Description
Hotel guests can use the indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and jacuzzi at Hotel do Templo (50 metres away) free of charge.
Guests can use the games room, billiards and table tennis at Hotel do Parque (50 metres away) free of charge.
The children's playground and tennis court are 150 metres away.
Quick description :
Nearby Santuário do Bom Jesus, you can enjoy one of the finest views of Braga.
Completely rebuilt in 1998, the hotel's name stems from the water powered elevator (19th century) that still works nowadays.
Cancellation policy :
Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 12 years stay free of charge for extra beds.
All older children or adults are charged EUR 36.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Internet: Wireless internet is available in public areas and costs EUR 5.00 per hour.
Meal Plan: Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets: Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Food & beverage :
Panoramic Restaurant:
With capacity for 120 people the Panoramic Restaurant presents a pleasant panoramic view of the city of Braga.
It offers a traditional regional kitchen. The diversity of the natural landscape and the influences received during centuries of other peoples are elements that explain the multiplicity of the gastronomic specialties: potato and cabbage broth and bread made from maize, roast pork, the cod, the octopus and the trout, the chicken rice " pica no chão" and the duck rice, the kid and the baked heifer, the ham and the frying pans of Braga, are some of the excellent examples.
Lobby Bar:
The lobby bar is open until midnight with a perfect atmosphere for a pleasant night.
Area information :
Geres National Park (30 km) - Peneda-Geres is of particular note because it is the only National Park in existence in Portugal. Founded in 1971, it covers an area of 72,000 hectares and has an extraordinary diversity of climate and scenery, comprising the transition zone between the Mediterranean and Euro-Siberian regions. Because of this, flora and fauna are found that are rare or non existent in other parts of the country. Human occupation dates back 7,000 years and Megalithic, Celtic and Roman monuments are found frequently.
Bom Jesus Natural Park - Close to Bom Jesus church, you can see the view from Gerês and Soajo Mountains to Esposende and Viana´s beaches. Inside the temple, there is a latin cross shape, and it's worth a visit. You must also visit the lifts; powered by water.
Sameiro Sanctuarie (2 km)– Sameiro was built in 1870 and it is a place of the Marian cult.
Braga Historical Centre (5 km) – The Main Cathedral built in the 12th century, Biscainhos Museum and Garden, Coimbras Chapel and House original temple of the 16th century, Towers and arches of the Braga Castel, Bishop’s Palace and Stª Bárbara Garden are some of the places that we suggest.
Travel information :
By Car:
From Oporto:
- On the A3, follow the Circular of Braga heading to Braga South.
- On your right-hand side you will see the Carrefour Hypermarket.
- Keep going on the circular until the Repsol Shop, then you must take the right lane and exit to Avenida João XXI.
- On your right side will see the amusement park Bracalandia followed by a roundabout. There you must take right turn, heading to Bom Jesus.
From Vila Verde:
- You will have to head to Bom Jesus passing through Avenida Padre Júlio Fragata until you arrive at a roundabout. - There you must turn left to Avenida João Paulo XXI then you must follow the above-designated passage.
From Barcelos:
- Take the EN 103.
- The entrance to the city is made in Ferreiros, in a roundabout.
- You must turn left heading to Estadio or Braga Este, entering the Circular of Braga.
- Pass the tunnel and head to Bom Jesus, following Avenida Padre Júlio Fragata (you will see a hypermarket on your left-hand side).
- At the roundabout, turn left to Avenida João XXI, following as explained above.
General :
Parking , Restaurant, Pets Allowed, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Free Parking, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
Activities :
Tennis Court, Children's Playground
Services :
Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Internet Services, Car Rental, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN