Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves Hotel is situated in historic 17th-century building, listed as a National Monument. It offers a 15 000 m² garden with an outdoor pool facing the city and surrounding mountains. Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves features comfortable rooms with air conditioning, TV, minibar, a private bathroom and free WiFi access. Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves Hotel has a restaurant, a bar and a snack-bar, for lighter meals and snacks. To keep fit and relax, the hotel offers a tennis court, and an outdoor seasonal swimming pool. Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves also offers a church and an art gallery. Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves is located in the city centre, a short walk from the Roman Bridge and Chaves Castle. Free parking is possible on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful building , lovely rooms and great breakfast
  • Mark
    Portugal Portugal
    I did not use the pool but the facilities looked very nice. Breakfast was good with a decent variety and local foods. Room was also good.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Just outside the town. Clean, modern rooms. Good selection of food and drinks for breakfast.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Cozinha do convento
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese • Local • European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Tennis equipment
  • Kids' club
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Billiards
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot spring bath
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules

Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
13 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club Cash Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

When booking half board, please note that drinks are not included.

License number: 93

FAQs about Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves

  • Guests staying at Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves has 1 restaurant:

    • Cozinha do convento

  • The prices at Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves is 350 yards from the centre of Chaves. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves include:

    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Double

  • Check-in at Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Tennis court
    • Darts
    • Kids' club
    • Tennis equipment
    • Pub crawls
    • Swimming Pool
    • Hot spring bath
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Tour or class about local culture