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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 9.6/10! (score from 1028 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.9
Excellent
1,029 reviews

The breakfast was wonderful. It had all that you would want. The breakfast room was beautiful and the service was amazing.

Ray Canada

it was a wonderful old beautifully updated hotel right in the heart of historic Porto

Dianne Canada

Breakfast was exceptionally good, the room was great, slept really well. The staff were so friendly and helpful. I only wish we'd taken the tram from the airport, as it is so close to a station. We are definitely going to return to this hotel.

Taylor United Kingdom

outstanding staff, very professional. Very elegant and well maintained place.

George Netherlands

Exceptional property. Beautiful, elegant, well-maintained. The staff was so helpful, kind and professional. The room was amazing, the shower was great, the bed was so comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. The location cannot be matched, right in the heart of everything.

Jill United States of America

old world charm, elegance and atmosphere. staff were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was divine.

Regina United States of America

Very well managed hotel, superior to the three stars indicated. Stylish, cosy and confortable, super clean, well located... First class in every sense! Chapeau !

Pauli Finland

I like this hotel it is a classic and I like that. Great location in the center. Things to do near by and restaurants. We celebrated my wife’s birthday and the stall took care of arrangements for her flowers and cake for me. Very friendly staff.

John United States of America

The room was clean and comfortable. The hotel is convenient as it's surrounded by shops and cafes. It's also close to a couple of train stations.

Ain Malaysia

Charming hotel. Nice room, though small. Good breakfast. friendly and helpful staff. Great location.

Jorge Colombia
8.9
Excellent
1,029 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The breakfast was wonderful. It had all that you would want. The breakfast room was beautiful and the service was amazing.”
    Ray Ray Canada Canada
  • “it was a wonderful old beautifully updated hotel right in the heart of historic Porto”
    Dianne Dianne Canada Canada
  • “Breakfast was exceptionally good, the room was great, slept really well. The staff were so friendly and helpful. I only wish we'd taken the tram from the airport, as it is so close to a station.”
    Taylor Taylor United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “outstanding staff, very professional. Very elegant and well maintained place.”
    George George Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Exceptional property. Beautiful, elegant, well-maintained. The staff was so helpful, kind and professional. The room was amazing, the shower was great, the bed was so comfortable.”
    Jill Jill United States of America United States of America
  • “old world charm, elegance and atmosphere. staff were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was divine.”
    Regina Regina United States of America United States of America
  • “Very well managed hotel, superior to the three stars indicated. Stylish, cosy and confortable, super clean, well located... First class in every sense! Chapeau !”
    Pauli Pauli Finland Finland
  • “I like this hotel it is a classic and I like that. Great location in the center. Things to do near by and restaurants.”
    John John United States of America United States of America
  • “The room was clean and comfortable. The hotel is convenient as it's surrounded by shops and cafes. It's also close to a couple of train stations.”
    Ain Ain Malaysia Malaysia
  • “Charming hotel. Nice room, though small. Good breakfast. friendly and helpful staff. Great location.”
    Jorge Jorge Colombia Colombia

Categories:

  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi 7.0
Low score for Porto

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 9.6 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
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar

Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Porto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast Info

Continental, American, Buffet

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4 reasons to choose Grande Hotel do Porto

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

8.9
Excellent · 1,029 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi 7.0
Low score for Porto

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  • R
    Ray
    CanadaCanada
    “The breakfast was wonderful. It had all that you would want. The breakfast room was beautiful and the service was amazing.”
  • Dianne
    CanadaCanada
    “it was a wonderful old beautifully updated hotel right in the heart of historic Porto”
  • Taylor
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Breakfast was exceptionally good, the room was great, slept really well. The staff were so friendly and helpful. I only wish we'd taken the tram from the airport, as it is so close to a station. We are definitely going to return to this hotel.”
  • George
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “outstanding staff, very professional. Very elegant and well maintained place.”
  • Jill
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Exceptional property. Beautiful, elegant, well-maintained. The staff was so helpful, kind and professional. The room was amazing, the shower was great, the bed was so comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. The location cannot be matched, right in the...”
  • Regina
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “old world charm, elegance and atmosphere. staff were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was divine.”
  • Pauli
    FinlandFinland
    “Very well managed hotel, superior to the three stars indicated. Stylish, cosy and confortable, super clean, well located... First class in every sense! Chapeau !”
  • John
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I like this hotel it is a classic and I like that. Great location in the center. Things to do near by and restaurants. We celebrated my wife’s birthday and the stall took care of arrangements for her flowers and cake for me. Very friendly staff.”
  • Ain
    MalaysiaMalaysia
    “The room was clean and comfortable. The hotel is convenient as it's surrounded by shops and cafes. It's also close to a couple of train stations.”
  • Jorge
    ColombiaColombia
    “Charming hotel. Nice room, though small. Good breakfast. friendly and helpful staff. Great location.”
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 December 31, 2020
  • 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 May 24, 2021
  • 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 July 2, 2021
  • 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 January 6, 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 September 1, 2022
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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
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
  • Restaurant
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
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • 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

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.

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, Sept 07, 2021

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

License number: 568

FAQs about Grande Hotel do Porto

  • Grande Hotel do Porto has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante D.Pedro II

  • Room options at Grande Hotel do Porto include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Family
    • Suite

  • Check-in at Grande Hotel do Porto is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Guests staying at Grande Hotel do Porto can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • American
    • Buffet

  • 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.

  • Grande Hotel do Porto offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area

  • Grande Hotel do Porto is 1,300 feet from the center of Porto.