers in their rooms. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror, bathrobes and a telephone are provided. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The pool complex (for a fee) includes both indoor and outdoor pools, which are in part heated. The sun loungers are perfect for soaking up some sun. A hot tub can soothe sore muscles (for a fee). Billiards and callisthenics or, for a fee, a gym, are among the sport and leisure options available. There is a wellness area with a spa, a hammam, a beauty salon and a solarium and, for an additional fee, a sauna, a steam bath and massage treatments.
Meals
The hotel includes a non-smoking restaurant and a bar. The hotel offers a wide range of catering options. Half board and full board can be booked. At breakfast and lunch, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. The hotel also offers speci