Overview
5-star hotel in an 18th-century palace with a Michelin-recommended restaurant and literary-inspired interiors
Historical & Cultural Context
Ms Collection Aveiro - Palacete Valdemouro is set in an 18th-century building that once belonged to the Portuguese writer and diplomat Eça de Queirós. Each room is named after a character from his novels, and the hotel library displays his artifacts and sells his books. Guests receive a tour of the property upon check-in, covering the history of the building and its literary connections.
Dining
The on-site restaurant, Prosa, is recommended by the MICHELIN Guide and overseen by two-star Michelin chef Rui Paula. Dinner options include a 6-course tasting menu with wine pairings, and breakfast offers a buffet plus à la carte dishes. The bar serves cocktails crafted by staff, and the restaurant provides outdoor seating for lunch and dinner.
Wellness & Spa
The Moments SPA features an indoor heated pool built directly under the outdoor pool, connected by a glass bottom. Guests have access to a sauna, steam room, sensory shower, hot tub, and a gym with fitness/spa locker rooms. Spa treatments include full-body massages, lymphatic drainage, and couples massages, with packages that also use the Hamman and sun loungers.
Rooms & Amenities
Accommodations at Ms Collection Aveiro include Classic Double Rooms, Superior Double Rooms, Suites, and Signature rooms, each with a marble bathroom and a carved mahogany writing desk. Rooms are air-conditioned with soundproofing, a minibar, a Nespresso machine, and a gold-framed mirror TV. Turn-down service delivers sweets and a translated poetic quote by Eça de Queirós left on the nightstand.
Location & Services
The hotel sits in central Aveiro, 400 meters from the Old Captaincy and a 6-minute walk from the Museu de Aveiro. A 24-hour multilingual concierge arranges walking tours, moliceiro boat trips, and restaurant reservations, while valet parking and an electric vehicle charging station are available. Guests can borrow bicycles free of charge to explore the city, and the hotel provides a shuttle service to and from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (85 km).
- Historical significance: Only hotel with 18th-century context in Aveiro
- Dining: Prosa restaurant recommended by MICHELIN Guide
- Wellness: Moments SPA with indoor and outdoor pools
- Rooms: Each named after a character from Eça de Queirós
- Location: Central Aveiro, 400 m from Old Captaincy
- Services: 24-hour multilingual concierge and complimentary bicycle rental
Licence number: 11034
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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City view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed1 Queen-size bed
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City view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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City view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
Handicap parking
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Outdoor swimming pool
Indoor swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room view
- City view
- Pool view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Ms Collection Aveiro - Palacete Valdemouro
| 💵 Lowest room price | 201 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 200 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 85.5 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Francisco Sa Carneiro, OPO |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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