Hotel Albergaria Borges — Restaurant in Chaves

Our car broke down on our way home on a Friday, so we were forced to wait in the area until our car would be fixed on Monday. So we called a taxi, who recommended Hotel Albergaria Borges, which we accepted. What a great choice and suggestion. I honestly haven't had this service in any hotel that I've been to, in more than 20 countries. And that comes from a 3 star hotel (with a 5 star service!!! ). And here is why:

When we arrived, Gino the taxi driver had already called and made sure they had a room available, but he also explained to the owner that we were there cause our car broke down. A friendly young man took our luggage (which wasn't much, due to the surprise weekend away from home) and escorted us to the reception. Everyone was friendly and forthcoming, lending us chargers for the phones, etc. The owner showed up, telling us he had an old car we could borrow while we were there, to shop some needed stuff and see some of Chaves. Who does that in 2021? Miguel suddenly turned into San Miguel, along with every single employee who was always friendly and polite, and not in a forced way, just because they all seemed to take pride in the place and the work.

Really.. To Miguel and all of you who work there....

Originally booked in for a single night on a motorbike tour of northern Portugal. The hotel is very modern on the outskirts of Chaves on the N2 southbound and very easy to find. Secure, gated car park which was ideal for the bikes, a nice terrace bar for a post-ride beer and a great restaurant serving local dishes. Rooms are small but modern, some with bath as well as shower and very clean and tidy with working wifi in the rooms and public areas of the hotel...||||Very good value for money and proved to be a great choice for exploring the local area and riding some of Portugal's brilliant, empty roads.||||Friendly helpful staff, who are keen to practice their English and an owner who takes a good interest in the guests' well being. Helped us find a motorcycle shop in town so that we could get some chain lube (this was accomplished in French as he didn't speak much English!)||||The restaurant is a bonus... great local food, served by friendly and helpful staff and obviously popular with locals, as there were 3 or 4 tables of Portuguese clients/families on the nights we were there.||||Highly...

Originally booked in for a single night on a motorbike tour of northern Portugal. The hotel is very modern on the outskirts of Chaves on the N2 southbound and very easy to find. Secure, gated car park which was ideal for the bikes, a nice terrace bar for a post-ride beer and a great restaurant serving local dishes. Rooms are small but modern, some with bath as well as shower and very clean and tidy with working wifi in the rooms and public areas of the hotel...||||Very good value for money and proved to be a great choice for exploring the local area and riding some of Portugal's brilliant, empty roads.||||Friendly helpful staff, who are keen to practice their English and an owner who takes a good interest in the guests' well being. Helped us find a motorcycle shop in town so that we could get some chain lube (this was accomplished in French as he didn't speak much English!)||||The restaurant is a bonus... great local food, served by friendly and helpful staff and obviously popular with locals, as there were 3 or 4 tables of Portuguese clients/families on the nights we were there.||||Highly...