Grande Hotel Do Porto
Rua Santa Catarina 197
PORTO HOTELS PORTUGAL 4000
from $90.52
Quick Facts
Car Rental Desk
No Pets
Sauna
In-house Dining
Data Ports
Mini-bar
Safe
In-house bar
Children Allowed
Air Conditioning
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Amenities / Hotel Information
Check-in Time: 2 p.m.
Check-out Time: 12 p.m.
Attractions
Bolhao Market - 100 meters
Clerigos Tower - 300 meters
Oporto Cathedral - 500 meters
Sao Francisco Church - 800 meters
Stock-Exchange Palace - 800 meters
Ribeira - 1.0 kilometer
National Museum Soares dos Reis - 1.5 kilometers
Port Wine Cellars - 1.5 kilometers
Foz do Douro - 4.0 kilometers
Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art - 4.0 kilometers
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Property Information
Location. The Grande Hotel do Porto is located on an all pedestrian street in central Porto, Portugal, 100 meters from Bolhao Market and 300 meters from Clerigos Tower. Porto Cathedral is 500 meters from the hotel. Sao Francisco Church and Stock Exchange Palace are 800 meters away.
Hotel Features. Built in 1880, the hotel features a Victorian style façade and décor. French mirrors, golden florins and marble columns add accent throughout the hotel, including the Renaissance restaurant, where sparkling chandeliers and stucco cornices complement Portuguese and international cuisines. Buffet breakfasts, buffet lunches and a la carte dinners are served daily. Specialties include Vegetable Tagliatelle, Salmon Carbonnara and Duck Leg With Chestnut Puree. Cocktails and light snacks are served at the Douro Bar and room service is available. On site business amenities include conference rooms and wireless Internet access in public areas. The Hall of Columns lounge, decorated with marble columns and sofas, offers a quiet getaway behind heavy curtains.
Guestrooms. Light wood furnishings and blue bedding decorate guestrooms. Satellite television and dial up Internet access are included. Private bathrooms feature tiled floors and marble surfaces. Minibars are provided.
Expert Tip. According to hotel legend, in 1934, the future Edward VIII visited the Grande Hotel do Porto, marking his stay by signing the hotel's guestbook. Although the book still exists today, the page the future king signed has mysteriously disappeared, leaving no trace that he was ever there.
Driving Directions
From Porto Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 14 kilometers.
Take the IC1 highway in the direction of Porto.
Exit at signs for Porto city centre and go toward Aliados Avenue.
A shuttle bus and taxis are available during the day from the airport. The nearest metro station to the hotel is Bolhao, located 150 meters from the hotel. The nearest train station is South Bento, located 250 meters from the hotel. Porto has one of the most modern metro systems in Europe and runs from early morning to late night. A single ticket can be purchased, allowing travelers to use the metro, buses and trains interchangeably.
Policies
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book.
Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed
for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access
and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled
directly between you and the property.
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