Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves
Forte De São Francisco, 5400-435 Chaves, Portugal – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 2369 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Beautiful grounds. Pool was amazing. Views were awesome

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Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves Hotel is located in historic 17th-century building, listed as a National Monument. It offers a 15 0 ft² garden with an outdoor pool facing the city and surrounding mountains. Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves features comfortable rooms with air conditioning, TV, mini-bar, a private bathroom and free WiFi access. Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves Hotel has a restaurant, a bar and a snack-bar, for lighter meals and snacks. To keep fit and relax, the hotel offers a tennis court, and an outdoor seasonal swimming pool. Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves also offers a church and an art gallery. Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves is located in the city center, a short walk from the Roman Bridge and Chaves Castle. Free parking is possible on site.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 28, 2009- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Bar

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- Jocelyn
United States of America
“Beautiful grounds. Pool was amazing. Views were awesome” - Manuel
United States of America
“Property exceeded expectations. Staff was wonderful, great location. Gorgeous views. The only issue is the mattresses are hard. Mattress should be more plush.” - David
United States of America
“I had thought that I was reserving a room in a hotel near a historic fort, but the hotel IS IN the historic fort itself, with ramparts, cannon, etc., that is listed as a national monument. It was amazing! The breakfast and dinner at the...” - Yong
United States of America
“I love everything about this hotel and I’ll definitely go back.” - Migsar
Mexico
“Great place with many amenities and excellent location.” - Julie
United States of America
“We loved this hotel, which is a converted fortress. It felt like we were living in a historic site or museum. The pool was lovely. Great breakfast (excpet one of the coffee machines was broken when we were there). Easy (but a little hilly)...” - Paula
United States of America
“spacious clean rooms, beautiful pool, great location” - Antonio
United States of America
“Excellent hotel in Chaves. Breakfast service was very poor. It looked like the kitchen staff could not refurbish the food trays appropriately. It may have been just an exception, a one-time situation caused by lack of staff, because everything...” - Ghiath
United States of America
“great location, beautiful fortress, gorgeous pool overlooking Chaves, staff very friendly and helpful.” - Deborah
United States of America
“Easy stay with free parking inside the walls. Restaurant on site is good. My standard room was comfortable, warm (November) and I like that it has real wood floors. One can easily walk to the castle and Roman bridge. Excellent breakfast. Chaves...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Do you have a heated indoor swimming pool?
Good morning. We inform that we have only a seasonal outdoor swimming pool (not heated). Best regardsAnswered on 16 November 2021Boa noite. Gostaria de saber como funciona o restaurante de vocês para diária half board. Com os melhores cumprimentos. Lilian Gallo
Bom dia, informamos que a meia pensão inclui 1 entrada, 1 prato principal e 1 sobremesa por pessoa. Os pratos seleccionáveis para a meia pensão estão ..Answered on 8 September 2022Hello, we (2 adults 2 kids (11/14) plan a stay between 26/07 and 1/08 and would like to ask if you offer gluten-free meals. Thank you in advance & KR
Good evening, Following your request we inform that you can consult our restaurant menu in our site where you can see the allergens of each dish. Some..Answered on 1 June 2021Is there an iron for clothes in the bedroom?
The room doesn't have iron for clothes. We can request one (subject availability) at the receptionAnswered on 10 July 2022Hello, We are travelling with a small, well behaved dog and would like to know if you would allow her to stay. We are willing to pay a surcharge.
Good evening, We inform you that pets are not allowed in the Hotel. Best regardsAnswered on 22 March 2022boa noite a piscina está disponivel? obrigado pela atençao
Informamos que os serviços atualmente em funcionamento cumprem os requisitos legais respetivamente ao covid. A piscina é sazonal e estará aberta de j..Answered on 10 May 2021- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Cozinha do convento
- CuisinePortuguese • Local • European
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
Amenities of Forte de São Francisco Hotel ChavesGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Bar crawlsAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- Tennis equipment
- Kids' club
- HikingOff-site
- Darts
- Pool table
- Playground
- Game room
- Tennis court
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Strollers
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Safe
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Car rental
- Chapel/Shrine
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Lowered sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Opening times
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool bar
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Kids' pool
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Hot spring bathAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
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 13 and above will be charged as 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
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
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.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.
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 coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
When booking half board, note that drinks are not included.
Please inform Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves 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: 93
FAQs about Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves
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Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves is 1,000 feet from the center of Chaves. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves has 1 restaurant:
- Cozinha do convento
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Guests staying at Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Italian
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Check-in at Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Room options at Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves include:
- Twin
- Suite
- Double
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The prices at Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Hiking
- Playground
- Pool table
- Game room
- Tennis court
- Darts
- Kids' club
- Bar crawls
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Hot spring bath
- Swimming pool
- Bike tours
- Tennis equipment
- Temporary art galleries
- Bicycle rental
- Walking tours
- Tour or class about local culture