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 2313 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
An ideal location, near the subway, restaurants, and shops. The room is clean and comfortable, staff is super friendly, and the breakfast is great. Highly recommended.

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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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Bar
- Very Good Breakfast

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- Nico
United States of America
“An ideal location, near the subway, restaurants, and shops. The room is clean and comfortable, staff is super friendly, and the breakfast is great. Highly recommended.” - Susan
Canada
“A lovely grande historical hotel in an amazing location. But what made it exceptional was the staff - truly outstanding service.” - Sally
United Kingdom
“ALL fantastic. Hotel decor exceptional. Breakfast possibly a bit basic - staff all friendly and very helpful. Central location very near station and Metro”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurante D.Pedro II
- CuisineMediterranean
- Open forBreakfast
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
Amenities of Grande Hotel do PortoGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Bar
- Very Good Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Coffee machine
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Executive lounge access
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Laptop safe
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- MassageAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
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 11 and above will be charged as 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
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
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.
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
FAQs about Grande Hotel do Porto
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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:
- Double
- Family
- Suite
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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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Grande Hotel do Porto has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurante D.Pedro II
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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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Grande Hotel do Porto is 1,300 feet from the center of Porto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.