Porto Palacio Hotel by The Editoryvs1872 River House
Porto Palacio Congress Hotel & Spa and 1872 River House are both rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Porto Palacio Congress Hotel & Spa is preferred by most reviewers compared to 1872 River House. Porto Palacio Congress Hotel & Spa scores 85 with endorsements from 7 sources including Frommer's, Oyster and Jetsetter.
Porto Palacio Hotel by The Editory
Av Boavista 1269, Porto 4100-130, Portugal
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Even the lobby with its soft carpets and comfy sofas is inviting in this top-notch business and leisure hotel." Full review
Frommer's
"Opened with a flourish in 1986, and richly renovated in 2006, this 23-floor tower is one of Porto's most stylish and desirable modern hotels." Full review
Jetsetter
"Sleek designer digs in the heart of Old World Oporto with a gastro-pub and Turkish bath." Full review
Star Service
"This top player, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, is the city's most reliable international-style hotel, welcoming a steady flow of groups, tourists and individuals year-round." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"There are 251 guest rooms at this upscale property in Porto’s business-focused Boavista district." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The five-star Palácio is one of Porto’s most stylish accommodation options, and its capacity as a spa hotel makes it the perfect place to enjoy some self-indulgence." Full review
Time Out
"The five-star Porto Palácio is a schmick hotel with elegant rooms, marble bathrooms and a splendid spa." Full review
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Come dinnertime you can choose from the hotel’s onsite restaurant Nautilus, the traditional Portuguese diner Portobeer or the Góshò Japanese restaurant, which are all located within the hotel block.
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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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