Location. The Grande Hotel do Porto is located on an all pedestrian street in central Porto, Portugal, 100 meters from Bolhao Market and 300 meters from Clerigos Tower. Porto Cathedral is 500 meters from the hotel. Sao Francisco Church and Stock Exchange Palace are 800 meters away.
Hotel Features. Built in 1880, the hotel features a Victorian style fa�ade and d�cor. French mirrors, golden florins and marble columns add accent throughout the hotel, including the Renaissance restaurant, where sparkling chandeliers and stucco cornices complement Portuguese and international cuisines. Buffet breakfasts, buffet lunches and a la carte dinners are served daily. Specialties include Vegetable Tagliatelle, Salmon Carbonnara and Duck Leg With Chestnut Puree. Cocktails and light snacks are served at the Douro Bar and room service is available. On site business amenities include conference rooms and wireless Internet access in public areas. The Hall of Columns lounge, decorated with marble columns and sofas, offers a quiet getaway behind heavy curtains.
Guestrooms. Light wood furnishings and blue bedding decorate guestrooms. Satellite television and dial up Internet access are included. Private bathrooms feature tiled floors and marble surfaces. Minibars are provided.
Expert Tip. According to hotel legend, in 1934, the future Edward VIII visited the Grande Hotel do Porto, marking his stay by signing the hotels guestbook. Although the book still exists today, the page the future king signed has mysteriously disappeared, leaving no trace that he was ever there.
Rates:
90.65 - 144.7367 EUR
Number Of Rooms: 99
Number Of Floors: 5
Check In Time: 2 p.m.
Check Out Time: 12 p.m.
Amenities:
Sauna
Safe
In House Dining
In House Bar
Children Allowed
Data Ports
Air Conditioning
Mini Bar In Room
Car Rent Desk
Grande Hotel Do Porto
Rua Santa Catarina 197
Porto, Portugal 4000
Driving Directions:
From Porto Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 14 kilometers.
Take the IC1 highway in the direction of Porto.
Exit at signs for Porto city centre and go toward Aliados Avenue.
A shuttle bus and taxis are available during the day from the airport. The nearest metro station to the hotel is Bolhao, located 150 meters from the hotel. The nearest train station is South Bento, located 250 meters from the hotel. Porto has one of the most modern metro systems in Europe and runs from early morning to late night. A single ticket can be purchased, allowing travelers to use the metro, buses and trains interchangeably.