Hotel 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 9.6/10! (score from 832 reviews)
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Location was great! On a pedestrian shopping street near everything.
United States of AmericaNewly renovated in one of Porto's central districts. Room sized a la Europe. New & modern bath.
United States of AmericaFriendly and helpful staff, very clean, right in the heart of the action. Once inside, it was very peaceful and quiet. Full breakfast came with the room. A very classic feeling. I highly recommend the Grande Hotel.
United States of AmericaLoved the location, the hotel bar, the hotel restaurant, and the room was newly renovated and both clean and comfortable. The hotel bartender was extremely friendly and we loved chatting with him.
United States of AmericaSmall rooms, but quiet, clean and functional. We really liked the bartender - great service.
United States of AmericaFood was very good for breakfast buffet. Good selection of food and juice. Good coffee machine. Convenience of location was very central making it easy to get around Porto. Neighborhood was very safe and nice. Enjoyed the luxury of the location with the entrance on the foot zone and no traffic. The taxi's could still pick up and drop off at the hotel for convenience.
United States of AmericaThe front desk staff where incredibly helpful in explaining exactly where to go to get to our activities. We loved the location and enjoyed the old world charm of the hotel.
United States of AmericaAn elegant, older historic hotel in heart of city off a pedestrian street with shopping and restaurants. Very good breakfast was served and included in cost. Staff were very helpful.
United States of AmericaBeautiful Hotel in a perfect location. Roof terrace is great to hang at night for a nightcap.
United States of AmericaElegant and updated with beautiful bar area, great location in pedestrian zone near a mall, good breakfast
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Grande Hotel do Porto
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Stay in the heart of Porto – Excellent location – show map
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.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.6 for two-person stays.
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
Located in the heart of Porto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6
Breakfast Info
Continental, American, Buffet
Private parking available
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- Guests said the area is good for shopping
See what guests loved the most:
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Amy
United States of America“Location was great! On a pedestrian shopping street near everything.”
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Ed
United States of America
“Newly renovated in one of Porto's central districts. Room sized a la Europe. New & modern bath.”
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Daniel
United States of America
“Friendly and helpful staff, very clean, right in the heart of the action. Once inside, it was very peaceful and quiet. Full breakfast came with the room. A very classic feeling. I highly recommend the Grande Hotel.”
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Martha
United States of America
“Loved the location, the hotel bar, the hotel restaurant, and the room was newly renovated and both clean and comfortable. The hotel bartender was extremely friendly and we loved chatting with him.”
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Cynthia
United States of America
“Small rooms, but quiet, clean and functional. We really liked the bartender - great service.”
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John
United States of America
“Food was very good for breakfast buffet. Good selection of food and juice. Good coffee machine. Convenience of location was very central making it easy to get around Porto. Neighborhood was very safe and nice. Enjoyed the luxury of the location with the entrance on the foot zone and no traffic. The taxi's could still pick up and drop off at the hotel for convenience.” Read more
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Carl
United States of America
“The front desk staff where incredibly helpful in explaining exactly where to go to get to our activities. We loved the location and enjoyed the old world charm of the hotel.”
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John
United States of America
“An elegant, older historic hotel in heart of city off a pedestrian street with shopping and restaurants. Very good breakfast was served and included in cost. Staff were very helpful.”
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Joe
United States of America
“Beautiful Hotel in a perfect location. Roof terrace is great to hang at night for a nightcap.”
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Miima
United States of America
“Elegant and updated with beautiful bar area, great location in pedestrian zone near a mall, good breakfast ”
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About Grande Hotel do Porto
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Majestic Cafe0 miles
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Via Catarina Shopping0.1 miles
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City Market Bolhao0.1 miles
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Oporto Coliseum0.1 miles
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Church of Saint Ildefonso0.1 miles
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Rivoli Theatre0.2 miles
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São João National Theatre0.2 miles
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Sao Bento Metro Station0.3 miles
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Lello Bookshop0.4 miles
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Clerigos Tower0.4 miles
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D. Luis I Bridge0.6 miles
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Ribeira Square0.6 miles
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Ferreira Borges Market0.6 miles
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Palacio da Bolsa0.7 miles
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Campanha Train Station1.1 miles
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Boavista Roundabout1.4 miles
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Music House1.5 miles
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River0.6 miles
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Ocean/Sea3.1 miles
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Subway Bolhao Metro Station0.1 miles
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Subway Aliados Metro Station0.2 miles
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Train Sao Bento Train Station0.3 miles
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Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport7 miles
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Amenities of Grande Hotel do Porto
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Sun deck
- Terrace
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs € 7 per day.
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- 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
- Safe
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Massage Additional charge
- Fitness center
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Recycling bins available to guests and waste is recycled
- Water cooler/dispenser
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Most food provided at the property is locally sourced
- Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
- All windows are double-glazed
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.
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
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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 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.
License number: 568
FAQs about Grande Hotel do Porto
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Check-in at Grande Hotel do Porto is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Guests staying at Grande Hotel do Porto can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- American
- Buffet
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Grande Hotel do Porto is 1,300 feet from the center of Porto.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Grande Hotel do Porto (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Private Parking
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Grande Hotel do Porto has 1 restaurant:
- D. Pedro II
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Grande Hotel do Porto offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Massage
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
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The prices at Grande Hotel do Porto may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Grande Hotel do Porto include:
- Twin
- Double
- Family
- Suite
