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Forte de São Francisco Hotel

4.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, free cabanas
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Economy Twin Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Rua Terreiro da Cavalaria, Forte de Sao Francisco, Chaves, 5400-435
  • Forte de Sao Francisco
    3 min walk
  • Cervejaria Restaurante O Príncipe
    4 min walk
  • A Gudina Station
    37 min drive
  • Chaves (CHV)
    3 min drive

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Twin Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Economy Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Twin Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Twin Room

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room Single Use

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Forte de São Francisco Hotel

4-star Chaves hotel with restaurant
A restaurant, a health club, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, a poolside bar, a sauna, and a complimentary children's club are onsite.
Forte de São Francisco Hotel offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, bidets, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An outdoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the hotel. A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the health club or spa tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, Forte de São Francisco Hotel provides an outdoor tennis court and a health club. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 11 square feet (1 square meters) include conference space. This family-friendly hotel also offers a sauna, a library, and a complimentary children's club. For a surcharge, an area shuttle within 250 meters is available to guests. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Forte de São Francisco Hotel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Cozinha do Convento - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Lobby Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Bar da Piscina - This poolside bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 250 m
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Bar da Piscina
  • Cozinha do Convento
  • Lobby Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Foosball table
  • Free children's club
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height door lock
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1997
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Property Registration Number 93

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the health club or spa tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Chaves Forte
Forte Chaves
Forte De Sao Francisco Hotel Chaves
Forte Hotel Chaves
Forte São Francisco
Forte São Francisco Chaves
Forte São Francisco Hotel
Forte São Francisco Hotel Chaves
Forte De Sao Francisco
Forte de São Francisco Hotel Hotel
Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves
Forte de São Francisco Hotel Hotel Chaves

Forte de São Francisco Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 233 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 233 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 233 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 233 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 233 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Orlando

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A unique combination of modern hospitality in a hostoric setting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facilities, beautiful location, great hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay while visiting Chaves
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cristina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, very helpful and courteous. Nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Fatima, Ludlow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with group
A real Gem
This hotel is fantastic. Great staff and brilliant breakfast. The setting is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and responsive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrii

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, big room but the most amazing - huge area of the former fort with historical staff, paintings, carpets, old walls. Very impressive conformable bed and car parking in the territory
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with excellent swimming pool
Hotel in perfect location for exploring town. Excellent swimming pool and free parking. Tea good breakfast. Can’t ask for any more
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Five stars. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Quadrado funcional

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfectly
Fantastic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this hotel

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022