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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 642 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: 21 January 2024

    9.0
    Great choice for a special event
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was a bit colder than I would have liked for this time of the year, but it was still nice and refreshing. It would have been nice if the spa had a hot tub as well.

    We stayed here on the recommendation of family members who visited the hotel previously. We had a great stay and the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The room was comfortable and the amenities were nice as well. We stayed only one night as I wanted to do something special for my birthday, and I was surprised at breakfast with a little cake to sing happy birthday! Breakfast was superb as well. We will definitely be back!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    10
    Amazing hotel and staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There was nothing we didn't like.

    The staff were the best! So freindly and helpful. A special thank you to Lucas who welcomed us on arrival and provided all the information we needed for our 4 days in Porto; where to go, where to eat, things to see. He also helped us book a tour and lunch at the Grahams winery when it was fully booked on line. Thank you Lucas!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite Palace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Brilliant hotel in a very central area. The room was very spacious, comfortable & clean. The breakfast was amazing! Would definitely recommend & stay again. 🇮🇪

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    10
    OUTSTANDING
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    LEAVING

    OUTSTANDING

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    10
    Best Hotel 5 star
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I used the spa for only 1 day—was getting renovated, so we couldn't use the pool, gym, sauna, steam room, or get a massage for 3 days. It would have been nice to have some kind of compensation instead of an apology.

    Everything...best hotel ever stayed traveling the world. Some hotels claim to be 5 stars—this one lived up to expectations

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    10
    A beautiful hotel with excellent staff which I can highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hair dryer (I kid you not)! If you wish to know more about this please contact me. I would suggest that the reception or housekeeping has a few proper dryers like Dyson, Hersheson or GHD for people like me who have very difficult hair to dry. Having said this it was the only complaint I had over 3 nights so just a gripe really.

    It has a very well trained staff who are exceptionally helpful and very pleasant. The hotel is, I am led to believe, only open three months and everything is still in pristine condition. The decor is tasteful and very ambient. The restaurant serves excellent food ( we decided to eat there all 3 nights of our stay - praise indeed ). The bedroom is a relaxing oasis and the bathroom toiletries of the highest quality. Robes and slippers also provided were of an excellent quality. Breakfast had choices to suit most tastes.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    10
    Best kept secret in Porto. Book now before the secret is out!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite Palace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect!

    Stunning hotel, immaculately clean, exceptional service ( thank you David, Hugo and everyone else who looked after us) delicious food, superb breakfast, great location….. what more can we say!! This place is amazing, best kept secret in Porto. But it’s not going to remain a secret for long so book now while it’s still extremely good value for money.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    New and clean. Quality fittings. Very comfortable bedding. Staff were all courteous and most helpful. Great location. Quality breakfast

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    When it comes to Portuguese breakfast, in all of the hotels I've visited, this one included, it's hard to get some protein outside cheese, ham, and eggs. So after a week in Portugal, these get super boring for people looking for healthy alternatives.

    Everything was perfect :) Beautifull, spacy rooms, friendly and helpful staff, even the scent of the hotel :)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    10
    Very comfortable and enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing I didnt like. It was perfect.

    Fantastic facilities, very clean and well serviced room. Food was exceptional. Staff very efficient and attentive. Great location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    10
    Wonderful hotel, would happily stay here again if we're ever back in Porto.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    It would've been nice to be able to access the spa later in the evening. As we were exploring Porto in the afternoon, we didn't get back to the hotel until a bit later in the evening, at which point the spa was sadly closed for the day.

    The hotel is very nicely designed. Lots of little thoughtful touches can be seen as you walk around the hotel and its. facilities. It feels luxurious without feeling gaudy. The staff of course were very welcoming and hospitable. The breakfast bar is probably one of the best we've seen at a hotel. Great choice of meats, pastries, fruits etc.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

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

    V comfortable, super location.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    10
    An exceptional stay with a perfect blend of comfort, luxury, and convenience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite Palace
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel boasts an excellent location, and its spa area is impeccably clean. The rooms have been freshly renovated with meticulous attention to small details, creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. The heated pool was a delightful bonus after long walks, providing much-needed relaxation. Additionally, the breakfast was exceptional in both variety and quality. I highly recommend this place for a truly enjoyable stay

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    10
    Perfect in every way.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel is in a great location. There is ample street parking outside. Everything from the staff to the interior went above and beyond—an outstanding example of a boutique hotel. I usually book into chain hotels where possible; however, I took a risk on this one, which paid off, so I encourage booking.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    9.0
    Nice hotel but, but there is not enough space for breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We would say it was one of the best hotels we have stayed in, till to the moment we realized we had to wait a around 10-15 minutes to have breakfast, sitting in a comfortable in a sofa watching the other guests eating (the second time standing) till a table was free, cleaned and prepared. Then we noticed that 2 round tables for 4 people were unoccupied. After our complaints were told that they were waiting for a family that appeared and disappeared. Just to say that till we left the room, 45 minutes later, the newcomers had to wait, while 2 round tables for 4 were free. Finally, the responsible person suggested waking up earlier to avoid the rush hour.🤣 We followed the advice on the last day to catch our flight. Additionally, the spa area was amazing, but the turkish bath was out of order the first 3 days of our stay and the sauna the last day. Although we were told it was because of the open door....But 45 degrees we have in Athens during the summer! And last but not least, there was no satellite TV . The excuse was: "because we are new". So, let's wait then to get older, but not so much.

    It's a very nice hotel, the stuff very kind made us feel like real guests. In the breakfast was offered an amazing variety of fruits, but nothing special generally speaking.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room with Balcony and Bridge View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast and location was excellent

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best breakfast ever

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Executive Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean, spacious rooms, lovely spa, helpful staff and a great location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    10
    Luxury hotel, convenient location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The space in the spa was very limited. Might be good to operate a booking system.

    Beautiful hotel, spotlessly clean. Amazing breakfast. Friendly staff. Would return in a heartbeat.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room with Balcony and Bridge View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely helpful staff, great facilities and delicious breakfasts!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    10
    Wonderful stay, outstanding hospitality, truly amazing staff - every single one of them be it the reception staff, the r
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Difficult to think of anything that we did not like! Only thing which was a slight distraction was the walls between rooms were a little thin and tge TV in the next room was a small nuisance. However, it was not a big deal

    Beautiful property. The owners have really built it up with a lot of love and attention to detail.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    10
    Amazing stay in Porto!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing property and really well trained staff. We were blown away by the welcoming from the bellman to the helpfulness of the front desk and the attentiveness of the waitstaff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool is a bit too cold for my taste! But the spa is really good.

    The infrastructure and the staff are great. We were so well treated it was a true holiday. The breakfast is great.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    10
    Amazing stay! Highly recommend! Would def stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I came from the United States and was traveling Barcelona and Porto. This hotel was absolutely amazing. The stay was great and the restaurant was even more great. We went during Christmas Eve and Christmas. The restaurant was open. It seems many places were open in Porto which was great. The food was excellent. The service was absolutely phenomenal. It was a very relaxed environment and felt super nice. I would def recommend to stay again. They did a great job of even mailing some items we needed sent. They were very reliable. There is a laundromat service down the block as well if you want to do your laundry. Everything was walking distance and sometimes we just took Uber out of convenience . Uber is relatively cheap in Portugal so it was great! We did the spa as well (shout out to Rita) she did a great job! I got a massage done. The sauna is very nice. I used the gym most days. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    10
    Incredible place with the best of everything without the typical high price you would expect at a 5 start hotel in Europ
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite Palace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The entire hotel was very new, modern, and very clean. One of the nicest hotels I’ve ever been to with some of the nicest furniture, technology, bathroom amenities of all the hotels I’ve ever been to and I’ve been to many 5 star hotels. For the price it was by far the best value I’ve ever had for all they provide. staff was incredibly helpful and friendly and the breakfast buffet was amazing as well.

    Stayed in December 2023

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