Hotel Palace do Capitão - São Martinho do Porto, Portugal - Antique Hotels on Waymarking.com

Built between 1917 and 1920 as a family home this building is one of the most important testemony of private summer homes in São Martinho do Porto. Property of the militay enginier Jaime Granger Pinto the architecture project is from the architect Ernesto Korrodi, from Leiria, one of the leading architects from the beguining of the 20th century in Portugal

The result was an eclectic influence work , full of aesthetic references to "Art Nouveau" and "Art Deco" as well as traditional elements considered proper adaptations to the summer environment. Taking advantage of the regular urban layout, the building has longitudinal plan, with the inclusion of two-store tower in one of the angles covered with hipped roof.
It was subject to some modifications in recent years and some of the original features were abolished.

Today the house is a Charme Hotel with an elegant and romantic environment who´s motto is "Feel at home".

Building is classified as Municipal Interest Building since 1997

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Name of the Hotel: Hotel Palace do Capitão Address: Rua Capitão Jaime Pinto nº6 2460-638 São Martinho do Porto Number of Rooms: 11 Height in floors: 2 Hotel Rating: Turismo Rural / Charme Hotel Hotel since: 01/01/1980 Date Building was built: 01/01/1920 First use of building: Family Home Historic Hotel (Historic Building, National Monument or similar): yes Urban Hotel (located in a village or town): yes Mountains Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): no Beachs Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): yes Historic Place nearby (Unesco or National monument/site less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): yes Major Pilgrimage Place Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil. Consider any religion).: no Hotel website (if available): [Web Link]

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