Hotel berhampiran Lago de Macieira de Alcoba, Agueda

Uma surpresa, no centro de Anadia, Colaboradores educado e muito simpáticos. A quarto e a casa de banho são grandes e confortáveis. Pequeno-almoço temos tudo o que é necessário e diria que até mais do que é normal para um hotel de 3 estrelas. A Internet funciona bem e tem Parque de estacionamento, só falta terem um carregador para carros eléctricos.

We booked this hotel for one night as a treat for a bit of R&R after our city break in Porto. We arrived a little early, about 2.30 and the room wasn't ready yet. After checking in, we went for a little walk round the grounds and by the time we returned the room was ready. We had booked the private pool suite, as we were celebrating a birthday, and it did not disappoint! It is definitely one of the most luxurious, high tech rooms we have stayed in. Everything was spotlessly clean, the room was nice and spacious, it had all sorts of high end features(like ireless phone charging pads and a google speaker) and all the usual features were finished to a high standard. The terrace was lovely and although people could see us (depending on the angle) it still felt very private. The pool was lovely, it was quite warm (it was July) but still refreshing enough, especially when sitting in the shade. It was lovely to sit in the pool and take in the view of the beautiful trees. It was so still and peaceful, the only sound was the odd bird or the ringing of a nearby church bell. We went for dinner in the hotel restaurant. The service was great, the menu was a little limited but the food was tasty. I can't eat gluten and they had a good understanding of this. In the morning at breakfast there was gluten free bread, cake and biscuits. It would have been good if they were covered, to avoid cross contamination, as they were next to the normal toaster but it was still good to be catered for. After we checked out of our room we laid by the main pool. There are lots of loungers and it was nice to use the pool, sauna and hot tub. Also, we were able to shower and change in the spa which was handy. Overall a great stay and we would definitely return.

As senhoras da limpeza são muito simpáticas. A Carina, que se encontra na recepção é muito simpática e muito prestável, em contraste, só tenho a apontar sobre o pessoal que estava a servir no pequeno almoço. Perguntei se podia ficar numa mesa junto a janela, uma vez que as mesas que estavam preparadas estavam todas na parte contrária, disseram que sim, que eu podia pegar na louça e transportar para o outra mesa. Assim o fiz, e instalei me numa mesa grande (só me tinha apercebido destas mesas junto a janela). Quando fui buscar comida, os dois funcionários que ficaram sempre no meio da sala, indicaram para usar mesas mais pequenas. A sala estava bastante vazia, e pelo número de mesas preparadas via se que estavam a espera de poucos clientes, que não iriam utilizar todos as mesas, tal como aconteceu. A atitude destes dois funcionários não me caiu bem. Podiam ter-se dado ao trabalho de pelo menos indicar as mesas que pretendiam que o cliente se sentasse (na altura não reparei nas mesas porque estavam de lado). Esperaram que o cliente mudasse, e, numa lei do menor esforço, é que indicam que tinha que voltar a ter de mudar de mesa. Está diferença de atitude da recepção para a parte do restaurante faz a diferença toda no atendimento. Quarto muito limpo e aquecido com regulação. Muito silencioso.

This stay in Curia Hotel, was actually in the ir of 2005 i believe. But still in my memories, I remember the grandiosity of the building, the very high floor and the space mixed with stories and te years give you peace just siting, and enjoy the surrenders. Nice services, nice staff, don’t lose de massages options and the restaurant if remember a good experience

Unfortunately this hotel is absolutely atrocious, over priced and has appalling service. We paid for a deluxe room but it was so small, dark to the point that even with all the lights on you couldn't see anything in the wardrobe, and no sockets near any mirrors so if you like to style your hair and see what you are doing forget it. The spa is ok but on our first use there was a kids swimming lesson going on so all we could hear was shouting, then the second time the spa was full of kids screaming and when we complained they said they couldn't do anything. Unfortunately as this is the only big chain hotel on Aveiro it hasn't got any competition so doesn't care about standards. Please think twice about staying here as it's not worth the cost and you'd be better off looking at smaller boutique hotels in the area.

The hotel has an excellent location for shopping, eating, and the train station. We had our luggage forwarded to this location as we walked the Camino, and it was there waiting for us when we arrived. Easy, courteous checkin. There is a one-person/luggage elevator available. My room on the first floor had high-ceilings, lots of sunlight, and a wonderful view. The bathroom was spacious, mixing old with new. The bed was very comfortable, the room quiet. Breakfast is an efficient and adequate buffet served in a room downstairs. Coffee machines, toasters, meat and cheeses, fruits, yogurts, cereals, etc. All buffet - nothing cooked to order, ie no eggs, etc. It worked for us. I must add that we had a couple of injuries in our 8-person group, due to walking the coastal Portuguese Camino. The staff were very helpful answering questions about medical attention, calling cabs, referring pharmacies.

Excellent city centre hotel, very clean and spacious rooms. excellent breakfast choice and good value for money. Easy to locate and very close to the city, quiet area with little traffic noise. We will definitely be back and have already recommended it to other friends in Portugal. Well done to the management and staff for operating such a great hotel.