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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed
205 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Premium Twin Room
236 square feet
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Murphy Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Double Room
237 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Junior Suite
344 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Standard Twin Room
215 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Business Twin Room
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Double Room Single Use
193 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel with free breakfast and health club

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business center
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 upscale 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. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which 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

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.

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Children's club (free)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Low-height counters/sink
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wardrobe or closet

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

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.

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

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at 11:00 PM

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

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

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 cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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 cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and 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.

One child stays free

Restricted number of spaces per unit

Number of spaces per unit - 1

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

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

Staffed front desk

LGBTQ friendly

Smoke detector

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

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 onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property does not follow regional sanitization guidelines

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Children stay free

Parking height restrictions apply

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

Online penalty collection

No gap period between guest stays

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 June to September.

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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