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Pestana Palacio do Freixovs1872 River House
Pestana Palacio do Freixo and 1872 River House are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, Pestana Palacio do Freixo scores significantly higher than 1872 River House. Pestana Palacio do Freixo comes in at #7 in Porto with accolades from 6 sources like Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler and The Telegraph.
Pestana Palacio do Freixo
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
Time Out
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
Estrada Nacional 108, 4300 Campanha - Porto, Porto 4300-316, Portugal
From $347/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"One of the country’s newest pousadas is an 87-room gem improbably created from a magnificent 1742 baroque palace...and an adjoining eighteenth-century brick flour mill. ... The new best bet in Porto." Full review
Star Service "Set on the banks of the Douro, on the east side of the Arrabida Bridge, a short five-minute taxi ride to the old city, and looking out across the river toward Vila Novia." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Palacio do Freixo is an elegant, historic hotel situated on the Douro River." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Unlikely pairing of an 18th-century palace and neighbouring flour mill creates one of Porto’s most luxurious accommodation options, and offers quiet reprieve for guests seeking comfort and relaxation." Full review
Time Out "If you fancy feeling like a prince or princess on your next trip to Porto, book yourself into an 18th century palace at the Palácio do Freixo." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Overlooking the picturesque Douro River, this hotel impresses travelers with its spacious rooms and elegant decor." Full review
Frommer's "Only the 18th-century formal garden and its gently trickling fountain separate this magnificent Baroque palace from the River Douro." Full review
1872 River House
Afar Magazine The Telegraph
On the Grid Time Out
Independent Frommer's
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 Telegraph8.0
"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"
Best Porto hotels for style, location and value for money
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
