Hotel Americavs1872 River House
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, 1872 River House scores significantly higher than Hotel America. 1872 River House comes in at #22 in Porto with approval from 3 publications including Afar Magazine, The Telegraph and On the Grid.
Hotel America
Rua Santa Catarina 1018, Porto 4000-447, Portugal
From $38/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
Lonely Planet
"Seems at first glance like any cookie-cutter business hotel. But it also has a number of small touches that make it stand out from the pack, ensuring the value-for-comfort ration is very good indeed."
Michelin Guide
"This hotel has wood floors and lovely furniture. 15 min walk from the city centre."
1872 River House
Rua Do Infante D. Henrique, 133, Porto 4050-298, Portugal
From $177/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
Afar Magazine
"In one of the most distinguished Oporto locations, the Ribeira, 1872 River House is a charming 8 rooms guest house inviting us to discover the best views over Douro." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A small and welcoming river-front hotel at the heart of Porto’s old town." Full review
On the Grid
"This hotel is very well located in Ribeira." Full review
Time Out
"What gives name to this River House is the footbridge of iron and colorful stained glass that gives access to this beautiful house of the century XIX." Full review
Independent
"Refreshed weathered-stone walls and chipper whitewashed furnishings give the light-filled rooms a country-house feel...breakfast room serving punchy juice and fresh fruit juts out over the river path"
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January 11, 2022
Frommer's
"Half the eight rooms look out right onto the Douro, a few have balconies. The decor is in natural stone, wood and azulejos...there's a comfortable lounge for relaxing and gazing out along the river." Full review