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We found the hotel to be lacking in many areas. There was no phone in our room, and the phone in the room of our travel companions was out of order. Front desk didn't respond to our concern. Room wasn't cleaned when we returned at 3p after a full day of activities. We were told that the maid had spoken to us and said we didn't want it cleaned... not so. Front desk seemed reluctant to have it cleaned, but it did get done. Parking is limited and difficult. Pool is quite a walk away, not as portrayed in photos. The town is on a hill, so from the street, you must up a set of steep steps to get to the lobby, then up more steps to the building with the rooms, where there is finally an elevator. Doors had to be locked from outside when leaving. On several occasions our companions returned to find the room had been entered and left unlocked. Front desk was marginally helpful in solving a rental car problem. Beautiful view from balcony.

Advertised free parking is not available as they have 100+ rooms but only about 7 parking spaces so you'll have to park far away at a paid spot. Hotel seems as a super old with an attempt to renew it but I cannot say they succeeded. Breakfast was supposed to start at 7:30 but when we came at 7:30 sharp there was a bus-load of others already in mid of their breakfast and most food was gone but the selection was poor overall anyway. Ota is a great place and this hotel is in a great spot. The pool is 100m away from the hotel but the beach is much better anyway but 10 min walk.

Hotel is in the center of Porto and offers a parking which is valuable. Restaurants, bars and Genoise tower are a few minutes away. When we checked-in, our room wasnt ready so we got upgraded right away which was very nice.