Offering a restaurant and a tea room, the smoke-free Porto River hotel lies in a shopping neighbourhood, a mere 1.4 km from the 17th - century hilltop Monastery of Serra do Pilar and around a 10-minute walk from the ornate church "Clerigos Tower". One will enjoy a lounge bar or a shared lounge and a reading lounge, while this Porto aparthotel also boasts privileged setting in the vicinity of the Dom Luís I Bridge.
The 4-star boutique hotel is located in a riverside area of Porto, a mere 1.2 km from food markets. The River Porto is 350 m from Mercado Ferreira Borges bus stop and within easy reach of Monument Gothic Church Of St Francis. Visit Fonte dos Hulsenbos, approximately 5 minutes' drive from this accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Portugal. The hotel also provides access to shopping attractions like the ornate Livraria Lello Bookshop, which are 0.9 km away. Guests will find Teleferico de Gaia cable car station only a few steps from the River.
The allergy-free rooms feature a dining area and a kitchenette complete with an air conditioner, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You'll find nice touches like a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets to enhance your stay. They offer views of the river.
Overlooking the Douro River, the property offers a buffet breakfast every day. Fish Fish serves a good range of Mediterranean food and lies 650 metres away.
9.4
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Important information
Check-in:from 15:00 until 23:00
Check-out:from 08:00 until 12:00
Licence number5950/RNET
Extra beds/cots
The maximum number of extra beds allowed in a room is 1.
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Shuttle service
Paid airport shuttle
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Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Eating places
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Business facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Facilities for disabled guests
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled
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Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
Parquet floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
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No pets allowed
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Ponte de Dom Luis I
250 m
Porto Cathedral
300 m
Terreiro da Se
250 m
Chafariz da Rua Escura
250 m
Palacio da Bolsa
350 m
Monumento ao Duque da Ribeira
150 m
Jardim do Infante Dom Henrique
250 m
Ribeira - UNESCO World Heritage
100 m
Oporto Coliseum
900 m
Gaia docks
600 m
Airports
Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport
17 km
Train stations
Funicular dos Guindais
300 m
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The allergy-free rooms feature a dining area and a kitchenette complete with an air conditioner, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You'll find nice touches like a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets to enhance your stay. They offer views of the river.
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James
2024-06-27
8/10
Fabulous and quiet units with a view.
Helen
2024-05-25
9/10
The hotel was lovely welcoming and absolutely fantastic, it exceeded high expectations, I liked its incredible location near to Ribeira and the river bank in the middle of all the restaurants and night life.
Nathan
2024-05-12
8/10
Functional and unique rooms with full-size shutters for sleeping and beautiful decor, attentive staff.
Clifford
2024-05-11
7/10
The breakfast was delicious and good with custom omelets to be ordered, we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Gregory
2024-05-01
7/10
The rooms are huge and unique, equipped with a mini bar and a balcony. The breakfast is delicious and the staff is exceptional, accommodating.
Dan
2024-03-07
7/10
Unbeatable location on the riverfront, in the tourist area. Big unit with a superb decor. The exceptionally nice and pleasant staff all round.
Edward
2024-02-28
7/10
The breakfast is enjoyable and delicious, offered with fresh juice, bacon plus pastries and served in the bar.
William
2024-02-22
9/10
Ideal place with particularly nice views. Extremely comfy beds in our apartment. Amazing restaurant for gorgeous meal.
Basil
2024-02-01
7/10
The rooms are gorgeous and include a microwave oven, an electric kettle, and a dishwasher. The exceptionally comfortable bed, best I've ever slept in.
Trevor
2024-01-20
7/10
The breakfast was delicious and satisfactory with custom omelets to be ordered, enjoyed it.
John
2023-12-31
9/10
Fairly clean place, staff was attentive. It was in the central location right in the heart of the action. Further, it was so close to the waterfront and all restaurants and bars. The bar was roomy.
Ronald
2023-12-19
8/10
Unique apartment with full-size shutters for sleeping. Stunning, fantastic location short walk to the square at the river. Situated only 1 km from a lavishly designed historic book store.
John
2023-11-09
7/10
Overall great stay on vacation. Clean property with very, very nice and pleasant staff.
Amy
2023-11-01
9/10
The venue was in a central location near the Ribeiro port area, and boutiques. The staff was especially helpful the entire time. They gave us spacious well appointed and beautifully designed studio suite with great view.
Andrew
2023-10-24
8/10
Fantastic place with amicable staff and appetising food. Wonderful and delicious breakfast, a wide array of options available.
Joanna
2023-10-21
7/10
It's airy with comfortable beds and particularly nice views.
Colin
2023-10-16
7/10
Would love to come back, the property met requests. Free and delicious breakfast is served in the restaurant. The room is spacious well appointed and stylish and the staff are very responsive.
Sally
2023-10-11
9/10
The rooms were fabulous and bright with a view.
Peter
2023-10-05
7/10
Everything was wonderful, truly enjoyed our fantastic stay. The staff was amazingly great and kind can provide additional tips. We had a few welcome drinks in the lovely hotel's bar.
Bob
2023-09-18
7/10
Super and brilliant location, the breakfast was enjoyable with bacon and cheese.
Timothy
2023-09-18
9/10
Clean and gorgeous unit with a beautiful view as well as excellent views. Unbeatable and brilliant location in fairly nice area, so close to the closest metro stop, the bustling restaurants and the Ribeiro port area.
John
2023-09-09
9/10
Our room was clean and gorgeous with mini-kitchens and the overall experience was truly memorable. The breakfast had a lot of options and included eggs, bangers, and bacon.
Jonathan
2023-08-23
7/10
All of the staff was attentive and knowledgeable. Really enjoyed our room that was maintained with daily housekeeping and available with fantastic view, full-size shutters for sleeping, as for instance.
Leonard
2023-08-21
5/10
Wonderful and delicious breakfasts with custom omelets to be ordered, greatly enjoyed it.
Their staff were not very friendly.
Thomas
2023-07-25
7/10
Every time we stay in Porto, like to stay here. It has marvellous location for visiting a historical square. The staff is super-friendly and affable, they ensure you have an excellent time here.
Brian
2023-07-20
9/10
Wonderful breakfast, liked it with plenty of food. The staff was super-friendly on arrival and throughout the stay. This stunningly beautiful and absolutely fantastic hotel had riverside setting on the outer arch. Cafeteria Majestic Cafe located 1 km away was a nice surprise.
Robert
2023-07-14
6/10
The staff were service-oriented and responsive during my stay. The location was the best - ease of access to Ribeira. There was a good restaurant within a close distance from the hotel.
Wi-Fi was slow, made me a little nervous.
Steven
2023-07-11
9/10
It is a modern and truly exceptional property located in Uniao de Freguesias do Centro district not far from the centre of the city as well as river. The staff are amazingly helpful and the location is top in old town.
Roy
2023-07-11
7/10
Fab food for breakfast in the bar. Functional and airy unit with view, delightfully helpful staff. An excellent area, top location adjacent to the river and such a historic district. Besides, easy to get to an iconic metal bridge.
Edwin
2023-06-28
9/10
Big units with a view. The riverside location walk from a tram station.
Eric
2023-06-19
7/10
Studio suite with a view was the best. The location of the property was unbeatable and excellent, right in the heart of town.
The staff were not very friendly, didn't expect that coming.
Walter
2023-06-13
8/10
The units were spotlessly clean and airy with great view. The location is brilliant and awesome, right on the river front.
James
2023-06-04
7/10
Super location, unique apartment with wonderful view as well as kitchen appliances. Delicious and good breakfast and variety of goodies.
Arthur
2023-05-16
9/10
The location was perfect and magnificent, you can visit Grilos Church by walking.
Sidney
2023-05-09
7/10
Came here for 1 day, the hotel was lovely welcoming and fantastic, it had absolutely perfect location next to wonderful Porto, the river bank in the middle of all the restaurants and the cafe. The room was spacious well appointed and stylish, without a doubt, had tea/coffee making equipment, fridges and an oven. The most important was the staff - very responsive and attentive people.
John
2023-04-12
9/10
Everything met every demand, I definitely want to stay in that area again.
Joseph
2023-04-12
7/10
Huge rooms with contemporary decoration.
Will
2023-04-09
8/10
Clean and absolutely gorgeous rooms with four windows and amazing views, fantastic stay!
H.
2023-03-27
7/10
We were provided with the king studio and the breakfast was enjoyable,.
Claire
2023-03-27
9/10
The employees were accommodating and exceptional and kept it all clean. I was offered a delicious breakfast with custom omelets to be ordered.
Neil
2023-03-12
7/10
Had a special stay on vacation, everything was nice. This hotel had a central position next to the river. Plus, it was near to beautiful Porto, a tunnel at the corner of Cais de Ribiera and all major attractions.
Stephen
2023-03-12
7/10
The venue was set in the riverside position very close to a tunnel at the corner of Cais de Ribiera, bars and all major attractions. The room was bright with exceptionally comfortable beds and a superb decor.
Susan
2023-02-21
5/10
Thoroughly enjoyed the place, incredibly beautiful for a short stay. It was unique, stylish and with fantastic view. We had an excellent experience.
Some of the staff were not very friendly.
John
2023-01-31
8/10
Possibly the best and very special stay on vacation. Lots of options for breakfast in the bar. Central location on the riverfront. Next to the bridge, and Porto.
Joseph
2023-01-25
8/10
Thank you for the stay in this property - would stay here again. Everything is nice, loved my time here. Everyone who works in the hotel is responsive and attentive.
Wilfrid
2023-01-14
8/10
The unit we got was airy and fabulous with shower, wonderful view plus large operable windows for fresh air.
Lee
2022-12-31
7/10
Neat building, light and airy rooms. Stunning location not far from the river, waterfront and all the bars and restaurants.
Guy
2022-12-27
9/10
It was in a top location with an iconic metal bridge nearby. The view was nice, the breakfast was sensational.
Phil
2022-12-14
8/10
Peaceful location within walking distance of Avenida dos Aliados. And adjacent to the square at the river and restaurants.
Sean
2022-12-03
8/10
The hotel exceeded all expectations, I will be back. The location was top, a 10-15 minute walking distance from Avenida dos Aliados. The restaurant was good, appetising food.
Frank
2022-11-20
8/10
Plenty of enjoyable breakfast options.
Stanley
2022-11-10
9/10
Satisfactory breakfast with coffee drinks and sausages, as for instance, worth to decide on it.
William
2022-11-09
9/10
The room was bright and fabulous with a fabulous view. The breakfast had variety of eggs and bacon.
Francis
2022-10-21
8/10
The location was brilliant and top, close to a Roman Catholic church. The view was nice, the staff was attentive. The studio had all necessary amenities.
Ernie
2022-10-12
7/10
the breakfast was served in the restaurant and the food was delicious.
Esther
2022-08-11
9/10
Loved the place, had a really comfortable stay on vacation. The restaurant was great on the second floor, we ordered delicious dishes.
David
2022-05-17
9/10
Tbh, had a GOOD stay in a great location. The room was very spacious, comfy bed.
Robert
2022-04-27
9/10
Loved my extra special stay on vacation. The room was romantic and well-appointed, had smoke detectors for the safety. Everyone was professional and responsive.
William
2022-04-27
8/10
Thank you for a such great stay - would stay here again. The property is fabulous and clean, offers gorgeous breakfasts.
Paul
2022-04-13
7/10
The room met requests, it was beautifully designed here with beautiful decor, wonderful view and excellent views.
Christopher
2022-04-04
8/10
The room was huge with very comfy beds. The staff was pleasant and exceptional, the breakfast offered was fantastic with lots of food.
Dominique
2022-03-19
9/10
The staff were superfriendly and pleasant, gave us great tips. The location was stunning, at a moderate distance from an ornate church.
Nathan
2022-03-05
8/10
We have spent our 1 night here lovely, it was just what we needed.
Donald
2022-03-01
9/10
I stayed here 5 nights and I enjoyed it.
Harry
2022-02-15
9/10
It was pretty standard hotel, had first class staff and location.
Edwin
2022-01-27
9/10
Clean, contemporary hotel, it has great location and staff. The place provides reasonable prices. The rooms are romantic with a view and the overall experience is pleasant.
Camille
2022-01-13
5/10
Clean place in original style with all necessary facilities.
Well, Wi-Fi was a bit slow.
Cameron
2022-01-07
9/10
This place was exquisite and the staff was consistently courteous. Room was compact, non-smoking. Everything was perfect during our stay even so disappointing aspect was a little small bathroom...
Jean-Paul
2021-11-21
6/10
Good value and location was so ideal. The breakfast had lots of selection, the food was fabulous. Early check in and personalised service. A wonderful beach, astonishing view: D
Well Wi-Fi was disappointing, and there was cheap bed in my room.
Ken
2021-10-12
9/10
I enjoyed location and staff.
Timothy
2021-10-12
9/10
A great hotel with an affordable restaurant and decent food. It was clean here, the staff was cool.
Francis
2021-09-29
9/10
It was clean & reasonably large hotel, fab location and staff.
Chad
2021-09-17
8/10
Every detail was very good and I loved it. Worth every penny view, excellent choice of jam, pastries, milk, bread and cheese at the continental breakfast. Great service, high quality room and luxury bathroom. The staff was exceptionally well trained, some of the best in Porto.
Matthew
2021-08-17
9/10
This hotel has very welcoming staff, freshly cooked breakfast, just lovely and incredible rooms. Loved smooth check-in and late check-out. Really quiet location, 15 minutes' walk to well perserved walls.
Amanda
2021-08-08
8/10
It is a nicely renovated hotel, I appreciated functional rooms and prime location. The friendly service and attention to detail from knowledgeable staff. Need to mention, free WiFi throughout the property worked really well. It's worth staying here and exploring Uniao de Freguesias do Centro district.
Adam
2021-07-04
9/10
A proper hotel in Porto. I loved location and views, they were magical! The breakfast staff had a very pleasant manner. The breakfast had lots of options : meats, cereal and pancakes.
Patricia
2021-07-01
8/10
This hotel is fairly clean and cool, has outstanding staff and location. Peza Arroz, where you can eat, is within a walking distance of from here.
Elizabeth
2021-04-03
9/10
Great place to stay for a trip to Porto. Airy, common room with great amenities. The service was helpful here. Unbeatable, just fine location.
Larry
2021-03-26
8/10
Our stay was a really enjoyable experience. By and large, it was very safe place. Separate bedroom and such large bathroom. The bed was comfortable enough and so were the pillows.
Alex
2021-01-06
7/10
Totally a wonderful experience. Chilled-out base for exploring Porto.
Anthony
2020-11-18
9/10
We really loved the hotel, its very good location and rooms.
Bob
2020-10-30
8/10
the staff were really helpful and the design was nice. 15 mins walk to the center. in the evening we visited taberna dos mercadores, set minutes from the hotel.
George
2020-05-12
8/10
Avenida dos aliados was located in the near vicinity. The breakfast had good choice of food and it was amazing. The location was excellent, no complaints. 15 minutes on foot from the sao bento train station.
Eric
2020-05-03
9/10
Good sized rooms with comfortable beds. Amazing location, easy to get anywhere. Our experience was excellent. Postigo do carvao served dishes within 300 feet off the hotel
Bill
2020-02-22
9/10
Really FANTASTIC location. We would definitely come back. Here we stayed in front of some popular places such as palacio da bolsa.
