Conference of the International Association for the Philosophy of Sport :: September 12-15 in Porto, Portugal

Set in a renovated 18th-century palace, this 5-star hotel offers spacious rooms with views of Porto’s historic center. Portuguese food and local wines are served at the fine dining restaurant. Featuring high ceilings, Palacio’s stylish rooms offer flat-screen TVs. Marble bathrooms include a separate bathtub and walk-in shower. Some rooms feature a sitting area with plush chairs. Guests can work out at Cardosas’ 24-hour gym with cardio equipment and free weights. The on-site spa has 3 treatment rooms and a sauna. Traditional Portuguese pastries and coffee are served at Café Astoria. The Library Bar with views of the Liberdade Square provides a nice setting to unwind with friends or alone.

In the best centre of the city of Porto, just at the side of the World Heritage classified district, 2 min walking distance from the central Liberdade square and the S.Bento train station, the Hotel Teatro is an elegant innovation set in shades of bronze and gold. It has been built on the same site where the revered 1859 Teatro Baquet once stood. The hotel reflects its roots in the theatrical and the spectacular, while transmitting an ultimately stylish and contemporary urbanity.

Located at the angle of Rua Guedes de Azevedo and Rua do Bolhão, 250m from the new Metro station "Trindade", in the traditional centre of Porto, integrated in a services area steps away from the main shopping streets.

The Hotel has 112 comfortable air-conditioned rooms, including 22 suites and 16 non-smoking rooms, equipped with: Electronic card key system and double security lock, full marble bath with speaker, direct dial telephone with analogical fax/modem port and additional digital port in all suites. All rooms and suites with WIFI access available, automatic wake-up service (on the telephone), TV with 18 satellite channels, including CNN and JSTV, and 2 audio channels, minibar and hairdryer.

To go from this hotel to the conference area, you just have to take the metro at the nearest station, “Trindade” and go to “IPO” station, near the Faculty of Sport, the conference place. You’ll have a trip time of about 7 minutes.

Ideally situated in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Oporto, the Quality Inn - Praça da Batalha lies next to the Coliseum and São João National Theatre and within easy walking distance to the world-famous Port wine cellars. The hotel is only five minutes from São Bento railway station and a 30-minute drive from Oporto International Airport. Each of its 106 rooms boasts a full range of modern comforts, including air-conditioning, cable TV, radio, direct-dial telephone and a hair-drier. Non-smoking and handicapped rooms are also available. Facilities include Wi-Fi access, a relaxing lobby bar and private parking spaces available next door to the hotel. The hotel’s conference and banqueting facilities comprise five modern meeting rooms for between 10 and 80 pax.

To go from this hotel to the conference area, you just have to take the metro at the nearest station, “São Bento” and go to “IPO” station, near the Faculty of Sport, the conference place. You’ll have a trip time of about 10 minutes.

The Grande Hotel de Paris is a charming 2* hotel located in the city centre, at 5 min walking distance from the main Liberdade square, the S.Bento train station and nightlife areas. It is a art deco style hotel recently refurbished, preserving the atmosphere of the old time with its antique furnishings. All the 45 rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, a TV, and central heating. Wi-Fi is available in its public areas, such as the lobby and bar. The hotel includes a bar, a breakfast room, a reading room with library, and a lovely garden.

To go from this hotel to the conference area, you just have to take the metro at one of the nearest stations, “São Bento” or “Aliados” and go to “IPO” station, near the Faculty of Sport, the conference place. You’ll have a trip time of about 10 minutes.

Porto Train Station and Batalha funicular are less than 5 minutes’ walk from B&B Porto Centro.

To go from this hotel to the conference area, you just have to take the metro at the nearest station, “São Bento” and go to “IPO” station, near the Faculty of Sport, the conference place.  You’ll have a trip time of about 10 minutes.

Hotel Chique is located right in the heart of downtown Porto, only 10 meters away from subway station of Trindade, next to the main points of attraction of the city. Next to Porto City Hall and S. Bento train station, 20 minutes from the airport and less than 15min walk from the River Douro, the historic centre and the Port wine cellars.

The hotel has 22 rooms with private bathroom, direct outside line, satellite television, internet, heating and ventilation. You can also enjoy bar service, alarm clock, laundry, rent-a-car, fax and car parking.

To go from this hotel to the conference area, you just have to take the metro at one of the nearest stations, “Aliados” or “Trindade” and go to “IPO” station, near the Faculty of Sport, the conference place. You’ll have a trip time of about 10 minutes.

Situated in the centre of Porto, this boarding house is ideally placed for exploring this exciting, vibrant city and offers comfortable accommodation to suit the needs and budget of any traveller. The hotel has 29 rooms single, double, twin and triple, all available at great rates. En suite rooms are available, as well as rooms with shared bathrooms. Completely remodelled in 2000, it offers modern accommodation with air conditioning, TV and telephone.

To go from this hotel to the conference area, you just have to take the metro at one of the nearest stations, “São Bento” or “Aliados” and go to “IPO” station, near the Faculty of Sport, the conference place.  You’ll have a trip time of about 10 minutes.