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Grande Hotel do Porto

Rua de Santa Catarina, 197, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-450 Porto, Portugal – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 1493 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.0
Wonderful
1,493 reviews

Hotel is nicely located for easy access to river front, shops, restaurants etc.

Mary United States of America

The stay was fantastic. The hotel is in the perfect location. everything was clean and comfortable. definitely would stay and recommend.

Cory United States of America

locations is great, staff very friendly, room clean and bed very comfortable. When in Porto it is my favourite hotel

Karla United Kingdom

Hotel was amazing! Friendly and helpful staff. Rooms were recently renovated and very impressive. Breakfast was great too! Super convenient location.

Peter United States of America

Everything was absolutely perfect. The room was clean, spacious, and bright, and the staff was very friendly. We loved the breakfast as well.

Domenico Ireland

Everything. it was a lovely big suite; the tub was so relaxing. The furnishings and clouts were pretty. I liked the door between the bedroom and living-room.

Helen Canada

Staff went above and beyond and the breakfast was delicious!

David Belgium

Staff are very hospitable, kind and helpful. Bedroom is spacious. Shower has an adequate pressure. Breakfast is good. Located in a beating heart of Porto. All are fantastic. 😊

Maria Indonesia

The staff in front desk of the hotel were so nice and friendly.

Cheng United Kingdom

The rooftop terrace is great. Absolutely convinced location. Above average breakfast included is a great value.

Jason United States of America
9.0
Wonderful
1,493 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Hotel is nicely located for easy access to river front, shops, restaurants etc.”
    Mary Mary United States of America United States of America
  • “The stay was fantastic. The hotel is in the perfect location. everything was clean and comfortable. definitely would stay and recommend.”
    Cory Cory United States of America United States of America
  • “locations is great, staff very friendly, room clean and bed very comfortable. When in Porto it is my favourite hotel”
    Karla Karla United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Hotel was amazing! Friendly and helpful staff. Rooms were recently renovated and very impressive. Breakfast was great too! Super convenient location.”
    Peter Peter United States of America United States of America
  • “Everything was absolutely perfect. The room was clean, spacious, and bright, and the staff was very friendly. We loved the breakfast as well.”
    Domenico Domenico Ireland Ireland
  • “Everything. it was a lovely big suite; the tub was so relaxing. The furnishings and clouts were pretty. I liked the door between the bedroom and living-room.”
    Helen Helen Canada Canada
  • “Staff went above and beyond and the breakfast was delicious!”
    David David Belgium Belgium
  • “Staff are very hospitable, kind and helpful. Bedroom is spacious. Shower has an adequate pressure. Breakfast is good. Located in a beating heart of Porto. All are fantastic. 😊”
    Maria Maria Indonesia Indonesia
  • “The staff in front desk of the hotel were so nice and friendly.”
    Cheng Cheng United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The rooftop terrace is great. Absolutely convinced location. Above average breakfast included is a great value.”
    Jason Jason United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money9.1
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi 7.4
Low score for Porto

Stay in the heart of Porto

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Within Porto's central pedestrian zone, this hotel is in a renovated 1880 building, at a 5-minute walk from the São Bento Train Station. It has a rooftop terrace and an à la carte restaurant serving Portuguese cuisine.

The elegant rooms at the Grande Hotel do Porto include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a mini-bar and a private bathroom with a bath tub and shower.

With a romantic atmosphere, D. Pedro II Restaurant is located 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. The property's rooftop terrace features scenic 360º views over Porto's historic center and its colorful rooftops

Guests can admire panoramic Porto views from the terrace, train in the 24-hour fitness room or relax with a massage.

Convenient facilities at the Grande Hotel do Porto include laundry services, babysitting services and currency exchange.

Grande Hotel do Porto is steps from Bolhão Bus and Metro Station and 10 minutes from the Serra do Pilar Monastery by foot. The Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is 9.3 mi from the hotel.

This is our guests' favorite part of Porto, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Grande Hotel do Porto has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 25, 2005

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Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Restaurante D.Pedro II
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Porto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast Info

Continental, American, Buffet

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 futon bed
or
1 full bed
and
1 futon bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
7.4
Low score for Porto
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mary
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Hotel is nicely located for easy access to river front, shops, restaurants etc.”
  • Cory
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The stay was fantastic. The hotel is in the perfect location. everything was clean and comfortable. definitely would stay and recommend.”
  • Karla
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “locations is great, staff very friendly, room clean and bed very comfortable. When in Porto it is my favourite hotel”
  • Peter
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Hotel was amazing! Friendly and helpful staff. Rooms were recently renovated and very impressive. Breakfast was great too! Super convenient location.”
  • Domenico
    IrelandIreland
    “Everything was absolutely perfect. The room was clean, spacious, and bright, and the staff was very friendly. We loved the breakfast as well.”
  • Helen
    CanadaCanada
    “Everything. it was a lovely big suite; the tub was so relaxing. The furnishings and clouts were pretty. I liked the door between the bedroom and living-room.”
  • David
    BelgiumBelgium
    “Staff went above and beyond and the breakfast was delicious!”
  • Maria
    IndonesiaIndonesia
    “Staff are very hospitable, kind and helpful. Bedroom is spacious. Shower has an adequate pressure. Breakfast is good. Located in a beating heart of Porto. All are fantastic. 😊”
  • Cheng
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The staff in front desk of the hotel were so nice and friendly.”
  • Jason
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The rooftop terrace is great. Absolutely convinced location. Above average breakfast included is a great value.”
Property questions and answers
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  • We will have a car. How far is parking from the hotel. Is it in and out privileges for the 7 eur cost?
    the car park is 250 meters from the hotel. 7 Euros is the maximum per day in the car stays all the time. there are no in and out privileges. Regards,
    Answered on 31 December 2020
  • is there a selection of bars, restaurants and shops close to your hotel please?
    Hello, Yes there's plenty of restaurants and bars at a short walking distance. We are located in one of the most important street, where's you can fin..
    Answered on 6 January 2021
  • Hi do you have any twin rooms?
    Good Afternoon, Thank you for choosing our hotel. Yes, we have a twin rooms. Our best regards, Joana Pereira
    Answered on 24 May 2021
  • How far is the hotel from ribiera Square
    Good evening, the Ribeira Squares is 700 meters from the hotel. Best Regards, Reception.
    Answered on 1 September 2022
  • Do you offer smoking rooms or is smoking allowed in a common area like the terrace?
    The hotel is non smoking indoors. We have a terrace, where guests can smoke.
    Answered on 2 July 2021
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Hotel area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurante D.Pedro II

    Food: Mediterranean

    Open for: Breakfast

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Grande Hotel do Porto
Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Restaurante D.Pedro II
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules

Grande Hotel do Porto takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Grande Hotel do Porto accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that private parking is unavailable until further notice.

Please note that the half board meal plan will not be available on the 24th and 31st of December. During these days the Grande Hotel do Porto will provide special menus that should be reserved in advance.

Please note that the hotel will contact guests with further information regarding payment procedures. Guests booking a nonrefundable rate will receive a direct email from the property with a payment link. To confirm the reservation, payment must be made within 24 hours once the email is received.

When booking more than 7 rooms, different Policies and additional supplement may apply.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Grande Hotel do Porto of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Restaurant is closed from Wed, Mar 18, 2020 until Thu, Apr 30, 2020

Bar is closed from Tue, Aug 24, 2021 until Tue, Sep 07, 2021

Fitness center is closed from Wed, Mar 18, 2020 until Thu, Apr 30, 2020

License number: 568