Name: Hotel Vanguarda Congress & Family
Address: Av. Monsenhor Mendes Do Carmo, 6300 - 586 Guarda, Portugal, Av. Monsenhor Mendes Do Carmo, Centro Region, 6300 - 586, Portugal
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $66 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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Hotel Hotel Vanguarda Congress & Family

Av. Monsenhor Mendes Do Carmo, 6300 - 586 Guarda, Portugal –

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very comfortable hotel, friendly and competent staff, excellent buffet dinner. This hotel is highly recommended!

Dieter, Portugal

The buffet breakfast was a welcome addition to the price of the room. We had dinner one night and it was delicious. The staff throughout the hotel was helpful and professional. The hotel is very clean.

Anonymous, United States of America

outstanding value buffet breakfast included in cost of hotel - which was cheap!

Barry, Australia

Travelling through Portugal, booked for one night, excellent hotel. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Room very spacious and comfortable, lovely restaurant with lots of choice. Excellent value for money

Joy, United Kingdom

Very clean, food was amazing and staff was very polite

Josiane, Portugal

The location is great. Beautiful view. Very good breakfast.

Rosana, Portugal

The situation of the Hotel, the food, the room. It is not the first time that I went to that Hotel so it was a choice that made.

Antonio, Portugal

Excellent view over part of the town and hills beyond. Good breakfast to satisfy all tastes Free secure parking.

Peter, France

Staff is very welcoming and friendly. Were very helpful. Offered free parking on premises.

Yogi, Israel

The hotel is branded as 3 * and is probably at the higher end of that rating. Rooms fine, beds comfortable, bathroom well appointed (apart from no make up mirror for wife!). Breakfast was reasonable and free street parking outside hotel. All in all quite good. We paid 78€ which was fair for the conditions.

Nigel, Portugal

9.0

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What guests loved the most:
“very comfortable hotel, friendly and competent staff, excellent buffet dinner. This hotel is highly recommended!”

Dieter Portugal
“The buffet breakfast was a welcome addition to the price of the room. We had dinner one night and it was delicious. The staff throughout the hotel was helpful and professional. ”

United States of America
“outstanding value buffet breakfast included in cost of hotel - which was cheap!”

Barry Australia
“Travelling through Portugal, booked for one night, excellent hotel. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Room very spacious and comfortable, lovely restaurant with lots of choice. ”

Joy United Kingdom
“Very clean, food was amazing and staff was very polite”

Josiane Portugal
“The location is great. Beautiful view. Very good breakfast.”

Rosana Portugal
“The situation of the Hotel, the food, the room. It is not the first time that I went to that Hotel so it was a choice that made.”

Antonio Portugal
“Excellent view over part of the town and hills beyond. Good breakfast to satisfy all tastes Free secure parking.”

Peter France
“Staff is very welcoming and friendly. Were very helpful. Offered free parking on premises.”

Yogi Israel
“The hotel is branded as 3 * and is probably at the higher end of that rating. Rooms fine, beds comfortable, bathroom well appointed (apart from no make up mirror for wife!). ”

Nigel Portugal

This hotel in Guarda’s center is located at Portugal’s highest point, at 3,300 feet altitude. It has a restaurant overlooking Serra da Estrela and rooms with a private balcony.

The air-conditioned rooms at the Hotel Vanguarda are decorated in warm colors. They include cable TV and a mini-bar. The private bathrooms are equipped with toiletries, and some bathrooms have a hot tub.

The top-floor D. Sancho Restaurant offers panoramic views and local food in relaxed surroundings. Overlooking the surrounding mountains, the hotel bar features a cozy fireplace.

Facilities at the Vanguarda include a 24-hour front desk and babysitting services. Guests can also make use of the hotel’s ski storage.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Guarda! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.

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Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

FREE parking!

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Guarda Cathedral
0.3 miles
Guarda Castle
0.5 miles
Guarda Train Station
2.8 miles
Beit Eliahu Synagogue
13.4 miles
Belmonte Castle
13.4 miles
Belmonte Calvário Chapel
13.4 miles
Jewish Museum of Belmonte
13.5 miles
Discoveries Museum
13.5 miles
Zezere Ecomuseum
13.5 miles
SkiPark Manteigas
14 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The location is great. Beautiful view. Very good breakfast.”

Rosana

Portugal

9.5

“Location, facilities, friendly staff. ”

Antonio

Australia

8.7

“Very convient location with parking”

Robert

Australia

8.3

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1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant

Food: Portuguese

Menu: À la carte

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3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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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

Children are welcome

0 - 5 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	FREE
6 - 10 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	50% per child, per night

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

No cribs are available

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Hotel Vanguarda Congress & Family accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that Children and Extra Bed policies are only applicable in rooms with double occupancy.

One child under 5 years stays free of charge in an existing bed.

People no matter the age stay for EUR 26.00 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds/cot in a room is 1.

Please note that the property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guests' credit cards prior to arrival.

License number: 660/RNET

“The buffet breakfast was a welcome addition to the price of the room. We had dinner one night and it was delicious. The staff throughout the hotel was helpful and professional. The hotel is very clean.”

Anonymous

United States of America

“Travelling through Portugal, booked for one night, excellent hotel. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Room very spacious and comfortable, lovely restaurant with lots of choice. Excellent value for money”

Joy

United Kingdom

“The hotel is branded as 3 * and is probably at the higher end of that rating. Rooms fine, beds comfortable, bathroom well appointed (apart from no make up mirror for wife!). Breakfast was reasonable and free street parking outside hotel. All in all quite good. We paid 78€ which was fair for the conditions.”

Nigel

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Newest Reviews for Hotel Vanguarda Congress & Family

Reviewed: May 20, 2019

Barry
Australia
10

“much better than expected. Not much info about Guarda around (not in Lonely Planet)”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
nothing
outstanding value buffet breakfast included in cost of hotel - which was cheap!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: May 19, 2019

Joy
United Kingdom
10

“Very good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Travelling through Portugal, booked for one night, excellent hotel. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Room very spacious and comfortable, lovely restaurant with lots of choice. Excellent value for money

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 7, 2019

Michael
Switzerland

1 helpful vote
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Convenient and clean, very pleasant staff

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 6, 2019

Linda
United States of America
Age group: 65+

1 helpful vote
7.5

“Nice view”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We couldn’t control the temperature. Air conditioning wouldn’t go on. Couldn’t sleep.
Easy parking. Good breakfast

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: February 22, 2019

Anya
Russia

2 helpful votes
5.8

“It'd better stay in Lusitania! Vanguarda never again!!!”
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I am so disappointed, that choosing Vanguarda I was wrong, it should better be Lusitania again, Everything was just like 2* hotel
Parking and wi-fi, close to citycenter

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 1, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
10

“We had to travel to Portugal on short notice and the Hotel Vandguarda made us feel at home.”
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 5 nights
We liked everything the hotel had to offer. We can't think of anything we didn't like. When we made requests of the staff the requests were handled appropriately. Thank you for a great stay. Good job!
The buffet breakfast was a welcome addition to the price of the room. We had dinner one night and it was delicious. The staff throughout the hotel was helpful and professional. The hotel is very clean.

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: January 20, 2019

Josiane
Portugal
10

Exceptional
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Very clean, food was amazing and staff was very polite

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 2, 2019

Rosana
Portugal
Age group: 35 – 44
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location is great. Beautiful view. Very good breakfast.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: September 30, 2018

Antonio
Portugal
7.5

“All was well!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
All was well!
The situation of the Hotel, the food, the room. It is not the first time that I went to that Hotel so it was a choice that made.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 29, 2018

Peter
France

1 helpful vote
9.2

“This was a stopover stay. The hotel was a good place to relax during an long journey.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Its on the edge of town with little of interest nearby.
Excellent view over part of the town and hills beyond. Good breakfast to satisfy all tastes Free secure parking.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 19, 2018

Dieter
Portugal

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
very comfortable hotel, friendly and competent staff, excellent buffet dinner. This hotel is highly recommended!

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 18, 2018

Yogi
Israel

1 helpful vote
8.3

“If you are visiting Guarda - decent place to stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff is very welcoming and friendly. Were very helpful. Offered free parking on premises.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 17, 2018

Nigel
Portugal
Age group: 65+

7 helpful votes
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Ladies make up mirror absent!
The hotel is branded as 3 * and is probably at the higher end of that rating. Rooms fine, beds comfortable, bathroom well appointed (apart from no make up mirror for wife!). Breakfast was reasonable and free street parking outside hotel. All in all quite good. We paid 78€ which was fair for the conditions.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: August 15, 2018

William
United Kingdom
10

“An excellent base for exploring the interesting countryside and Guarda itself.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
Very well designed en suite bedroom with plenty of space for everything. The bonus was a lovely view and very nice meals - breakfasts and dinners. Friendly, courteous and helpful staff. Use of a garage.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 30, 2018

Tito
Portugal

2 helpful votes
5.4

“You can probably find better...”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Stayed in July 2018

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