Village by BOA
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Village by BOA · Porto, Portugal
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Key Highlights
- ✓Service & Staff: The staff is almost universally praised for being exceptionally friendly, helpful, attentive, professional, and responsive, often going above and beyond to assist guests.
- ✓The hotel boasts an excellent, central location in the beating heart of bustling Bolhão, specifically in the Trinidade district.
Expert Review: Village by BOA
Village by BOA in Porto, Portugal, a Michelin Key Selected property, consistently receives high praise for its unique blend of luxury apartment-style living and boutique hotel services. Guests frequently describe it as a "home away from home" due to its thoughtful design, spacious accommodations, and exceptional hospitality.
Overall Rating & Sentiment
Village by BOA garners overwhelmingly positive feedback, with average ratings often in the "Exceptional" or "Wonderful" range, such as 9.3 or 9.4 out of 10 across various platforms. The general sentiment is one of delight and satisfaction, with many guests expressing a strong desire to return. It's often highlighted as a standout accommodation choice in Porto for its distinctive charm and comfort.
Key Highlights
Guests consistently rave about several key aspects of Village by BOA:
- Design & Ambiance: The hotel's "Japandi" (Japanese and Scandinavian) interior design, characterized by warm, organic materials, elegant simplicity, and custom-made furniture by local artisans, creates a calm and comforting atmosphere. The beautifully designed spaces and quiet communal courtyard are frequently mentioned.
- Service & Staff: The staff is almost universally praised for being exceptionally friendly, helpful, attentive, professional, and responsive, often going above and beyond to assist guests.
- Apartment-style Living: The self-catering, apartment-style suites with fully equipped kitchens, plentiful lounge space, and modern amenities are a major draw, offering a blend of hotel luxuries and the freedom of having one's own space.
- Welcome Gifts: Many guests appreciate the thoughtful welcome basket, often including local products like Douro Valley wine, chocolate, coffee, popcorn, and crackers.
- Amenities: The 24-hour gym, the hotel's market stocked with local products, and the tranquil garden courtyard are also frequently highlighted amenities.
Room Quality
The accommodations, consisting of 38 studios and apartments, are described as spacious, clean, and beautifully designed. Each unit features a fully equipped kitchen with cooking necessities, a smart TV, air-conditioning, and Meraki bath products. Guests enjoy the comfort, and the overall aesthetic is minimalist yet stylish. Some rooms are duplexes, with bedrooms upstairs, which some guests find comfortable and luxurious, while others note that the internal stairs might not be ideal for older guests or children. Daily housekeeping and replenishment of coffee pods and purified water are appreciated touches.
Dining Experience
Village by BOA operates as an aparthotel, meaning there isn't a traditional full-service restaurant on-site for all meals. However, guests' fully equipped kitchens allow for self-catering, with supplies available from the hotel's market.
- Breakfast: Breakfast is offered either as a hamper delivered to the apartment or served at Simpli Coffee, a cafe attached to the property. The breakfast basket is often described as lovely, rich, and varied, featuring local produce like freshly squeezed orange juice, granola, fruit, yogurt, jam, bread, and pastries. Simpli Coffee provides a menu including yogurt with granola, overnight oats, croissants, eggs, or pancakes.
Service & Staff
The staff at Village by BOA consistently receives stellar reviews, with a rating of 9.8 out of 10 for staff performance. Guests commend their friendliness, attentiveness, and professionalism, noting that they are always eager to assist with questions, recommendations for activities and restaurants, and quick to resolve any issues. A digital concierge app is available for booking tours, car rentals, or contacting staff 24/7.
Location & Accessibility
The hotel boasts an excellent, central location in the beating heart of bustling Bolhão, specifically in the Trinidade district.
- Proximity to Attractions: It is within walking distance of many major attractions, including Mercado do Bolhão (under five minutes' walk), Chapel of Souls, Rua Santa Catarina (Porto's main shopping street), and a short walk to the trendy bars and restaurants of Baixa. The Ribeira district and the river are slightly further but still walkable.
- Transport Links: Village by BOA is ideally located less than 5 minutes walk from Trindade Metro Station, which offers regular, direct 30-minute connections to Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport. Taxis and buses are also readily available.
- Neighborhood: Despite being central, the property is often described as a "quiet oasis" or a "secluded little village" within a busy working-class area, offering a peaceful retreat.
Value & Pricing
Village by BOA is generally considered to offer good quality and value for money. Room prices vary by dates and room type, with some sources indicating rates starting around US$117. Breakfast is an additional cost, approximately €15-€20 per person. A city tax of €3.00 per person, per night (up to 7 nights, children under 13 exempt) and a damage deposit of €150 are typically applied. Guests often feel the unique design, spacious apartments, and high level of service justify the cost.
Common Complaints
While reviews are overwhelmingly positive, some recurring minor criticisms include:
- Inconsistent Water Pressure: A few guests have reported inconsistent water pressure in the bathrooms.
- Breakfast Value/Consistency: Some reviews mentioned the breakfast at Simpli Coffee could be limited in menu or portion size for the price, and service could be inconsistent.
- Duplex Stairs: For duplex apartments, the internal stairs were occasionally noted as potentially problematic for guests with mobility issues or young children.
- Sofa Comfort: One guest found the sofa bed to be uncomfortable.
- Hairdryer Performance: A minor complaint about a hairdryer having weak airflow and no hot air was noted.
- Street Renovation: One review mentioned the immediate street being under renovation and not very appealing at the time.
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Points to Consider
- •While reviews are overwhelmingly positive, some recurring minor criticisms include:
- •Duplex Stairs: For duplex apartments, the internal stairs were occasionally noted as potentially problematic for guests with mobility issues or young children.
- •Hairdryer Performance: A minor complaint about a hairdryer having weak airflow and no hot air was noted.
Google Reviews
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Recent Guest Reviews
Catie Case
Loved our stay at Village by BOA! The hotel is new, clean, and quiet. Our 2 bedroom was spacious and had everything we needed. The market is stocked with all the essentials and Simpli coffee next door had a great breakfast. Everyone was so nice and the location was perfect. Would definitely stay here again!!!
Response from the owner
Dear Catie,<br><br>Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. <br><br>We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your spacious two-bedroom apartment, found the hotel clean and quiet, and app...
Houndsome Dawg
Highly recommend this adorable apartment! Location is convenient and close to metro station (though we only took metro once and mainly walked). Service is super good and accommodating. We arrived early and got checked in right away with no extra charge, after checking out we stored our luggages here in their secured room and went back at 9pm to pick them up with no problem. They have umbrellas in ...
Response from the owner
Dear Houndsome Dawg,<br><br>Thank you very much for sharing your experience. <br><br>We are glad the apartment met your needs, from its cleanliness and quiet atmosphere to the well-maintained bedding,...
Meng Yan
This hotel is absolutely gorgeous and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Porto. We stayed 5 nights at the premium one bedroom and it felt better than home. My husband and I agree that this is the best hotel we’ve stayed on our 17 day trip in Spain and Portugal from all aspects. The room: This is one of the few hotels that the rooms actually look better than the pictures. As an ex-inte...
Response from the owner
Dear Meng Yan,<br><br>Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. <br><br>We are delighted to hear that you and your husband enjoyed your stay and that it f...
Jacynthe Antonuk-L'Espérance
It was our first visit in Porto. We had an amazing experience at the Village Apparthotel by Boa. Every employee was very helpful and considerate. They were always making sure we had everthing we needed. Special thanks to every employe for making our stay so amazing. We highly recommand this hotel !
Response from the owner
Dear Jacynthe,<br><br>Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a wonderful review and for choosing our Village for your first visit to Porto.<br><br>We are truly delighted to know that yo...
Martin Feigum Johansen
Beautiful hotel with many nice elements. The service was incredible. Really felt like a little oasis in the center of Porto. However, for the price you pay and also what you sort of expect when seeing the rest of the hotel, the bed was a massive letdown. Very hard and basic mattress, probably one of the least comfortable we've ever slept in. Also, the pillows were some of the worst, and unfortunat...
Response from the owner
Dear Martin Feigum Johansen,<br><br>Thank you very much for taking the time to share your detailed review. <br><br>We are pleased to hear that you found the hotel beautiful, well-designed, and that ou...
Sinhee Kim
The hotel itself was clean, beautifully designed, and the staff were friendly. However, when issues arose, they completely lacked problem-solving skills. They tried to arrange a rental car for me but failed, resulting in my rental car cost being three times higher than expected, which seriously disrupted my schedule. They showed no responsibility for this at all, leaving me with a very negative ex...
Response from the owner
Dear Sinhee,<br><br>Thank you very much for sharing your feedback and for choosing to stay with us. <br><br>We are very glad to hear you appreciated the cleanliness, design of the property, and the fr...
