Pousada De Valença

“Näkymä tekee siitä”

Vetäsimme matkalaukkujamme mukulakiviä pitkin vanhankaupungin pituudelle, mutta se oli sen arvoista. Olohuoneesta ja ruokailuhuoneista näkymät Minho R.: lle Espanjaan olivat upeita sekä hienoissa sääissä että sumussa. Turvallisuuden puuttuminen huoneessamme oli motellin henkilökunnan hämmentynyt, k… lisää

Vetäsimme matkalaukkujamme mukulakiviä pitkin vanhankaupungin pituudelle, mutta se oli sen arvoista. Olohuoneesta ja ruokailuhuoneista näkymät Minho R.: lle Espanjaan olivat upeita sekä hienoissa sääissä että sumussa. Turvallisuuden puuttuminen huoneessamme oli motellin henkilökunnan hämmentynyt, koska olimme kuitenkin syrjäisiä, mutta tilat olivat odotetusti ja työpöydän henkilökunta oli ystävällisiä ja avuliaita.

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“A special stay inside the Valença fortress”

A special stay inside the Valença fortress. We really enjoyed our stay at the Pousada de Valença. It has a classic, welcoming feel — more like a family-run inn than a hotel. The staff were kind and attentive, and made everything easy for us. Our room was spacious and very comfortable, with beautifu… lisää

A special stay inside the Valença fortress. We really enjoyed our stay at the Pousada de Valença. It has a classic, welcoming feel — more like a family-run inn than a hotel. The staff were kind and attentive, and made everything easy for us. Our room was spacious and very comfortable, with beautiful views across the hills and the Minho River into Spain. Getting a room with a balcony and view is definitely worth it. The setting inside the walled fortress is one of a kind — quiet, historic, and full of charm. We’d happily stay again.

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“Tremendous location, needs modernising (sensitively) and sort out the coffee.”

An unbeatable location in the fortress and our room had views over the Minho to Spain. Overall the 1960s/1970s vintage feel was ok but the consequence of that is that many of the fixtures and fittings in the bedroom and bathroom are very dated and certainly the bathrooms are in need of modernisatio… lisää

An unbeatable location in the fortress and our room had views over the Minho to Spain. Overall the 1960s/1970s vintage feel was ok but the consequence of that is that many of the fixtures and fittings in the bedroom and bathroom are very dated and certainly the bathrooms are in need of modernisation, although the bathtub was welcome. The reception staff were very friendly and helpful, the bar staff less so. We did not eat in the restaurant so cannot comment but the breakfast was a bit underwhelming, odd eggs and the worst coffee consumed after a week in Portugal. The coffee really needs to get sorted out. The little pastel de nata were very good though. On the whole an underwhelming experience which did not live up to the Pousadas de Portugal’s reputation.

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“Overpriced and understaffed”

On arrival we discovered this pousada is a franchise and not fully part of the Pestana group. So, no Pestana points for a stay here. Hadn’t noticed that explained anywhere on the Pestana website. The location within the old fort is unbeatable with some rooms having views across the river to Tui in … lisää

On arrival we discovered this pousada is a franchise and not fully part of the Pestana group. So, no Pestana points for a stay here. Hadn’t noticed that explained anywhere on the Pestana website. The location within the old fort is unbeatable with some rooms having views across the river to Tui in Spain. Our superior room with balcony was spacious and well decorated. Bed and bedding were both good. Bathroom was clean and spacious although it’s the only Pousada we’ve stayed at with a plastic shower curtain rather than glass screen. Also only soap, no body lotion or other toiletries provided, no bathrobes etc. Breakfast had considerably fewer options than other Pousadas and no staff regularly monitoring and topping up but there were very few staff and few guests. Reception and other staff were all friendly and helpful. The hotel is apparently in a transition phase so the bar and restaurant were also closed on some days. If these things are important to you, check before booking. Overall, the hotel seemed comparatively overpriced and very understaffed. Not a special stay

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