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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 619 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: 26 May 2024

    10
    Amazing city break, highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    the only thing we could say is that the surrounding area is slightly run down in parts - but the hotel has no control over this.

    Honestly we loved everything from airport pick up to arrival at the hotel, the staff were just the right balance between professional and friendly, offering advice and recommendations on local area and ensuring we had everything we needed, the hotel itself is just stunning, beautifully decorated and extremely clean in all areas, ( smelt amazing too)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    in general terms good hotel, but nothing to go back again
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    rather boring locality, cableway has to be used to go to the river unless you wish to climb steep stairs

    Nice room, very friendly personnel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

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

    Very nice spa, but in order to get an extra towel you have to ask somebody to bring it to you, instead of just pick it you up. It also be nice if bathroom in a room has couple of more extra hooks.

    Excellent breakfast. Good variety, beautiful restaurant. The design of the hotel is extremely tasteful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    The staff were first class and made us feel really at home. The food and facilities were first class
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Really nice. Perhaps an option for getting a fried egg (e.g. on request) !

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Wonderful, relaxing and inspiring!
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room with Balcony and Bridge View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room servicing needs a bit more enthusiasm.

    Modern and ancient at the same time. Wonderful reception desk and restaurant.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    A day in Porto is exhilarating and the GA Palace rewards you at the end of the day.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Detailed perfection. Food, gym, room, location and service all 5-star. So beautiful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    Luxurious stay in Porto.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    All was perfect.

    Luxurious rooms, excellent service. Delightful garden bar and pool area. Amazing breakfast buffet.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

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

    A separate bar area would be even better

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Good, but over priced
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast had a poor selection of healthy food given the price they are charging For example, you had to ask for bananas and avocado, which are usually included in a 5 star hotel breakfast

    Room and bathroom amenities

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

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

    Nothing

    Everything was absolutely wonderful ! The hotel is very luxurious and elegant. The room was very comfortable. The breakfast was excellent with a lot of choice. The SPA facilities and swimming pool were perfect and relaxing. All the staff was nice and lovely

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    This hotel is a dream in Porto
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Excellent location. The hotel offer magnificent restaurant, pool and guest area. You can reach all tourist location just walking. The staff is attention and very kind.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Worth every dollar!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn’t a thing I could fault

    The property is new and the facilities are still pristine. The designers used their exquisite taste to make an elegant hotel feel welcoming and warm

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Expensive, but worth it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No real bar area as such.

    Great indoor/outdoor pool, great breakfast. And we loved the TV behind the mirror!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

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

    Nothing

    Brilliant, exceptional from start to finish. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent hotel with beautiful decor and facility,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite Palace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staffs were friendly and helpful overall. However, Reception staffs were not proactive in helping to book excursion.

    Beautiful hotel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

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

    Everything was perfect, the staffs, the room, the SPA area and the breakfast. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Perfect stay in a wonderful hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike a wonderful experience.

    Beautiful hotel, stunning decor & spotlessly clean. All the staff are exceptional nothing is too much trouble. Restaurant very good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Definitely experienced 5* here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    N\A !!

    A very beautiful, spotlessly clean hotel with a fantastic, friendly, hardworking staff who went above and beyond to give a 5* experience to everyone. The pool and Spa yet again excellent. (they even extended the pool opening hours for me when I was late back from a long day tour - so appreciated.) Breakfast was superb, varied and very fresh. We ate in the restaurant a couple of evenings, which again was excellent, service was professional, friendly and it was reasonably priced. Hotel location is very good, on the level and just a few streets away from the noise of city centre. Thank you very much, our week with you was exceptional.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Beaufifyl hotel with wonderful food and charming staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have liked a room with a view.

    Absolutely beautiful hotel. Perfectly located - only 2 blocks from town. Super quiet and convenient. The dining room and lounge is spectacular and breakfast was amazing.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite Palace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    Wonderful, large room, great help from staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Was great to see the proprietor change the cover and realise the space was not functional. We found the staff attentive,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we would change.

    The property has been renovated to a spectacular standard. The TV/ mirror was a great introduction and hope more hotels do this.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    VERY ENJOYABLE
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Prestige Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    THE STAFF WERE VERY FRIENDLY AND PROFESSIONAL. BREAKFAST WS EXCELLENT AS WAS LOCATION

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Relaxing beautiful weekend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything- this hotel exceeded our expectations. From the moment you walked in from the last moments of your stay. Can’t say enough the staff serve with a smile. They always say yes! We met the Italian owners. They are so passionate about their hotel. And it shows! Deborah the owner took her time to talk to us. The take date of their staff and their guests. The hotel is soooo beautiful. For me it was a 20. We will be back. Had a message with Rita- omg.. she was amazing, received a facial that was the best facial I’ve had!! The breakfast was amazing shout to André Silva! Oh and our afternoon teas- the best by Diogo- mint, ginger lemon!! Thank you to all the staff front desk.. so helpful Francesco, Ana all the staff. Thank you

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location and reasonably priced
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was amazing and allowed for exploration on foot of the older parts of Lisbon rather than taxi. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in April 2024

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