The Hotel da Oliveira is within the historical Guimares city center, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Guimares Castle, the citys most iconic landmark is 492 feet away. The air-conditioned rooms at the Hotel da ... Read more
The Hotel da Oliveira is within the historical Guimares city center, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Guimares Castle, the citys most iconic landmark is 492 feet away. The air-conditioned rooms at the Hotel da Oliveira all feature a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer, flat-screen cable TV and tablet. The units also feature a mini-bar and some a balcony. All the rooms are individually decorated with themes regarding historical Guimares personalities. A rich breakfast buffet is served each morning in the hotel and can be taken in the room, upon request. Guests can dine in the propertys la carte restaurant, which features a varied menu, including traditional Portuguese meals and international dishes. In order to better get to know the surrounding area and the historical town, the 24-hour front desk has car rental and bicycle rental services available for guests. The hotel also has a library available, for guests to take a book and relax in the communal lounge. This charm hotel is centrally located in Guimares, the 2012 European Capital of Culture. The city center features a number of local shops, cafs, bars, museums and restaurants. The Guimares Castle has a famed statue of D. Afonso Henriques, the first King of
Portugal in its front grounds, a popular tourist attraction. The historical city of Braga is a 23-minute drive and features a lively city center and a famous Cathedral. The scenic Penha Mountain is 3.1 mi away. The Porto International Airport is a 37-minute drive from the Hotel da Oliveira and the property provides a shuttle service, at an extra fee.