Location: Within Porto's central pedestrian avenue Santa Catalina.
Highlights: This renovated 1880 building is in the middle of Santa Catarina Street; an area full of bars, shops and close to the main points of interest of the city. A charming hotel which maintains a dramatic, 19th century, fin de siècle charm, harmoniously combined with modernity, comfort and timeless design.
The D. Pedro II Restaurant is in a restored ballroom; it serves authentic Portuguese cuisine prepared with local ingredients and with some vegetables grown in the rooftop vegetable garden. Drinks can be enjoyed at the Windsor Bar. Guests can admire 360 panoramic views from the rooftop terrace over Porto's historic centre and its colourful rooftops.
The Grande Hotel is just 350 yards of the Clerigo's Church and less than 0.6 miles from the Ribeira square, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The hotel is also close to the lively nightlife areas of Galerias de Paris and Rua de Cândido dos Reis. -
'A charming hotel in the historic city centre.'Location: Within Porto's central pedestrian avenue Santa Catalina.
Highlights: This renovated 1880 building is in the middle of Santa Catarina Street; an area full of bars, shops and close to the main points of interest of the city. A charming hotel which maintains a dramatic, 19th century, fin de siècle charm, harmoniously combined with modernity, comfort and timeless design.
The D. Pedro II Restaurant is in a restored ballroom; it serves authentic Portuguese cuisine prepared with local ingredients and with some vegetables grown in the rooftop vegetable garden. Drinks can be enjoyed at the Windsor Bar. Guests can admire 360 panoramic views from the rooftop terrace over Porto's historic centre and its colourful rooftops.
The Grande Hotel is just 350 yards of the Clerigo's Church and less than 0.6 miles from the Ribeira square, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The hotel is also close to the lively nightlife areas of Galerias de Paris and Rua de Cândido dos Reis.
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'A great choice for atmosphere, walking and ambience.'Location: This hotel enjoys a central location in the city of Porto, near the Church of Lapa (icon).
Highlights: Hotel Cristal is located just 900 metres from what is considered the city's living room, Avenida dos Aliados. This avenue opens us the doors to the charms of every nooks and crannies of an area of great aesthetic value and scenic personality, with an incredibly rich landscape, as a result of the terrain complexity, the harmonious manner in which all the streets intertwine, the location of grand buildings and monuments, the unique link with the Douro river and the Atlantic Ocean, and the diverse visual effects depending on the weather and light.
A large outdoor garden gives guests the tranquillity away from the hustle and bustle of the city. A buffet restaurant is available from 07:30 to 10:30, whereas traditional Port Wine can be tasted in the bar. The hotel offers discount rates at Holmes Place, located a 5-minute walk.
The hotel is a 5minute walk from FariaGuimarães Metro Station, and São Bento Train Station is 1.2 miles away. Porto International Airport is 8.7 miles.
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'A stylish hotel in the heart of old town.'Location: This recently renovated, centrally located hotel is situated on Batalha Square and is a 5minute walk from São Bento Metro Station.
Highlights: Overlooking the Praça da Batalha square, the Legendary Porto Hotel sits in the heart of the city, close to the Coliseu do Porto theatre and Sao Bento station. Combining classic architecture with modern interior design, the hotel offers a 24 hour reception service.
Guests can relax in the contemporary lounge with flat-screen TVs. Dining facilities at the hotel include a cafeteria and there is room service available. Guests are welcome to discover the wide range of popular restaurants and eateries in the surrounding area, many of which serving traditional Porto delicacies.
The hotel is a 30 minute-drive from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, a 7minute walk from Bolhão Metro Station. The renowned Porto Wine Cellars are less than 1.9 miles away, and the promenade on the Douro River with the iconic D. Luís Bridge is 350 yards away.
