About Hotel Mercure Porto Gaia
Less than three miles from the centre of historic Porto, the 4-star Mercure Porto Gaia Hotel has free Wi-Fi and two restaurants. It is conveniently located near to the Arrábida bridge on the south side of the Douro river.
Contemporary decoration creates a welcoming ambiance in each of the 104 guest rooms, which have satellite TV, hair dryers, air conditioning and minibars.
There is a 24-hour reception and on-site services include dry cleaning, babysitting and a guest car park, which is available to use at an additional cost.
A continental breakfast buffet is served each morning and guests are welcome to enjoy drinks at Ports & Co and dine there or in their Oporto Restaurant, which serves typical cuisine from the local area.
Mercure Porto Gaia Hotel is a six-minute walk from the Arrábida shopping centre and a 15-minute drive from the São João da Foz Fortress and the Atlantic beaches.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Parking at the hotel
Much to the delight of many happy guests, this hotel offers a choice of places to park your car so you can drive to the hotel with ease and leave your car there with confidence during your stay. Guests also mentioned that they preferred to leave their cars at the hotel and use taxis to get around, particularly to the centre of Porto.
positive:
Rooms are well maintained
As you arrive at this welcoming hotel, you'll be able to unwind immediately in the well maintained surroundings. Rooms are also lovely and clean, encouraging you to relax in fresh and comfortable sheets and before you head out for the day.
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Helpful staff make all the difference
Many satisfied guests give positive feedback about the staff at Mercure Porto Gaia Hotel, mentioning that they provide a great welcome and maintain top quality service at all times. After travelling a long way or a busy day exploring Porto, you'll be pleased to be greeted by a friendly face, always ensuring your needs and requests are dealt with efficiently.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Slightly uninspiring location
Although convenient for shopping and some local wineries, some guests find the location just outside Vila Nova de Gaia a little uninspiring because it's not in the vibrant centre of Porto, rather, it's near to a modern shopping mall.
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Wi-Fi can be weak
Unfortunately, a small handful of guests have trouble with accessing and using the free Wi-Fi at Mercure Porto Gaia Hotel.
negative:
A little far from Porto city centre
This hotel is a short taxi ride from the centre of Porto but it's not particularly easy to walk to because it's accessed by main roads, which was frustrating for some guests.