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Reviews of GA Palace Hotel & Spa, a XIXth-Century Villa 5 stars

Rua Alexandre Herculano 311, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-053 Porto, Portugal

#5 of 225 hotels in Porto

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 601 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gold QR code to access wifi and hotel info, pretentious and unreadable in most light. Need to get a proper working toaster for breakfast.

    Superb room, excellent Spa facilities. Wide breakfast choice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    10
    A lovely hotel and good value this time of the year.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Check-in was later and check out earlier than I would have liked, although we could leave our luggage safely. Be prepared for the hills to and from the hotel and the uneven cobbles - you can't avoid this anywhere in Porto.

    A fantastic hotel. The bed was extremely comfy and very large. The spa facilities were great especially the pool being both inside and outside. The breakfast selection was varied and tasty. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    10
    So incredible and relaxing. I wish we could have stayed longer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room with Balcony and Bridge View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Amazing, helpful staff and wonderful location in Porto. Not too close to the tourist traps but still walking distance to everything. This is a new hotel so everything is very updated and nice. Staff are SO helpful and kind. We felt so welcome here and they were very understanding when we had a mixup with our reservation. I wish we could have stayed longer!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    10
    Fabulous Hotel, Incredible Staff, Great Experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Fantastic Hotel, Great Location. Staff were Wonderful, Very professional. Helped with any questions or information needed. Breakfast was delicious. Room was very spacious and very comfortable. Spa was great. Overall 10/10 Experience.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    10
    Spent fabulous 2 days. Thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fantastic

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Facilities of the spa and location of the massage room.

    Location and breakfast

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    10
    Great Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff here at this hotel are very friendly and helpful. The room is very clean and the shower is awesome. Breakfast is an added bonus.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    9.0
    Memorable stay which I will repeat !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My daughter and I arrived separately and we were a little surprised at the welcome. Thankfully during our stay the customer interaction improved. Although we were able to control the heating in the bedroom, we were a little cold during the nights. Unfortunately, some of our spa treatments were changed by the hotel a couple of weeks before our stay and a few days before our trip some were cancelled altogether. Our experience was that the communication and booking between the reception and the spa were problematic and uncoordinated (maybe because of the many changes of staff on reception). It must be noted that there is only one treatment room in the spa so if one wanted a ‘couples massage’ or more varied treatments, this is simply not possible. With all that said, it is important to remember that this is a new hotel and most of the problems we suspected were down to ‘teething issues’ (settling in). When I raised an issue with the hotel, their approach to repair and resolve a problem was immediate and apologetic.

    The hotel is comfortable and beautiful. Design and quality of fittings and art well judged. The bed/ bedding, shower room/ showers and toiletries were lovely. The welcome from the staff in the dining room and spa was very warm. The breakfasts were delightful and a huge buffet style displayed for all the guests which was offered between 7am until 11am- this is very generous compared to other hotels. From the spa treatments that were available, the staff here were kind and exceptional. From the treatments we had, we felt very pampered and relieved of the stresses from the outside world. It was really nice to experience a decent hamaam/ Turkish bath (steam room), a sauna, one heated in/ outdoor pool and beautiful changing rooms. At the reception, I was given very clear advice and detailed information by Fabio about the history and areas of interest in Porto which was incredibly valuable. With this, we had a great day, thank you. What we will take home with us from Porto is the heart of the Portuguese people. The kindness and warmth we feel when we travel to Portugal is the most prominent thing.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Breakfast, Spa facilities, The Decor. It really was lovely, right down to the little chocolates they left on the bed each evening

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    10
    Fantastic! Super relaxing. The staff, food&drink and facilities where perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The swimming pool could be a little warmer in cold weather.

    Breakfast was lovely, though as they are a new venue, they haven't sorted an al a carte breakfast menu yet. When asked if they could do eggs benedict they kindly obliged :)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    9.0
    The hotel was lovely, and definitely a five star
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would of been nice to have been given some recommendations on places to eat do etc from reception, I had to ask for a map of the city

    Beautiful room Extremely clean Very central

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    10
    Luxurious break in a fabulous hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Suite Palace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We stayed for 4 nights. Beautiful venue, decor gorgeous and service amazing. Location also good for all areas of Porto.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Trust the concierge Hugo for advices. He is excellent🍀💯✅‼️

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    9.0
    Ideal for my needs, which was attending the Porto game and relaxing in the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The tea brand you offer isn't very good unfortunately, there's much better quality on the market

    The range and quality was superb, and Marta does a wonderful, wonderful job of making sure everyone is welcome and taken care of

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    10
    A wonderful birthday treat for my husband!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite Palace
    • Stayed 4 nights

    That we had to leave!

    The hotel itself is a beautiful, brand new, exquisitely designed, small boutique hotel with excellent amenities, including a wonderful 'swim-through' heated pool, from inside to outside, spa, and a fabulous breakfast. However, it is the staff who really make this hotel what it is; they are kind, friendly and, really, nothing is too much trouble. They regularly ply their guests with little treats: cakes in the lounge, sparkling wine at the poolside. Our stay was a wonderful experience.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite Palace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is perfect

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    9.0
    Could be fantastic if some tweaks
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Have never stayed in a 5* hotel, that when seated at breakfast nothing is said to you and both visits no hot drink was offered, had to try and attract someone’s attention for a coffee

    Reception staff were amazing! Nothing was too much trouble

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    10
    Cannot wait to return, exceptional hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely property, wonderful staff, great pool and excellent food.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    10
    Amazing stay at the Palace!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite Palace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The property was beautiful including our room. The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. My wife and I were obsessed with the indoor/outdoor pool. The included breakfast was exceptional. Highly recommend this hotel.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    10
    This place is so shiny new and perfect with such a warm staff that it will spoil you
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was a little problematic

    This is a gleaming place. Immaculate. So well thought out

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    10
    Best hotel in Porto
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stylish modern hotel, v comfortable room, great breakfast & friendly staff. The indoor/outdoor pool & spa is lovely. Location is central to everything you want for a couple days in Porto. Will return

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    10
    Top place to stay in Porto
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing - we really did not want to leave!

    Beautiful hotel in a great location. Huge room, extremely clean and well equipped - bed and pillows the most comfortable experienced! Staff were all very kind and helpful. Breakfast was fantastic, all very fresh and so much choice.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    10
    A little slice of heaven.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    What can you say- it's one of the best in Porto for a reason. Amazing facilities- gorgeous rooms and fantastic areas that are put together nicely. We only stayed for one night, but would have loved to spend more. We especially enjoyed the pool which was a combo indoor/outdoor which was very cool. You can tell that this place attracts fun guests as everyone was talkative and pleasant to be around. Bed was uber comfortable and the room facilities were exquisite. We would love to stay here again when we return to Porto.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff, room and facilities were fantastic. The heated pool was actually heated! Breakfast had a good amount of options and the staff went above and beyond.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    10
    Amazing experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite Palace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked everything at this hotel. Super nice and friendly staff. Delicious breakfast. Very nice relaxing spa with heated pool

    Stayed in February 2024

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