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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed
19 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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22 square metres
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Murphy Bed
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22 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed
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Junior Suite
32 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Twin Room
20 square metres
2 Twin Beds
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2 Twin Beds
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18 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a health club

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities

A stay at Forte de São Francisco Hotel places you in the heart of Chaves, within a 5-minute walk of Forte de Sao Francisco and Forte de São Francisco & Forte de São Neutel. This family-friendly hotel is 29.5 mi (47.4 km) from Parque Nacional da Peneda-Geres and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from National Railway Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 58 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a health club, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include an arcade/game room, wedding services, and a television in a common area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 250 meters.

Enjoy Regional cuisine at Cozinha do Convento, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Chaves? This hotel has 11 square feet (1 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Forte de São Francisco Hotel

Rua Terreiro da Cavalaria, Chaves, 5400-435

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 58
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Conference space
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Free breakfast
  • Health club
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Business centre
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Wedding services
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built – 1997
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 11
  • Conference space size (meters) - 1
  • Free reception
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Free parking nearby
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Children's club (free)
  • Table football
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine
  • Street parking
  • Uncovered parking
  • Distance from property (ft) 66
  • Distance from property (metres) 20

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Children's club (free)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces) , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Free bottled water
  • Bidet
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Down comforter
  • TV size 32
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Low-height counters/sink
  • Emergency pull cord in bathroom
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wardrobe

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Playground on site
  • Hot springs nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Children stay free

Parking height restrictions apply

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

One child stays free

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Online Penalty Collection

LGBTQIA friendly

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property does not follow regional sanitisation guidelines

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Restricted number of spaces per unit

Number of spaces per unit - 1

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Hotel Names

  • 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

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 hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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