Hotel Fundador

3.0 star property
Hotel in Guimarães with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Bar (on property)
Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
Triple Room | Bathroom | Deep soaking tub, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Avenida Dom Afonso Henriques, 740, Apartado 331, Guimarães, 4810431
  • Guimaraes Shopping Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Guimaraes Castle
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Estadio D. Alfonso Henriques
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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Room options

Quadruple Room

  • 366 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Triple Room

  • 312 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room (Single Use)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Guimarães

Hotel Fundador places you within a 10-minute stroll of Igreja de Sao Francisco and Casa dos Lobo Machado. This 3-star hotel has 97 rooms and welcomes guests with a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Guimaraes Shopping Mall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Largo da Oliveira - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Palace Duques de Bragança - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Guimaraes Castle - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Estadio D. Alfonso Henriques - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Guimarães Station - 3 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Porta Larga - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pregaria de Guimarães - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sala 141 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cantinho Tio Júlio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Hotel Guimarães - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Fundador

Hotel in Guimarães with a 24-hour front desk and a bar
Hotel Fundador features free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with securing valuables and dry cleaning/laundry.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and bidets. Minibars, safes, and phones are other standard amenities.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 9 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Built in 1980
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 9 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 857

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Hotel Registry Number: 857
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Fundador Guimaraes
Hotel Fundador Guimaraes
Fundador Hotel Guimarães
Hotel Fundador Hotel
Hotel Fundador Guimarães
Hotel Fundador Hotel Guimarães

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Fundador?

Hotel Fundador provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Fundador?

As of Jun 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Fundador on Jun 2, 2025 start from $59.95, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do close to Hotel Fundador?

This hotel in Guimarães is within a 10-minute walk of Igreja de Sao Francisco and Casa dos Lobo Machado. You'll also find Guimaraes Shopping Mall and Palace Duques de Bragança less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hotel Fundador?

Yes, covered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hotel Fundador include a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Fundador doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Fundador?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel Fundador a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a soaking tub and a minibar as well as a bar.

Does Hotel Fundador have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Fundador have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Hotel Fundador offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Hotel Fundador allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Fundador.

Does Hotel Fundador have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Hotel Fundador?

The closest major airport to Hotel Fundador is Porto Airport (OPO), which is about 23.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Fundador?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Fundador.

Hotel Fundador Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 322 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Darlene

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I liked the location. The breakfast was wonderful especially dining with a view. The room, on the 11th floor, was like a sauna. Airconditioning did not work. It only pumped out heat and was very noisy. Better wear ear plugs as the rooms are very noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Great location, free underground parking, nice variety at continental breakfast. Great view from the large comfortable room. Nice rooftop bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

C

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

OLGA, CONCORD

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and the property grounds was close from everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Fernanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast – should have more choices to choose from
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joaquim

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed with this hotel - it had plenty of space, was modern and clean, free parking and a free breakfast on the 12th floor with incredible views of Guimaraes. Good value too. It's next to the train station so it is convenient (I didn't hear any noise from trains or road). It's a 5-10 minutes walk into the old centre, but plenty of restaurants along the way. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean, comfortable and bigger than we expected. All staff we met were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast also exceeded our expectations. We have been very happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Santos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place in a good spot

The room was spacious, clean, modern and very walkable to the nearby historical attractions and restaurants. The staff were wonderful, friendly, and very helpful. Breakfast was plentiful and very tasty. Would definitely stay here again when in Guimarães.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

edward

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

nasrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No air condition But the front desk lady ( very kind lady I forgot her name) understood our problem and changed our room to different room to get more fresh air .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was ok, no restaurant in the hotel, although there are some really good places close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect business hotel

This is the perfect business hotel. It’s conveniently located right close by the city centre of Guimares and it has everything you need in terms of business trips needs: good rooms, breakfast and parking on location. It’s not the most good looking hotel from the outside and I would not go for a romantic getaway but it is great for business. Staff is caring and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in hotel fundador

Great location, staff were extremely nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel

The hotel is a bit dated, but in a good location, walk-able to every attraction. A supermarket nearby.Good breakfast.They have their own parking lot underground, and it's free.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

MRINAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service
A hotel with parking available is a must in Lisbon if you have a car. Street parking is near impossible to find. It is why we chose this hotel. Four of us crammed in a small room with very little space to move. Desk clerk and breakfast staff went over and above to help accommodate our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super huge room with windows along 2 sides and spectacular views. Fine quality linens. Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was superb, a very pleasant stay. Much to recommend about this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019