This is a delightful hotel, in the grand Art Deco style. Our room was in the turret, thrid floor, with balconies facing the river and the town. Great place to stay. Very reasonable package for two nights and Fado Show.We enjoyed touring the University, plus the Fado show at the Acappelo Theater. We also visited the fasinating Roman ruins just south of the city in Coimbraga... as good as any ruins we have seen in Italy. They are not to be missed.

Having read the previous experiences on 'Trip Advisor' I still decided go ahead and book the Hotel Astoria - and was really pleased that I did. Character and charm exemplify this hotel. The welcome from the staff was warm - the room (although a little 'tired') was large, clean with a good sized bathroom, our room looked out over the Modego river. Although in a 20's time warp it was charming.
Breakfast was excellent and plentiful. The hotel did not have it's own bar nor restaurant, but being centrally situated they were all 'on hand' and this did not cause a problem.
It's location was ideal - 2 minutes walk from the railway station and main bus stops. One could either take some excercise and meander through the alleyways up the hill to the university part of the town or catch the little bus if one felt lazy.
Overall a good experience, which I would be happy to repeat.

Probably one of the oldest hotels in Coimbra and it certainly feels like it. The location is great overlooking the river and a decent walk up to the university or to the town center. The rooms are spacious but decoration and furniture old and chipped. Matresses are old and creaky. Bathroom tiles are stained ...overall does not feel like a clean place. The staff is bored and while not rude does not go out of their way to assist. Breakfast was decent enough for a continental breakfast. Definitely overpriced.

We stayed in this hotel for two nights.
Location is great! You are in the middle of the lower town (restaurants/shops). University and Cathedrals are in the upper town. We took a bus to the Universuty area and walked down.
Breakfast was good (meat/cheese, scrambled eggs/bacon/sausage, jam, Cereals)
However my bed was only 1.90 meter, with a high wall of wood at the end. I could only sleep at my sides...
The lady at reception spook a minumum amount of words during check-in (<10), first this appeared a bit rude. But later I though she was very scared of speeking English.

Good hotel for a citytrip, but make sure your bed is long enough or pick another hotel.