Grão Vasco - Historic Hotel and SPA

Portugal , Centre Portugal
VISEU, Rua Gaspar Barreiros
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75 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Miguel

Good Hotel, in centre of Viseu. I will book again

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

KENNETH

Great stay!

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 Nov 2025

Elio

Good location, soundproofing not the best, could do with renovation.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Rogerio

Ótimo como sempre praticamente em tudo, mas já passou da hora de modernizar as casas de banho.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Javier

Pleasant stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2025

Daniel

The hotel is clean. The have a few rooms but very clean and comfortable. The staff is fabulous. It is a boutique hotel in a wonderful area of Guimarese walking distance to everything.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2025

madalena

Clean accessible great breakfast location

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2025

Wesley

Both pools and pool areas dirty. Carpet in room is dirty. Bed is comfy. Breakfast is average.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Theodolina

Very nice place.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

Luis

Check in staff friendly and helpful

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2025

Constancia

Excellent

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Feb 2025

Mark

A run down version of its grander former self, with indifferent staff. The front desk is the opposite of welcoming. Our compact room was okay, but the bathtub shower curtain was a mildew haven -- needs the bleach treatment.

Lot's of available easy on-site parking, if one can figure out how to get through the up/down gates on entry and exit.

Breakfasts were amazingly great, but no dinner menus were available so we found our evening meals elsewhere. The room service offerings were poor.

Be careful not to trip on the tired/wrinkled carpets in the hallways.

Great central location -- as good as it could possibly be. Might stay again despite the defects purely because of the location at the city centre.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2025

William

Excellent location, staff, and restaurant.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2024

Rosemary

Dining room was very nice and food reasonable. Would have like to see bill instead of just added to room charge.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2024

Ian

Nice hotel in the centre of Viseu, with very pleasant and helpful staff.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2024

Assad

Excellent for the price

Excellent value for money nicely maintained property good breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2024

James

Just a clean and well cared for hotel with tasteful decorum. Room was neat and bed was comfortable. Staff spoke English well and were very courteous. Location was perfect. Near to Praca de Republica (puble square) and city park.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2023

Antonio

Walk to all history sightseeing

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2023

Marilia

Good rooms and good location with walking distance to the center and restaurants.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2023

cathie

The hotel was very nice, the staff were friendly and helpful. The room was spacious, with a comfortable bed and lots of storage space, as well as a private patio with a small table and 2 chairs. The only issue we had with the room is that it was pretty dark, even with the curtains open, and somewhat dated. The bathtub drain was a little slow and the shower head wouldn't stay in position. Otherwise a very nice, clean and spacious bathroom with nice towels. The breakfast buffet was terrific, fresh and delicious with lots of items to choose from. It was close walking distance to see many of the historic sites in Viseu. Parking in front of the hotel is awkward, as the lower gate is an emergency exit, so one has to reverse uphill and turn around in a narrow driveway to exit. Otherwise we did appreciate the onsite parking. We appreciate the dog-friendliness of this lovely hotel.

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2023

Constancia

Very good

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2023

Gabriella

Love ths hotel. We've been there 2 times already and we will be definitely staying there in the future.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2023

Very comfortable stay....facilities excellent & staff very helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2023

cindy

The location was very convenient and the front desk was very kind.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Nov 2022

Luiz

OK Stay!

Needs improvement, pictures of rooms @hotels.com do not reflect the room that I got #130, needs more care with cleaning, of the premises inside and outside, breakfast was good, close to downtown, walkable place, central location, very good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2022

Lawrence

Well Maintained Hotel Near City Center

Hotel Grao Vasco is truly a historic hotel. Pedro from sales gave a very friendly guided tour of the property and spoke with us about the wonderful past that Hotel Grao Vasco has. This is stylish sixties but maintained beautifully and still run by the family that built the hotel. Go to Viseu and enjoy! The hotel had comfortable beds, it is centrally located near the old city center and the staff was very welcoming. Pedro in particular was kind, helpful and proud of the hotel. It was refreshing to see a person who has the kind of hospitality everyone expects but rarely sees. Obrigado!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2021

Eric

Nice stay

Great hotel, close to lots of restaurants. Extremely safe and nice.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2021

David

Really nice hotel. Parked motorcycles on car park overnight without any issues. Nice walk to town and breakfast was good.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Sep 2020

Simon

Hotel is showing its age. decor very much stuck in the past. Hotel staff could have been friendlier, internet connectivity was really poor. However, central location is a plus.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2020

Derek

pleasant stay

Tricky to find entrance but a lovely cool hotel, reception polite . The up grade to the room was worth it, with balcony overlooking gardens. Breakfast well thought out at this time of Covid , would stay again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2020

Isabel

Very nice and convenient location.
Great staff
Kudus for Pedro*****Guimarães and Baltasar.
Many thanks for your help and willingness.

Partner

2/10

Poor

24 Jul 2020

Pedro

Worst experience in portugal

Breakfast service was slow no customer service
Refusal to do fried eggs I either had to take liquid scramble eggs if I wanted breakfast or nothing. Horrible And limited breakfast choices
First time in a 4 star hotel that they were not able to accommodate an egg order.
Also we arrived at 1035 at the hotel and asked if the bar was open to which front reception said yes. We walked over to the bar and employee told us at 1047 pm that no one was here so I closed the bar so no service.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2020

Denis

Classic older style hotel

A great hotel just a block from the historic centre. Thoughtful groupings of comfortable, quiet seating areas around the hotel including attractive lounges. Welcoming, efficient staff; large, comfortable rooms overlooking lawns and palm trees. Elegant dining room in which we were the only guests (Sunday evening in Feb.) where we were served the best salmon dinner we have ever eaten. All served by the perfect waiter in a friendly, informative manner. A gem of a hotel in a modestly interesting old city.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

The property is in a great location...Hardly 4 stars...needs serious updating...The staff need to practice customer service skills, make customers feel welcome...Up their game...

Business Pet

6/10

Pleasant

08 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

GREAT LOCATION, FREE PARKING

THE HOTEL HAS OLD WORLD CHARM ALTHOUGH A LITTLE WORN IN PLACES. THE SAFE KEY IN OUR ROOM HAD BEEN TAKEN BY A PREVIOUS GUEST. THE SOLUTION WAS TO MOVE OUR ROOM!
ACCORDING TO THE STAFF THERE ARE FEW WORKING SAFES.NO IRON WAS AVAILABLE ONLY EXTERNAL LAUNDRY WAS POSSIBLE. THE DINING ROOM STAFF WERE UNHELPFUL AND MORE INTERESTED IN SETTING UP FOR LUNCH.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Great Stay

Our second stay at this hotel did not disappoint. The rooms are clean and the location is perfect. The original feel of the hotel is historic and we enjoyed it.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

we like the Cleaner room, pool and breakfast. next time we live more time

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2019

Elias

Hotel Grão Vasco Historic Hotel & Spa

Nice and comfortable hotel in very convenient location with indoor and outdoor swimming pool and spa.
Good restaurant.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

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Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2019

Jose

beautiful hotel, excellent service

The hotel is in the heart of Viseu, at walking distance most points of interest. Clean, well-appointed room, tasty breakfast with plenty of choices, courteous and efficient personnel. Although the hotel is in the middle of the historical center, it has a parking lot and the parking fees are included in the price, a rare feat in European hotels conveniently located in the historical districts. I did not use the spa, but the outdoor pool is beautiful. I found this hotel an incredible value for the money. Recommended without hesitation.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2019

Verified traveler

We would love to return.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2018

Brenda

We did not do any sightseeing in Viseu (it was a just a place to stop & sleep) so I cannot comment on the convenience of location. No food is available at the hotel during the siesta hours (typical of many hotels on the Iberian Peninsula) but the hotel manager was able to direct us to a place (within walking distance of the hotel) where they were willing to feed us. Limited English spoken by those we had contact with in Viseu but all were willing to assist as as best they could.

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2018

Verified traveler

Viseu the beautiful water fountains city

Hotel staff was very friendly and polite. Room cleaning staff did an awesome job. Hotel is an older building that does need some upgrade but overall it's well maintained. There was a variety of items to pick for breakfast . Everything was always fresh and plentiful. Hotel location was perfect and walking distance to everything in centre of city. Rossio well known in the city of Viseu with its gorgeous water fountains and flower garden and an awesome area to sit and relax or walk around te garden . Then you can go enjoy a coffee or drink or eat something in the rossio coffee shop 2 min walk from hotel.
Overall I enjoyed my stay at Grão Vasco Hotel and I will return in the near future.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Charming old style

Good location, nice surroundings, nice hotel grounds as well.

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2017

Hugh & Maria

A good hotel in the centre of the city

While the hotel is approaching 'vintage' status, it is recently renovated and in an excellent location. The staff are courteous. There is ample parking in the hotel grounds and we were allowed, at no charge, to leave the car until early evening of the day we departed. On the other side of the hotel to the parking, there is a pleasant garden, onto which our room opened - very nice! The rooms are of standard hotel size, clean and well furnished, with good beds and amenities. As it is an older building, there is some noise from the hall. We were a little disconcerted that the hotel restaurant was able to offer only a buffet dinner, on Sunday evening; so, instead, we ate at one of the restaurants, within a close distance of the hotel. Breakfast in the hotel, the next morning, was good, with a full range of seasonal fresh fruit, breads, cereals, meats, scrambled eggs and pastries. We recommend the hotel, without reservation.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Aug 2014

Fernando

Excellent location and excellent Breakfast. Should be a 3 * Hotel, not 4*. Too expensive for a 3 * Hotel

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2026

gerson

Tudo ótimo

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2026

Rodrigo

Única situação, até fora da hospedagem foi o almoço, achei caro pelo que foi oferecido.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2025

Gonçalo

O quarto merecia ter melhores condições para um hotel de 4*.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Eric

Toda equipa foi muito gentil. O quarto é muito aconchegante e limpo. As comodidades são excelentes. Já estou com saudades das experiências que vivi no hotel.

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Nov 2025

Mario Celso

Quarto confortável, temperatura interna bem aconchegante, principalmente nos dias mais frios do ano. A equipe foi cordial, os garçons, principalmente do jantar, sempre muito atenciosos e prestativos. Achei que faltou uma qualidade melhor em produtos para banho e o café da manhã poderia ter mais variedade, bem como o jantar/almoço, pois era sempre a mesma coisa. De resto tudo muito bom.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Ayrton Augusto

Hotel aconchegante, decoração com estilo clássico e a atenção da equipe foram pontos muito positivos.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Nov 2025

Miguel

A estadia não foi má e cumpriu com o que era pretendido (viagem trabalho), no entanto o hotel não me cativou para voltar a repetir numa futura viagem de trabalho.

O hotel está bastante envelhecido, com os quartos a necessitarem de uma modernização urgente. Já não se usam cortinas na banheira, mobiliário dos \"anos 80\" (ainda que novos) e as janelas do século passado.

O quarto só tinha 2 tomadas elétricas além da tomada da TV, a única perto da cama estava avariada e a que funcionava era perto do chão no corredor para o wc.

Não utilizei o SPA pois fui em trabalho e não tive tempo. Possivelmente será esse o ponto forte do hotel mas infelizmente não posso opinar.

O Staff é super disponível e simpático.

Business

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2025

Nicole

Chambre propre mais service et accueil peu sympathique

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Joao

Hotel bem localizado, mas que precisa de uma renovação total. Não consegui utilizar todos os serviços…

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Gustavo Henrique

Hotel limpo e café da manhã especial. Recomendo 100%.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Inês

O hotel mantém um padrão de excelência.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2025

Carla

Foi uma experiência razoável...
Para hotel 4 estrelas deixa um pouco a desejar as instalações...
Muito barulho do exterior
As casas de banho deveriam sofrer umas alterações
A piscina exterior não dá para crianças que não sabem nadar... porque é muito funda
Da parte do pequeno almoço foi bom, tem muita variedade
Maneira geral correu bem a nossa estadia

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2025

Marcio

Uma longa caminhada para chegar no quarto

Se você gosta de caminhar, solicite o quarto 210, assim você já terá feito seu treinamento ao ir tomar o café da manhã e retornar ao quarto.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2025

DIANA

Estadia agradável

A estadia correu muito bem. Quarto limpo e organizado. Pequeno Almoço basto e com várias opções. A piscina, ambiente da piscina e acesso à mesma deve ser melhorado, porque estava muito frio.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Fim de semana ótimo

Localização ideal para visitar a parte histórica da cidade.
Caminhadas, visitas, gastronomia, descanso... Tudo estava excelente.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2025

Alexandre dos Anjos

Hotel excelente

Hotel muito bem localizado, confortável, atendimento excelente, restaurante 5 estrelas. Super recomendo.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2024

Luiz Gustavo

A descoberta da bela cidade de Viseu

Muito agradável, hotel central,com muito charme, histórico. Recepção muito eficiente e com boa simpatia. Toalhas de piscina muito macias.
Pequeno almoço agradável.
Espaço envolvente com muito charme, piscina boa e limpa. Próximo de tudo.
Estacionamento gratuito para hóspedes, muito bom 🌹.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Aug 2024

Agathe

Cet hôtel n’est plus un hôtel 4 étoiles…. Il est vieillissant et mal entretenu.
Le mobilier est abîmé, et mal réparé ça ne fait pas sérieux. Le parking est souvent complet, difficile de savoir si on aura une place de disponible = obligation de se garer dans la rue et de payer …
Dommage car il est hyper bien placé. Beaucoup trop cher pour ce que c’est.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2024

Jorge

Excelente hotel, bem localizado, com estacionamento acessível e um pequeno almoço com boas opções.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2024

carlos albero

Medio

Achamos o quarto muito escuro, não tinha luzes o suficiente. Hotel antigo, muito limpo, e ainda com banheira, mas bem localizado.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2024

GASTON

Good

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2024

Fabienne

S jour d’une nuit.
Accueil assez froid (ne pas généraliser, nous avons eu affaire à une personne)
Hôtel très bien situé mais vieillissant
Très bon petit déjeuner

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2024

Rogerio

Hotel muito bem localizado e muito confortável

Partner

4/10

Poor

31 Jan 2024

Ana Paula

Viel zu teuer für die Ausstattung. Warmes Wasser lief bei der Ankunft nicht und die Badezimmerausstattung schrecklich alt und verbraucht. Matratze und Frühstück ganz in Ordnung.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2023

Manuel

Consegui ouvir barulhos do que me pareceram obras no hotel quando estava no quarto. O mini frigorífico estava sujo quando cheguei e assim continuou durante toda a minha estadia.

Adorei poder continuar o meu treino de exercício físico durante a minha estadia, no entanto fui obrigado a usar um peso do ginásio que não era muito prático, pois não tive opção de escolha na carga.

De resto correu tudo bem: O pessoal do hotel era todo muito simpático e disposto ajudar quando precisei

Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Dec 2023

António

Hotel bonito, funcionários bastante simpáticos, bom pequeno almoço, contudo encontrámos aranhas no teto do quarto e o WC é algo datado (poderia estar melhor cuidado - Ex: banheira com pontos de ferrujem, suporte de chuveiro defeituoso).
A temperatura ambiente da piscina interior estava muito baixa, provocando bastante desconforto no uso deste equipamento.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2023

Maria

Todo bien

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2023

António

Fim de semana

Hotel muito bem localizado, no centro da cidade. Pequeno almoço muito bom, variado e bem confeccionado. Embora esteja junto à estrada, é tranquilo.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Aug 2022

Verified traveler

Experiência razoável

A chegada foi bem complicada, pois o estacionamento anunciado estava lotado e a declividade do terreno dificultou muito o estacionamento quando surgiu uma vaga. Quartos confortáveis e excelente localização do hotel na cidade. Não gostei das camas com colchões de mola mais duros do que o desejável, causando a sensação de que cairíamos da cama a qq momento. Café da manhã simples.

Partner