Hotel
 EMAJ Boutique Hotel

Largo do Toural nº116, 4810-427 Guimarães, Portugal – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 878 reviews)

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8.1
Very Good
878 reviews

The hotel was in a wonderful location. staff helpful and courteous. The only issue was there was some type of flying insect that was in our room, particularly the bathroom that made us uncomfortable. The room was spacious and comfortable otherwise.

Elizabeth United States of America

The hotel was in a great location. It’s very clean. The staff was helpful.

Lindsay United States of America

The breakfast provided here is quite the best I have experienced in quite some time; understated and delicious with restaurant staff who were warm and courteous. Altogether a very laid back aspect to the hotel which have very comfortable chic rooms.

Andrew Germany

Th service was very good, especially the friendliness from the employees, always eager to help

Goncalo Portugal

+ Unbeatable city-core location, particularly for those looking to explore Guimarães's historic centre; + Well-conducted check-in and check-out processes, with staff well trained to keep satisfactory service levels even with Covid-19 protocols.

Rodolfo Portugal

Great location, lovely rooms, small discrete and intimate

Jeff United Kingdom

Excellent location - right in the centre, couldn't have been better! Staff were friendly, everything was clean. Bathrobes provided, comfy beds and air conditioning.

Anna Switzerland

Location excellent Room very small and bathroom functional not practical Shower mat needs to be substituted

Elisabete Portugal

The staff were lovely. The hotel supplied iced lemon water in the lobby, the first time we have seen this. So nice to be able to refill our water bottles and not buy plastic bottled water. The location is great, bed was comfortable.

Ana Portugal

Great staff. Beautifully room and fantastic bathroom. Lovely breakfast and a great location. Many thanks to those who made our stay so pleasant. Special thanks to the kitchen staff. We wish Vitoria more luck in future.

Glenn Netherlands
8.1
Very Good
878 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The hotel was in a wonderful location. staff helpful and courteous. The only issue was there was some type of flying insect that was in our room, particularly the bathroom that made us uncomfortable.”
    Elizabeth Elizabeth United States of America United States of America
  • “The hotel was in a great location. It’s very clean. The staff was helpful.”
    Lindsay Lindsay United States of America United States of America
  • “The breakfast provided here is quite the best I have experienced in quite some time; understated and delicious with restaurant staff who were warm and courteous.”
    Andrew Andrew Germany Germany
  • “Th service was very good, especially the friendliness from the employees, always eager to help”
    Goncalo Goncalo Portugal Portugal
  • “+ Unbeatable city-core location, particularly for those looking to explore Guimarães's historic centre; + Well-conducted check-in and check-out processes, with staff well trained to keep satisfactory...”
    Rodolfo Rodolfo Portugal Portugal
  • “Great location, lovely rooms, small discrete and intimate”
    Jeff Jeff United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent location - right in the centre, couldn't have been better! Staff were friendly, everything was clean. Bathrobes provided, comfy beds and air conditioning.”
    Anna Anna Switzerland Switzerland
  • “Location excellent Room very small and bathroom functional not practical Shower mat needs to be substituted”
    Elisabete Elisabete Portugal Portugal
  • “The staff were lovely. The hotel supplied iced lemon water in the lobby, the first time we have seen this. So nice to be able to refill our water bottles and not buy plastic bottled water.”
    Ana Ana Portugal Portugal
  • “Great staff. Beautifully room and fantastic bathroom. Lovely breakfast and a great location. Many thanks to those who made our stay so pleasant. Special thanks to the kitchen staff.”
    Glenn Glenn Netherlands Netherlands

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities7.9
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money7.9
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi8.4

Located in Guimarães historical city center, within a classified building from the 19th century, EMAJ Boutique Hotel is a 4-star hotel with a 24-hour reception. Free WiFi access is available.

Each air-conditioned room has an individual décor and includes a LED cable TV and a desk. Bathrooms come with a shower or bath, free toiletries, bathrobe and slippers.

Guests can enjoy a wholesome breakfast in the mornings, made of fresh fruits tea and coffee and other delicacies. The central location of EMAJ allows guests to easily explore the area.

Upon previous request, a massage service is available after a long day of exploring the landmarks and history Guimarães is famous for. Duques de Bragança residence is 2,650 feet from the hotel.

EMAJ Boutique Hotel is 35 minutes’ driving from Porto International Airport, and Braga city 16 mi away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Guimarães, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

EMAJ Boutique Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 30, 2014

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk

Property Highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Guimarães, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

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Guest reviews

8.1
Very Good · 878 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities7.9
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money7.9
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi8.4

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  • Elizabeth
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The hotel was in a wonderful location. staff helpful and courteous. The only issue was there was some type of flying insect that was in our room, particularly the bathroom that made us uncomfortable. The room was spacious and comfortable otherwise.”
  • Lindsay
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The hotel was in a great location. It’s very clean. The staff was helpful.”
  • Andrew
    GermanyGermany
    “The breakfast provided here is quite the best I have experienced in quite some time; understated and delicious with restaurant staff who were warm and courteous. Altogether a very laid back aspect to the hotel which have very comfortable chic rooms.”
  • Goncalo
    PortugalPortugal
    “Th service was very good, especially the friendliness from the employees, always eager to help”
  • Rodolfo
    PortugalPortugal
    “+ Unbeatable city-core location, particularly for those looking to explore Guimarães's historic centre; + Well-conducted check-in and check-out processes, with staff well trained to keep satisfactory service levels even with Covid-19 protocols.”
  • Jeff
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location, lovely rooms, small discrete and intimate”
  • Anna
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    “Excellent location - right in the centre, couldn't have been better! Staff were friendly, everything was clean. Bathrobes provided, comfy beds and air conditioning.”
  • Elisabete
    PortugalPortugal
    “Location excellent Room very small and bathroom functional not practical Shower mat needs to be substituted”
  • Ana
    PortugalPortugal
    “The staff were lovely. The hotel supplied iced lemon water in the lobby, the first time we have seen this. So nice to be able to refill our water bottles and not buy plastic bottled water. The location is great, bed was comfortable.”
  • Glenn
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Great staff. Beautifully room and fantastic bathroom. Lovely breakfast and a great location. Many thanks to those who made our stay so pleasant. Special thanks to the kitchen staff. We wish Vitoria more luck in future.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Boa tarde. Tem parque de estacionamento? Obrigado
    Boa noite, existe um parque de estacionamento coberto a 80 metros do hotel, que funciona 24horas e é, neste momento, gratuito (Parque Camões) (GPS: 41º26'28''N 8º17'46''W). Atentamente, EMAJ
    Answered on July 25, 2021
  • Hi! I wanted to get information about the massage service you offer.From what I read, it appears it has no cost, could you please confirm?Many thanks
    Good evening, we don't provide massage services at the moment. Best regards, EMAJ
    Answered on July 25, 2021
  • Do the rooms have private bath
    All the rooms have private bathroom, our superior double/twin do not have a door, however they have a wall separating the room and toillet. We have also 2 Deluxe rooms and one suite with door in the bathroom.
    Answered on November 13, 2019

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Guimaraes Art Platform
    0.1 miles
  • Salado Memorial
    0.2 miles
  • Dom Afonso Henriques Stadium
    0.4 miles
  • Manta Festival
    0.4 miles
  • Dom Afonso Henriques Statue
    0.4 miles
  • Ducal Palace
    0.4 miles
  • Guimarães Shopping
    0.4 miles
  • Church of S. Miguel do Castelo
    0.4 miles
  • Guimarães Castle
    0.5 miles
  • Guimarães Sports Pavilion
    0.7 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Oriental
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Histórico by Papaboa
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Buxa
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • University of Minho - Braga Campus
    9.8 miles
  • Braga Se Cathedral
    10.1 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Montanha da Penha
    4.7 miles
Closest Airports
  • Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport
    24.1 miles
  • Vigo Airport
    57.2 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of EMAJ Boutique Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Express check-in/out
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules EMAJ Boutique Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
€ 12.50 per child, per night
4 - 12 years
Extra bed by request
€ 12.50 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed by request
€ 25 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card EMAJ Boutique Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that free parking on site is limited to 2 and is subject to availability and reservation.

There is free public parking 250 feet from the property.

It is mandatory to present a negative Covid-19 test or digital vaccination certificate - Test not available at the hotel

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform EMAJ Boutique Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 4797

FAQs about EMAJ Boutique Hotel

  • Room options at EMAJ Boutique Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Single

  • Guests staying at EMAJ Boutique Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • Check-in at EMAJ Boutique Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at EMAJ Boutique Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to EMAJ Boutique Hotel by:

    • Car 40min
    • Bus 50min

  • EMAJ Boutique Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • EMAJ Boutique Hotel is 350 feet from the center of Guimarães.