Hotel Villa Garden Braga

Un hotel precioso, la atención muy buena, a diez minutos caminando al centro, muy tranquilo y sin ruidos Una estancia excelente.

酒店由老別墅改造，很漂亮也很有藝術性，前面有一個小花園。酒店距離市中心不遠，步行可至。房間不大，乾淨衞生，燈光明亮。免費停車。

How this place ranks #2 for hotels on TripAdvisor in Braga is a mystery. At first, I was hopeful, but we stayed in what seemed to be an excavated, underground, dank, dark basement room that was stuffy and smelled musty. The room was similar to a cheap, basic American hotel room. No charm at all. The beds were hard and the one pillow per bed felt like it was blown up like a balloon. The location was within walking distance to things we wanted to see in Braga, but far enough away to be disappointing. The breakfast was mediocre. Overall, this place was not worth the price. This was the worst hotel we stayed at in Portugal.

So we had one day in braga, beautiful city with lots to see! Checked in at around 9pm the checkin staff had no greetings whatsoever n the restaurant was closed. Hotel lobby was alright but rooms are all one story down, super low ceiling n cheap looking room and bathroom. More like a 2 star room. Smelled awful. Next day we check out, the director accused us of having three people in the room coz my sis came to get us two from our room (then we left the hotel together) n before anything the Director started yelling at us for payment of €25 for extra person "stay" despite the fact that there is no way a third bed or person could even fit in the room. We explained the situation but he didn't want to listen as he says "I'm the director here if I say it is then it is what it is!" So sure, we ended with a 2 star stay at a "hotel", being yelled at with no "proves" nor explanation by the Director Mr. Inacio (I believe he wanted to show off his authority in front of his staff) and to avoid further upsetting my mom (who wasn't feeling well already) I paid and we left. Told him to send me his "prove" of my sis entering the hotel to pass the night but I still haven't received anything!

Beautiful historic building. Parking was super easy and convenient, considering the issues we’ve had finding parking in other cities in Portugal and Spain. A short walk to the old town and the location was very quiet at night. The bed was super comfortable. We like a firm bed. Best breakfast on this trip. Great variety and the sweetest fruit we’ve tasted for a long time.

I had to find a hotel quickly because of unexpected issues (nothing to do with Villa Garden). It was already 23h30 and the staff were helpful and accommodating even though I ended up arriving after midnight. The hotel itself is reasonably priced and has character, being in a historic building with pleasant gardens. It ended up being a welcome if unexpected stay. Recommended (even if you’re not making a last second emergency booking!).