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We Love —
- Enjoy a river view room during your stay in this charming property with its quirky design touches
- Our members will receive a wine cellar visit and a free spa access during their stay
- Porto is fast becoming a popular destination, quieter than Lisbon but big on culture and just as pretty
Celebrating Hospitality Excellence: This hotel won the Certificate of Excellence from the world's leading review website, which honours hotels & accommodations that consistently demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence.
Your Destination —
Straddling the River Douro just a few kilometres inland from the Atlantic, Porto, in the country's northwest, is closer to Spanish Galicia than it is to Lisbon. Porto possesses an appealing pan-Iberian atmosphere to complement its many historic charms; the old city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The hotel is located in the heart of the city of Nova de Gaia on the south side of the river, just a short 5 minute drive to the historic centre of Porto and the famous caves.
Cross to the south side of the Douro River, over the Ponte Dom Luís I, and you leave the city of Porto for the separate town of Vila Nova de Gaia. The riverfront here - facing Porto's Ribeira - also has a long line of cafés, bars and restaurants; cruise boats dock along the esplanade, while the wooden craft with sails are known as barcos rabelos, the traditional boats once used to transport wine casks downriver from the Douro port estates.
The views are, if anything, better from Gaia than from the Porto side, looking back across to a largely eighteenth-century cityscape, with few modern buildings intruding in the panoramic sweep from Palácio de Cristal gardens to cathedral towers.
The city centre is architecturally fascinating, with many of the buildings faced with distinctive blue-patterned Portuguese tiling. Outside this area, though, Porto's undoubted traditional appeal is balanced by the trappings of a lively modern European city - making it an ideal destination if you're looking for a rich mix of culture and fun.
Your Hotel —
This hotel offers spacious rooms, a restaurant, bar, sauna and wellness centre with various beauty treatments. An unforgettable location gives guests easy access to Ribeira, El Corte Ingles shopping and the endless delights of the Porto riverside. Unrivaled concierge service in the reception can lead you to the city's hidden gems and world-famous port wine cellars.
Number of rooms: 179
Restaurant
Bar
Sauna
Wellness centre
Some services may incur additional charges, payable locally.
Your Room —
This offer is based on an upgrade to a River View Room.
2 Adults
+ 1 Child
or
3 Adults
Rooms are equipped with everything you will need to enjoy a comfortable and pleasant stay. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature modern bedding, TV, a well-lit work desk and an en suite bathroom.
Please note: the bed for the 3rd/4th guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed.
Your Board Basis —
This offer is based on a bed and breakfast stay.
Food and Friends is the new culinary concept of Holiday Inn Gaia Porto. Located at the hotel's lobby, its menu is inspired in the traditional Portuguese cuisine and is the perfect space for relaxing.
The bar has a variety of beers and cocktails and also organises regular live music shows.
Eating out is a way of life in Portugal, and the wide choice of restaurants in Porto thoroughly reflects this, offering a great choice of dining options at all levels. Fresh and salted fish (bacalhau) is strong point, and, for the less squeamish, so is the local tripe specialty.
Your Time —
Just for you: free access to the hydrotherapy pool at the Spa & 20% discount on treatments
Located on the 22nd floor, the fitness centre is equipped with cardio training machines and other equipment to help you reach your fitness goals.
Please note: to access the spa it is mandatory to use a cap and slippers. Guests are welcome to bring their own, or can purchase them from the hotel.
Your Journey —
Flights: The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: Private transfers can be added at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee (where available).
The transfer time/distance from Porto airport is approximately 20 min/23 km.
Looking for more options in Porto? —
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- a large selection of room types and flexibility in departure dates & length of stay
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