Hotel Universal
Hotel Universal descritpion
Nudging the Spanish border and situated within Portugal’s only National Park, Peneda-Gerês, Hotel Universal features an internal courtyard with hanging gardens. It also offers an outdoor pool.
Hotel Universal’s bright rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and a private bathroom with bathtub. Each is air conditioned and includes a satellite TV and a radio.
Guests can play tennis at the hotel’s outdoor court or swim in the pool on the grounds surrounding the hotel. The poolside deck with plenty of lounge chairs is a nice place to soak up the sun.
Universal serves a daily breakfast buffet. Traditional food from Portugal’s Norte Region is offered at the restaurant, while the Jardim Bar offers lunch snacks and a fine selection of local wines.
Geres village is an excellent base for exploring the national park’s archeological and natural highlights. The Albufeira Da Caniçada Reservoir is just 3 miles away and the hotel provides a mountain shuttle service.
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Facilities of Hotel Universal
Outdoors ：Outdoor Pool (seasonal) | Grounds
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Activities ：Tennis Court
Food & Drink ：Restaurant | Bar | Breakfast in the Room | Restaurant with Dining Menu | Snack Bar
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 3 per day.
Services ：Room Service | 24-Hour Front Desk | Currency Exchange | ATM on site | Laundry | Ironing Service | Shoeshine | Meeting/Banquet Facilities | Fax/Photocopying
General ：Safe | Non-smoking Rooms | Facilities for Disabled Guests | Elevator | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) | Air Conditioning
Languages Spoken ：Portuguese | English
Reviews for Hotel Universal
Review 1：Staff was friendly and helpful, charming classic ambience. Good price. Location central to small village, altho not at the water activities many would come to area to enjoy.
Review 2：cousy flair (in a couple of years it needs renovation); friendly staff; located beside the thermal bath; nice pool with great surrounding (unfortunately a 5 minute walk away); excellent kitchen in restaurant and adega
Review 3：- The A.C. did not always work. - Rooms are screaming for remodelling.
Review 4：- Incredible Staff - The pool is in a really good location - Very clean
Review 5：We were very well received. The staff is excellent and made every effort to make us comfortable. The breakfast served is typical Portuguese and the swimming pool is wonderful surrounded by nature. We will definitely return!
Review 6：An eclectic hotel with inner attrium and rooms with views of the town. Great value in the mid-season, including an adequate breakfast. Well located in Vila do Geres with easy access to the Peneda - Geres National PArk including Roman relics, mountain walks and great scenery.
Review 7：The restaurant offers wine in bottles of 37.5 cl. But you get a bottle of 25cl instead, which is charged then as the larger bottle. The waiter answerd that it was normal.
Review 8：didn't have scramble eggs for breakfast
Review 9：Everything was great. The pool was lovely, but a bit of a walk!
Review 10：ineffective air condition
Review 11：Super pool and resterarant