Mercure Porto Centro Santa CatarinavsArmazem Luxury Housing
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Mercure Porto Centro Hotel scores marginally better than Armazem Luxury Housing. Mercure Porto Centro Hotel comes in at #30 in Porto with approval from 4 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina
Praca da Batalha 116, Porto 4049-028, Portugal
From $61/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge
"This four-star, six-floor tower across from the National Theater and near the shopping district of Rua da Santa Catarina has two winning features."
Frommer's
"This hotel dates back to Porto's halcyon years in the 1950s but reopened in 1992 with an up-to-date look and good-value prices." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Near the Teatro São João, Porto’s link in the Mercure chain has plush, modern, identically furnished rooms with fine views, and hallways decorated with theatre memorabilia." Full review
Fodor's
"Overlooking one of Porto's central squares, this upscale chain property is a good choice for its central location, luxurious accommodations, and reasonable price." Full review
Armazem Luxury Housing
Largo Sao Domingos 74 76, Porto 4050-545, Portugal
From $196/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Wallpaper
"Owing to the antiquity of the building, each of the nine rooms is configured differently with quirky bespoke furniture and storage spaces." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This mother-and-daughter-run hotel balances striking architecture and a contemporary aesthetic with a personal touch." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Designers have waved a magic wand on this born-again 19th-century iron warehouse in central Ribeira." Full review
Independent
"Porto’s best retrofit of a historic home sits on a street stuffed with boutiques, two doors down from the enchanting Claus Porto fragrance flagship – its own amazing renovation"
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