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Address:
Rua Arq. Marques da Silva, 200
Porto
4150-483
Hotel Location:
near center
The city of Porto boasts 2000 years of history. It is closely linked to the founding of the Portuguese nation and has even provided it with the origins of its name. Declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO, this destination well known for the natural and warm hospitality of the local people and its wonderful scenery, particularly along the course of the River Douro, where the grapes used for the famous Port wine are grown. This capital of the north (as it is often called) is the second largest city in a country which has offered the world a guarantee of quality in the major international events it has already hosted. In addition to being the European Capital of Culture in 2001, Porto was also one of the main host cities for the “Euro 2004”.The location of the Hotel Tuela Porto is in the cultural, commercial and business center of Boavista is naturally one of its most important features. Surrounded by the “Cidade do Porto” and “Peninsula” shopping centers, it is also close to the city’s new cultural center (the “Casa da Musica”) and near the city’s main sports stadium (the Pavilhao Rosa Mota). In addition, the airport, the historic area of the city, the Sao Bento railway station and the Port wine cellars are only a couple minutes away.The 197 rooms, spread across two wings (north wing and south wing) have all been renovated and redecorated and include; a minibar, satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer, air conditioning, internet connection and more!The hotel has a restaurant which serves national and international cuisine and can cater for up to 500 people. There is also a bar next to the lobby. Events catering is one of the main services offered by the hotel, and the variety and size of the space available provides unrivalled facilities for conferences, banquets, exhibitions, presentations and shows. It offers a total of eight very versatile rooms, able to host all kinds of events. The largest of the rooms provides a panoramic view of the city. The rooms are equipped with a broadband wireless internet system and support technology. The hotel also offers, laundry service, tourist information and excursions, individual safes, private parking and more!
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