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Reviews of Hotel Grande Rio 2 stars

Rua Do Bonjardim,977/ Entrada principal: Rua Santa Helena, 31, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-461 Porto, Portugal

#169 of 224 hotels in Porto

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 127 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    7.9

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They allowed us to leave luggage early before check in and also after the check out.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - there was not kettle in the room - not much space to hang wet towels or clothes

    - room was quite small but had comfortable bed, flat tv and nice clean bathroom - good WiFi - we were able to leave our bags at the reception before the check-in - location was fine, close to metro stations and several restaurants but a bit further if you want to walk to downtown (cca 20 mins downhill so you need to climb a bit uphill on the way to the hotel)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Not grand but value-for-money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location is off-centre. Takes about 15-20 minutes to get to the food outlets and shopping. Much further away is the Duoro waterfront. It's ok if you don't mind the walking. A lot of construction was going on in the city.

    The room was clean and adequate, We could use the kitchen although breakfast was not available. Free parking is just outside the hotel if you're lucky enough to get a spot. The staff did help us find a spot.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Near the old town
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A broken power socket and light in the bedroom. Noisy outside the hotel.

    Close to the old town and nicely decorated. Very helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location difficult

    Staff and cleanliness

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Good for short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Seems like everything is ok

    The room is good for a couple or solo, loved the bathroom. The metro station is just 5 minutes walking distance away from the hotel. They also allowed us to leave our bags because we arrived early.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable, Clean and Informative Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No kettle in the room for tea or coffee and none on site. Not good for people who need that to get going in the mornings.

    Very clean and comfortable room, albeit small. The innkeeper was a wealth of information about the city and answered all my questions before I could even ask them. No need for a tour book with this man at the helm.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Good value short stay hotel
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room small. A little far from old town but metro nearby so no big problem

    Quiet room, nice bathroom near a metro station. Helpful staff issued me with map

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the personal from reception doesn't know English. The room is too small.

    I was allowed to leave my baggage early in the morning, before check in. The apartment has everything you need for 1 night.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bed was a bit too hard for us but still slept OK.

    The hotel was close to the metro and we found it easily from the station. Also only 2 stops from the city centre, with several cafe's and eateries a 5 minute walk away.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some facilities needed upgrade, like the shower

    It was comfortable

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable, clean, near the Metro station

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    7.0
    Clean hotel, very small bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was too small for two grown people

    Beautiful small, very clean hotel

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was cold in the room, but they had extra blankets.

    The hotel was clean and renovated. A short walk downtown.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    8.0
    Good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too noisy on the stairs!

    Good location, good price!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No house keeping services

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    8.0
    Cosy hôtel in Porto.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reception was very helpful with transportation ideas.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the location was a bit scary, a bit complicated area - doors placed differently than in google maps, locked in the morning, so you had to use the gate

    it was very clean, tv with english channels

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    8.0
    Small, clean and efficient space.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The mattress was not so firm (I prefer firm mattress to sleep). Also, there could be more options of snacks and stuff like that for selling.

    Small, clean and efficient space. The sound of other people moving to other rooms was slightly audible but no to high (some places seems to amplify it).

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    8.0
    Exactly like the pictures!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room wasn't as clean as it appeared. The bathroom had long hairs, on the floor and walls. It could use with a few more hooks for the towels as there was only one. And our socks after walking around the room for less than 10 minutes, became quite dirty.

    Great space, exactly like the pictures. Bed very comfortable and spacious room. Staff was very polite and informative. Great location and great for the price we paid. Would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice place to stay for students

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    8.0
    Clean and OK.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The property does not have a lift so you will need to prepare to carry your bag if you are assigned to a room upstairs or downstairs. Apart from this, I think the hotel is generally as advertised.

    The hotel is very clean. The staff is also very friendly and helpful. The location can be easily accessed. The Wi-Fi works great and fast. The place is accessible from the nearby metro station although you might have to deal with the sloping roads typical of Porto in going to the hotel.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    9.0
    A pleasant surprise
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was a pleasant surprise! It may not have been real close to the center, but it's an easy walk (~15 minutes) to all the attractions! Excellent hot shower! Comfy bed! Great WiFi! Friendly personnels! Quiet neighborhood! Close to metro/bus stations! Good AC & heat (needed them both, lol)! The outside of the hotel didn't look great, but the inside was bright and clean! Very reasonably priced! Many restaurants and cafes nearby, as well as a self-serve laundromat! I definitely recommend the hotel and would stay here again when I'm back in pretty Porto!

    Stayed in November 2023

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