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The Rex Hotelvs1872 River House
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, 1872 River House ranks slightly better than Residencial Rex. 1872 River House comes in at 78 with recommendations from 4 reviews including Afar Magazine, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
The Rex Hotel
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Praca da Republica 117, Porto 4050, Portugal
From $81/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's "The facade of this place fits in gracefully with its location on one of Porto's most beautiful squares." Full review
Lonely Planet "Overlooking a peaceful plaza, Residencial Rex is set in a belle époque manor with a wide range of rooms. Floors two and three are best, with handsome old details, high ceilings and plenty of space." 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"
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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
