Palace Hotel & SPA Termas do Bicanho
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Check-in 04:30 PM / out 12:00 PM
Offsite parking discounted rates availableFitness facilities (surcharge)Health or beauty spa nearbyAir conditioningSwimming poolFamily roomsAll 52 facilities +
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Guest scores & sentiment
From 358 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-07
Guests appreciate spacious rooms, tranquility, and thermal spa facilities. However, frequent complaints cite poor communication with booking platforms regarding extra fees, inadequate breakfast variety and replenishment, and visible wear and tear in public areas and rooms.
Dimension scores · cross-source
Facilities7.0
Cleanliness6.8
Service6.5
Surroundings6.4
Value6.2
Location5.3
＋ PraisedSpacious and comfortable rooms · Peaceful and beautiful environment · Friendly staff attitude · Good quality of some meals
－ ComplaintsOpaque pool/SPA fees · Insufficient breakfast quality/variety · Aging facilities and poor maintenance · Slow and chaotic service response
KEYSuitable for spa seekers. Confirm pool/SPA fees beforehand to avoid disputes; expect basic dining and older facilities.
FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews
locationWhat is the location and surrounding environment like?＋
Located in quiet Soure with scenic nature views, ideal for hiking. However, the location score is low (5.3), so self-driving is recommended.
facilityWhat are the main leisure and fitness facilities?＋
Features a thermal spa, heated pool, sauna, hammam, and massage. Fitness center is available for a surcharge. Facility score is 7.0, but some amenities may incur extra fees.
diningHow is the breakfast and dining service?＋
Dining and kid meals are available. However, guests frequently complain about limited breakfast variety and slow replenishment, noting it falls short of 4-star standards.
roomWhat are the room conditions and facilities like?＋
Rooms are spacious with AC, free WiFi, TV, and mountain-view balconies. While generally comfortable, some guests report aging fixtures, cleaning issues, or AC faults.
familyIs this hotel suitable for families with children?＋
Yes, it offers family rooms and kid meals. Families appreciate the spacious rooms and quiet environment, though some facilities like the pool may cost extra.
coupleCan couples expect a good experience?＋
Couples enjoy the tranquil environment and thermal spa facilities. However, aging facilities and breakfast quality may impact satisfaction, so book spa treatments in advance.
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Room types · 10
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Junior Suite
1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)50 ㎡up to 3
The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bidet. Featuring a balcony, this suite also offers soundproof walls, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Junior Suite
1 × Queen bed50 ㎡up to 3
This air-conditioned suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. Featuring a balcony with river views, this suite also provides soundproof walls and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 2 beds.
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Double Room
1 × Double bed20 ㎡up to 2
The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as mountain views. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Double Room With Pool Access
1 × Double bed20 ㎡up to 2
This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with mountain views. The unit has 1 bed.
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Standard Double Room
1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)20 ㎡up to 3
This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Standard Twin Room
2 × Twin bed20 ㎡up to 3
This air-conditioned twin room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit has 2 beds.
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Twin Room
2 × Twin bed20 ㎡up to 2
The air-conditioned twin room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as river views. The unit offers 2 beds.
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Twin Room With Pool Access
2 × Single bed20 ㎡up to 2
This air-conditioned twin room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with mountain views. The unit has 2 beds.
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Double or Twin Room with Swimming Pool Access
2 × Twin bed / 1 × Double bedup to 2
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Single Room with Swimming Pool Access
1 × Twin bedup to 1
The unit offers 1 bed.
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Facilities · 52
All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).
Offsite parking discounted rates availableFitness facilities (surcharge)Health or beauty spa nearbyAir conditioningSwimming poolFamily roomsLift / ElevatorSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingSoundproof roomsFacilities for disabled guestsHot tub/JacuzziSaunaMassage servicesParkingShared lounge/TV areaKid mealsHeated poolHammamStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusFire extinguishersSanitized tableware & silverwareGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during stayGuest room sealed after cleaningProperty cleaned by professional cleaning companiesPhysical distancing in dining areasFood delivered to guest roomCCTV outside propertyInternet accessJapanese gardenFitness facilities (surcharge)Offsite parking discounted rates availableReception hallBilliards or pool tableRooftop gardenSecured parkingSelf parking (surcharge)Swimming nearbyTelevision in common areasAccess to nearby indoor poolVegetarian menu options availableWine release eventsFree wired internetFront desk (limited hours)Health or beauty spa nearbyHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsRestaurantRoom serviceNon-smoking throughout
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Nearby & map
DiningSights
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Olaias
Rice Dishes, Portuguese · Bib
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In this restaurant you will have reason to return at any time of year, as the house speciality, Carolino rice from the Mondego — a Portuguese variety grown on the Mondego river — varies with the seasons, so you will always have a new option to savour. From chef Mónica Gomes’s hands, besides the rice dishes made in a clay oven, come house‑baked breads served still warm, the delicious Rissol da Tia Fernanda (Portuguese croquette)… Among the rice options — duck, fish or octopus — you will always make a sound choice, and to finish, our strong recommendation is the Tiramisù made to order with excel
12.7km
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Solar do Bacalhau
Portuguese · Bib
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It sits in a privileged location in Baixa de Coimbra, an area of the historic centre that in the Middle Ages was occupied by merchants and artisans. If you are looking for a place to savour Portugal’s famous bacalhau (salt‑cod), you will not find a better spot! The product’s preparation can be observed up close, in an area where several postas de bacalhau (cod sections) hang and countless lombos (loins) are soaked. It goes without saying that there is a wide variety of this traditional dish on the menu, among which we suggest Bacalhau à Coimbra (Coimbra‑style bacalhau), served in an earthenwar
29.7km
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Mesa15
Modern Cuisine · Bib
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It sits beside the train station, a little away from the historic centre, in a single-storey house with a modern interior whose name references the year the couple behind it, Petr at the stoves and Ariana running the service, met while both were working in England. The concept? Contemporary, European-rooted cooking that minds the details and takes shape exclusively through several menus: a good-value lunch option (weekdays only), another in set-menu format (you can choose two or three courses) and a more complete tasting-style option. The Czech-born chef’s iconic dish is the Risotto de trufas,
37.3km
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Refeitrº
Contemporary
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Right in the city centre, at the Sociedade Cerâmica Antiga de Coimbra, an artisanal ceramics factory founded in 1824, you will find Refeitro da Baixa. This historically minded restaurant is divided between the pottery workshop, the centuries-old kilns and a rustic-modern wooden dining room, where it is still possible to watch the pieces being made through the glass doors that connect the two spaces. At the helm of the kitchen, chef João França presents a regionally rooted offering, respecting tradition while pairing it with modern techniques, such as Lula com Yuzu Kosho (squid with yuzu kosho)
29.9km
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SAFRA_
Contemporary
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Located along a picturesque narrow street in the famous Baixa de Coimbra district, just a few metres from the Santa Cruz monastery, this restaurant occupies a former warehouse that has been completely remodelled into a space with a bar at one end of the dining room where you can enjoy a more informal meal. The cuisine here features high-quality seasonal ingredients designed for sharing. We particularly enjoyed the tartare, croissant and shallot pickle, the lamb, cauliflower and honey vinegar, and the Basque tart!
29.9km
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MA
Japanese
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(Temporarily closed due to relocation) You’ll find delicacies such as tuna with caviar, Azores squid, sea urchin, crab gunkan and John Dory, as well as mochis and macaroons to round off your meal in this intimate space just a few steps from the old cathedral (Sé Velha) in this city located along the banks of the Mondego. The wooden bar counter is where MA serves its Omakase menu, while the à la carte dining room boasts more subdued lighting and a romantic feel. The culinary experience here is overseen by chef Ricardo Casqueiro, who combines Japanese tradition with Western techniques and Portug
30.1km
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O Palco
Contemporary
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The aim is to bring to the stage all the actors in this project: the products, the producers, the collaborators and, naturally, the owners — chef Marco Almeida and his partner Ana, the dining‑room lead. In this setting, where the protagonists are the ingredients, attention begins at the source, with the suppliers’ distance indicated at the end of each “cena” (scene). The commitment to local products and attachment to their land are reflected in creative dishes that are nonetheless familiar in the region, such as the intense manteiga de Leitão da Bairrada (Bairrada suckling‑pig lard), the Mockt
31.1km
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Marquês de Marialva
Traditional Cuisine
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Its name pays homage to this Portuguese nobleman who played a decisive role in several battles during the Restoration War. This establishment enjoys a certain prestige and a fine location, occupying a restored old house on the town square. It offers three intimate rooms combining classic and rustic elements — one with a fireplace — and a large banqueting room on the upper floor. The menu of traditional character offers à la carte options and a tasting menu (for a minimum of 2 people), which ranges from the classic clams in garlic‑cilantro dressing to the traditional Bacalhau à Lagareiro (oven‑
31.9km
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