On May 2011 I was Porto and I stayed at Ibis Porto Gaia hotel locate at a hill. The staff simply excellent, the attention with me at the reception, bar and other needs was incomparable. Near the hotel there is a big mall, shopping center Arrabida, some things to buy, some things to eat. I recommend this hotel, excellent propertie,... More

This hotel is excellent value is terms of arriving on the A1/IC23 highway from all points south such as Coimbra and Lisboa. The hotel is located in Gaia on the south side of the Duoro River near the top of the hill overlooking the Ponte da Arrabida, which provides access to places north along the Atlantic coastline. If you want... More

Great location to visit Port wine cellars, but not so great to visit the city. Better if you're by car. Parking is free. Breakfast is very good for 6 euros, with fruits, iogurts, croissant and the traditional portuguese dessert pastel de natas. Like all other Ibis, this one also has awful pillows.

We have stayed at this hotel several times. Each time the service was excellent. The staff are friendly and always willing to help. The value for the price is exceptional. We will continue to stay at this hotel each and every time we visit Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal as it is close to all the sights in Porto without... More

Friendly staff at check-in counter, helped with tips for restaurants and sightseeing tours. Breakfast buffet is worth the price, Free parking is yet another plus. Unfortunately, I did not get a room with a nice view (desk staff informed that there were only smoking rooms available with a nice view), but there are rooms facing the river/ocean, which must have... More

Enough for spending one or two nights. Small rooms. Missed some extra pillows on the room. The Shower hot water pressure was very low.

1 I had to change rooms because on the afternoon I was invaded by ants, according to the receptionist, the ants were fleeing the rain, sic 2 They gave me another room upstairs, room 208 and it had to walk up and down with my luggage since no one at reception was willing to help me. the day I left... More