Hotel description Forte Sao Francisco
Dating back to the 16th century, this former cloister was completely renovated in 1997 and opened as this hotel. Surrounded by a 1500 m² square garden, this hotel comprises 2 floors with altogether 58 rooms, of which 5 are suites. The hotels facilities include a lobby area with 24 hour reception, a safe, a currency exchange desk, lifts, a theatre hall, conference rooms, lounge areas, a wine bar, a chapel and a car park. Dining options include a café, a bar and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant. It is also possible to make use of the in-house laundry and room services as well as the public Internet terminal.
Room description
The comfortable and stylishly furnished rooms come with a tiled bathroom with a hairdryer and bathing jacket, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV and radio. Additional features include a minibar/ fridge, air conditioning, central heating and a hire safe .
Sport activities description
In the outdoor complex is a swimming pool as well as a sun terrace with sun loungers, bathing towels and parasols. For an additional fee, guests may take advantage of the sauna and Jacuzzi. Additionally tennis, table tennis, billiard/snooker facilities are also available. Banana boat rides can be tried out and a gym is available for those who want to keep fit.
Meal service description
Guests may select breakfast from a buffet. Lunch and dinner may be selected from the à la carte menu. Furthermore, it is possible to book a half-board stay.
Hotel location description Forte Sao Francisco
The historic hotel is located close to the town centre of Chaves. Within just 500 m, guests may reach links to the public transport network as well as a wide variety of shopping facilities as well as various bars, restaurants and nightclubs. The airport lies around 180 km away.
Payment methods description
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.
How to get there
GPS: N 41°44'33.63" W 7°28'11.52"
Description Forte Sao Francisco
- » Number of floors (annex building): 2
- » Year of construction: 1997
- » Suites: 1
- » Number of floors (main building): 2
- » Last renovated: 2012
- » Junior Suites: 3
- » Total number of rooms: 58
- » Disabled rooms: 2
- » Double / twin rooms: 53
Hotel type
- » Charming hotel
- » Holiday village
- » Family friendly hotel
- » City hotel
- » Business hotel
- » Conference hotel
- » Historic hotel
Methods of payment
- » Visa
- » American Express
- » MasterCard
- » Diners Club
Room facilities (Standard room)
- » Central air-conditioned
- » Radio
- » Satellite / cable TV
- » Wheelchair accessible
- » TV
- » Hairdryer
- » Bathroom
- » Bath
- » Central heating
- » Safe
- » Fridge
- » Internet access
- » Disabled bathroom
- » Direct dial telephone
- » Minibar
- » Double bed
Facilities
- » Safe
- » Sun loungers
- » Room service
- » Money Exchange
- » Laundry service
- » 24h. Reception
- » Public Internet
- » 24h check-in
- » Lift-s
- » Cafe
- » WLAN access point
- » Sauna
- » Snack / pool bar
- » Fresh water pool
- » Parasols
- » Mini club
- » Car park
- » Children's pool
- » Gym
- » Bar-s
- » Air-conditioned in common areas
- » TV room
- » Game room
- » Breakfast room
- » Theatre
- » Conference room
- » Reception area
- » Restaurant -s
Restaurant
- » Lunch à la carte
- » Dinner à la carte
Activities
- » Bike / mountain bike
- » Tennis
- » Basketball
- » Badminton
- » Banana boat
- » Table Tennis
- » Darts
Interest points
- » Historical Center: 100m
Distances (in meters)
- » Bar / Pub: 500m
- » River / Tâmega: 500m
- » Forest: 1km
- » Shopping facilities: 500m
- » Restaurants: 500m
- » Bus station: 500m
- » Public transport: 500m
- » Disco / Club: 500m
- » OPO Airport - Oporto: 160km