This hotel enjoys a quiet location in Porto, about a five-minute drive from the lively city centre with its countless shops and entertainment venues in addition to a good connection to the local public transport network. Historic Porto University is located in the immediate vicinity of the hotel, while the beautiful city beach is within 10 minutes' walk. Transfer time to Francisco Sa Carneiro is only a couple of minutes (some 10 km away).

The hotel was established in 2004 and comprises a total of 100 rooms spread over two floors. Alongside a lobby area with a 24-hour reception, the hotel offers guests a public Internet connection and W-LAN access points in all public areas of the building. Additionally, a cosy bar is available to guests, and business travellers may make use of four rooms suitable for conferences, meetings, and banquets. Those arriving by car may take advantage of the free hotel car park.

The functionally designed rooms all come with an en suite bathroom or a shower unit with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, and air conditioning. Wheelchair accessible rooms and non-smoking rooms can be arranged on request.