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The attractive city hotel is situated at the heart of the historical centre of Porto and is surrounded by monuments, churches and museums. The old town with theatres, shops and restaurants is only a few minutes walk away. Rua de Santa pedestrianised zone lies just around the corner. A stop for public transport is situated only 50 m from the hotel. Nearby are diverse shops, countless restaurants, bars, pubs, cafés and entertainment venues (within 1 km), as is a nightclub. The centre is easily reached by car or by taking a short walk.
The hotel was built in 1880. Guests have a choice of 8 suites and 86 double rooms located in two 5-storey buildings with lifts. English- and French-speaking staff at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. Amenities include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and drinks machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. There are a number of shops as well. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a childcare service, medical assistance, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry, a hotel doctor and a hotel shuttle bus. Complimentary newspapers are available. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.
Rooms feature a living area, a kitchen and a bathroom. Air conditioning and central heating ensure comfortable temperatures. The rooms have a double bed and a sofa bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. A shower and a bathtub are included the bathrooms. A hairdryer, bathrobes and a telephone are available for daily use. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are also available. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
The sports and entertainment facilities at the hotel ensure that guests have plenty of activities to choose from during their stay. A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including a gym, a spa, a sauna and massage treatments.
Dining facilities include a restaurant, a café and a bar. Catering options include half board and full board. At breakfast and lunch, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options. Non-alcoholic beverages are available.
Rua de Santa Catarina, 197
Check-in from 2:00 PM · check-out by 12:00 PM
Very Good
1958 reviewsUser: foodiefool_10
Trip type: Couples
If you love historic hotels, this art nouveau is for you
This hotel is near the center of Porto. Many of the sights you'd want to see are within easy walking distance. There are great restaurants, a huge open market, a Fado Lounge and good shopping within a few minutes. This historic Art Nouveau hotel has been prese…
User: Odyssey50302297347
Trip type: Couples
Helpful staff
Centrally located, really friendly and helpful staff, clean and well maintained. Good value
User: samp598
Trip type: Couples
Great hotel in the shopping district
Grand hotel in the main shopping centre. Next to the fabulous food market and 500 meters from the station so easy to catch the train to the airport. Staff really friendly and helpful, breakfast a variety and adequate for a day's sightseeing. Hotel spotless, ba…
User: Passport68267388346
Trip type: Couples
Grand by name and Grand by nature
We booked the Grand Porto for a three night city break following seeing the favourable reviews and it didn’t disappoint The hotel is well placed for all the local shops and sights Inside it is indeed grand and has a lovely atmosphere enhanced by the staff all…
User: Dan K
Trip type: Family
Not a Good Value
This is a fairly modern hotel in a good location, but I think it is having serious management issues. First, when we arrived the keys were not working, so we were given just one "emergency" key. This meant that my wife and I did not both get keys. Second, we w…
