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Located close to the Vila Nova de Gaia industrial area, at the entrance of the A1 motorway, and with a metro and bus station on the doorstep, the hotel is an ideal choice for business as well as for leisure travellers. The historical city centre of Porto is only 3 minutes by metro. It is a short walk from the metro and bus stop. Additionally, the hotel area has a great dining tradition and many options. The beach is around 5 km away and Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is situated approximately 20 km away.
2 suites and 90 double rooms are located on 12 storeys and can be reached by 2 lifts. English- and French-speaking staff at the reception desk in the lobby are ready to assist you with check-in and check-out. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A number of shops, including a supermarket, are great for shopping or just browsing. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand and a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service, a hairdresser and a coin-operated laundry. A bicycle hire service provides all the necessary equipment for exploring the surrounding area. Complimentary newspapers are available. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine. Lectures, presentations and meetings can be held in one of the 6 conference rooms.
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. The rooms have a double bed and a sofa bed. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and 92 non-smoking rooms.
Comfortable sun loungers are available on the terrace. Leisure activities and facilities at the hotel include cycling/mountain biking, a gym, a spa, a beauty salon and hiking or, for a fee, golf. Guests of all ages have the opportunity to enjoy a fun entertainment programme (for a fee).
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. A number of specialities await guests in the air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant. Catering options include half board and full board. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch and dinner, guests can choose between à la carte and a set menu. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.
Avenida da Republica, 2038
Check-in from 2:00 PM · check-out by 12:00 PM
Good
321 reviewsUser: maiettagrazia
Trip type: Couples
Good for the price and location
This hotel is a good option if you need to be in Gaia, as we did. The Yellow D metro line takes you to the city centre in less than 15 minutes.The hotel really needs renovation, you can tell it was probably a 4-star hotel back in the 90s. That said, the room w…
User: lfal42
Trip type: Family
Not what I saw on photos online
Very dated basic Hotel . You are quite some distance from all the main tourist locations. It’s a 25 min walk for the river . Windows are blown . You can’t open them . If there was a fire you would be screwed!! You can hear the metro and cars though double glaz…
User: Marina K
Trip type: Friends getaway
Valentina K. New York
We had horrible experience at this hotel.The room was small and you can hear everything happening in neighboring rooms. The safe and the fan and air conditioner did not work and the staff were not helpful when we called to ask about this.The towels were old an…
User: Nornironal
Trip type: Couples
Very good overall - would stay again.
"Would I stay in Black Tulip again?" Answer: "Yes". Detailed comments: We stayed 5 nights on the Gaia side of Porto. It's about a 20 - 30 minutes walk to downtown Porto. It suited us as we normally walk many miles daily. There is a tram across the street but w…
User: Zhanna A
Trip type: Couples
Do not stay there
There are only 2 small elevators for 10 stores hotel. They are always busy.The breakfast is very poor. No fresh vegetables, not enough coffee cups.We tried to use safe. It closed and did not open. The refrigerator was not working on the day of our arrival, tho…
