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tion. Little extras such as tea trays in the rooms and a welcome drink back up the cordial
service. The massive superior rooms are worth the small extra investment.
Aveiro Palace Hotel
( 234 423 001;
www.hotelaveiropalace.com
; Rua Viana do Castelo 4; s/d €69/79; )
A smart re-
modelling job has converted Aveiro's most central hotel, overlooking the heart of town,
into a more upmarket option with comfortable modern rooms. Four stars might be pushing
it a bit, but the price is right and location unrivalled. It's worth paying an extra €10 for a
superior and getting views over the street and canal outside. There's a pretty 1st-floor
lounge, and you can leave the car for only €5 a day in the nearby underground parking.
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Hotel das Salinas
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(
234 404 190;
www.hoteldassalinas.com
; Rua da Liberdade 10; s/d €48/70, apt for 1/2/4 people €58/85/125;
)
This comfortable little hotel feels downright homey. Angle for one of the 'studio' units,
complete with kitchenettes, couches and plasma TVs for little more than a regular double;
great for families. Some rooms offer nice canal views. Breakfast is served in a pleasant
patio in summer.
Hotel Moliceiro
( 234 377 400;
www.hotelmoliceiro.com
; Rua Barbosa de Magalhães 15; s/d €110/125; )
This
central hotel is so well cared for it feels like it just opened. Solicitous staff run a stylish
set-up in a primo position, with well-equipped, spacious chambers offering original art on
the walls, sturdy but stylish furnishings and decent-sized bathrooms. Higher grade rooms
add views over the park and canal, more space and zippier decor.
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Hotel Meliã Ria
( 234 401 000;
www.meliaria.com
; Cais da Fonte Nova; s/d €116/126; )
This spiffy four-
star sits alone at the eastern end of the main canal. Its cubelike exterior is shrouded in in-
triguing brises-soleil, while inside it's all contemporary lines and business-friendly com-
forts. Check online for specials, as you can generally beat the rack rates we list here by a
considerable margin. There's a spa too; guests pay extra to use the facilities.
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