Vidago Palace, located in Chaves, is an emblematic luxury hotel known for its historical grandeur and sumptuous surroundings. Nestled amid natural beauty, it offers guests a quintessentially elegant experience. Based on user reviews, the hotel's ambiance, services, and amenities have both admirers and areas for improvement.
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Vidago Palace
9.3
(731 ratings)
Chaves, Portugal -
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420 m Golf Course Vidago Palace
8.5 km A Botica do Lazer
9 km Chaves Castle
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
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- Stunning Architecture: Guests often rave about the hotel's breathtaking design and historical elements that offer a step back in time.
- Exquisite Grounds: The surrounding landscaped gardens and natural settings are frequently highlighted as some of the best features.
- Luxurious Spa: The spa facilities receive high praise for their range of treatments and the overall relaxation experience.
- Exceptional Dining: The restaurant's cuisine is frequently mentioned as a delightful culinary journey, showcasing local flavors.
- Attentive Staff: Many reviewers commend the friendly and attentive staff, adding a personal touch to their stay.
Area for improvement
- High Cost: A common critique is the high price tag associated with staying and dining at the hotel, making it less accessible to some.
- Isolated Location: Some guests find the hotel's secluded location a bit of a downside, with limited nearby attractions or dining options.
- Occasional Maintenance Issues: A few reviews mention minor maintenance problems within the rooms or common areas.
- Limited Parking: The parking facilities are sometimes described as inadequate, especially during peak seasons or events.
- Room Variability: While some guests find their accommodations luxurious, others report variability in room quality and views.
Amenities
Kids pool
Tennis court
Babysitting
Kids club
Spa
Hot Tub
Pool
Pet friendly
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9.3RateScore
Total 731 Reviews
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booking
620 Reviews
9.2 / 10
expedia
111 Reviews
9.8 / 10
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Fitness was mentioned 90 times
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Zoltan Lukac7 months ago
3/5
What a beauty this once must have been and how it must be running out of life now. Probably once a palace and a privileged destination when fountain waters were all the hype. Today, the building still stands proud and beautiful, however, all about it feels like it’s run by a state enterprise (the guard at the gate doesn’t fit into his uniform, the sole spring is guarded by a heavy built stern mature lady not to mess with, the pastry at the cafe counter looks like left overs from last weeks party and the receptionists have nothing to do but to give each other messages). Actually, it seems to be in the hands of a brewery.
Ian Tarry2 years ago
5/5
MAGICAL We arrived after dark; so with the lighting of the streets and the entrance to the Palace our arrival was magical and even though we arrived late into the night we were very well received. The hotel is situated beautifully in the mountains, which doubles down on the idea of relaxing and enjoying God’s creation. The grounds our well manicured with what looks like a top class golf course (I don’t play). The spa whilst a super modern design is brilliantly and subtly connected to the main palace. We had a picnic in the park, which was super romantic (even if I say so myself) with incredible well prepared and presented food. Allllll the staff were super friendly and very helpful. My only criticism is regarding the uniforms. They are badly designed, ill fitting and look like someone found a box of clothes in the basement from the 1970. The staff deserve better. (The Spa staff by comparison looked super smart) Health and wellness ought to be a key theme when visiting here We thank you all and highly RECOMMEND the Vidago Palace Hotel
Hotel Quality
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General Info
Total number of rooms 70
Number of floors 5
Number of buildings/towers 1
Year Built 1910
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Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.2 - $1
Coffee
$0.7 - $2.5
Beer 0.5L
$0.7 - $1.5
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$7 - $12
Public transport, one-way ticket
$1.5 - $2.2
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$0.5 - $1
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$40 - $50
Bottle of mid-range wine
$2 - $5
McMeal at McDonalds
$7 - $9
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$1 - $2
Public transport, monthly pass
$28.4 - $30
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.6 - $2
Mobile phone monthly plan
$10 - $22
Fitness club, monthly fee
$29 - $40
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Traffic around property
Light
Few vehicles on the road, relaxed and stress-free driving experience.
House Rules
Check in after 15:00
Check out until 12:00
Children welcome
Pets welcome