Opened in 1964, the Hotel Grão Vasco is a landmark property surrounded by lush, green gardens in the heart of Viseu, central Portugal. In the heart of town, near Praça da República, Grão Vasco sits amid gardens and parks. The guest room balconies overlook an oval pool. After days of driving in the lodging-poor environs, you'll find it a pleasure to check in here. The decor is colorful and contemporary, and the guest rooms are decorated with reproductions of traditional Portuguese furnishings. Most are large, and all have well-maintained bathrooms equipped with shower-tub combinations.