Ga Palace Hotel & Spa, A Xixth-Century Villa - Porto

$$$$||View on mapPorto, PortugalRua Alexandre Herculano, 311, Porto, Portugal, 4000-053|
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Ga Palace Hotel & Spa, A Xixth-Century Villa - Porto
Rua Alexandre Herculano, 311, Porto, Portugal, 4000-053·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.6Perfect
Cleanliness9.8
Comfort9.8
Facilities9.7
Staff9.7
Free WiFi9.6
Who stays here
Couples71%
Families14%
Groups9%
Solo6%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.6Perfect
Cleanliness9.8
Comfort9.8
Facilities9.7
Staff9.7
Free WiFi9.6
Who stays here
Couples71%
Families14%
Groups9%
Solo6%

5-star spa hotel set in a restored XIXth-century villa near Porto's historic landmarks

Rooms & Accommodation

Ga Palace Hotel & Spa, A Xixth-Century Villa Porto offers 5-star accommodation with soundproofed rooms featuring balconies that overlook the garden or pool. Each room includes a marble bathroom, bathrobes, and slippers, along with parquet floors and a flat-screen TV hidden in a mirror. Among the room categories are the Suite Palace, Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room, and Deluxe Double or Twin Room with views of the city or the indoor pool.

Dining Experiences

The on-site Acqua Restaurant serves Italian cuisine with a focus on fresh seafood and homemade pasta, offering special diet menus and wine or champagne. Breakfast includes a buffet and à la carte options with fresh juices, pastries, and made-to-order eggs. Guests with dietary needs can choose vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free dishes, while live music accompanies dinner most evenings.

Wellness & Spa

The spa and wellness centre at Hotel G A Palace Porto includes two heated swimming pools-one indoor and one outdoor-that are open year-round with sun loungers and umbrellas. Treatments range from full-body and couples massage to foot and head massage, plus a hammam and sauna for relaxation. The fitness centre and personal training sessions are available, and the spa lounge area provides a quiet retreat after a treatment.

Location & Surroundings

G A Palace Hotel Porto is located a 6-minute walk from São Bento Train Station and 400 metres from Clérigos Tower, placing guests in the historic centre of Porto. The D. Luís I Bridge and Jardim do Morro are within a 15-minute walk, offering views of the Douro River. Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is 16 km away, and the hotel provides an airport shuttle and car hire for convenient transfers.

Services & Family Features

Family rooms and babysitting services are available at Ga Palace Hotel & Spa, making it suitable for couples and families with children. A 24-hour front desk with concierge service helps guests book tours, taxis, and restaurant reservations, while luggage storage and private check-in/out simplify arrivals. Additional amenities include a shared lounge, daily housekeeping, laundry and ironing, and soundproof doors that reduce street noise at night.

  • Location: 6-minute walk from São Bento Station, near Clérigos Tower and D. Luís I Bridge
  • Rooms: Soundproofed rooms with balconies, garden or pool views, and Bulgari toiletries
  • Dining: Acqua Restaurant serving Italian cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menus
  • Wellness: Indoor and outdoor heated pools, hammam, sauna, and full-body massages
  • Family: Babysitting services, family rooms, and a sun terrace with garden
  • Spa: 2 swimming pools, a spa lounge, and treatments by certified therapists

Licence number: 11106

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 01:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 30.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Building
Number of rooms:56
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Rooms and availability

King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Master King Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Master Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Handicap parking

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room view

  • Garden view
  • City view
  • Water view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Ga Palace Hotel & Spa, A Xixth-Century Villa

💵 Lowest room price 332 £
📏 Distance to centre 800 m
✈️ Distance to airport 16.1 km
🧳 Nearest airport Francisco Sa Carneiro, OPO

Location

Rua Alexandre Herculano, 311, Porto, Portugal, 4000-053
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Rua Alexandre Herculano, 311, Porto, Portugal, 4000-053
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Rua Alexandre Herculano, 311, Porto, Portugal, 4000-053
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Bridge
Dom Luis I Bridge
10 m
Church
Porto Cathedral
490 m
Palace
Episcopal Palace of Oporto
560 m
Fountain
Chafariz da Rua Escura
590 m
Church
Capela dos Alfaiates
190 m
Church
Church of Santa Clara
360 m
Art object
Monument of Pedro IV of Portugal
560 m
Terreiro Se 3
Pelourinho Se Catedral Porto
570 m
Museum
Guerra Junqueiro House Museum
550 m
Restaurant
Restaurante Nando's
140 m
Restaurant
Rio's Tapas & Bar
250 m
Restaurant
eLeBe Entreparedes
320 m
Restaurant
Adega Tipica Sao Joao
210 m
Restaurant
eLeBe Baixa
480 m
Restaurant
Patio do Duque
290 m
Restaurant
PortoBello Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
360 m
Restaurant
Tapabento
460 m
Restaurant
4 Royal
330 m

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