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Crowne Plaza PortovsPestana Palacio do Freixo
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Pestana Palacio do Freixo ranks slightly higher than Crowne Plaza Porto. Pestana Palacio do Freixo comes in at 84 with endorsements from 6 sources such as Star Service, Time Out and Frommer's.
Crowne Plaza Porto
Frommer's
Oyster
Star Service
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Avenida da Boavista 1466, Porto 4100-144, Portugal
From $77/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "One of the most dramatically modern hotels in town, the Tiara Park offers three vertical rows of bay windows along its 13-floor concrete shell." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Crowne Plaza Porto is an upscale hotel in the Boavista business area, a 15-minute taxi ride from the Porto's historic core." Full review
Star Service "Located close to the inner-ring road, north of the old city, this property looks, from the outside at least, like a clone of the Porto Palacio." Full review
Fodor's "This hotel is a solid luxury option with a roster of facilities and somber but comfortable guest rooms." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"The building that houses the Crowne Plaza has seen personalities such as Princess Diana, Bob Dylan...facilities include a well-equipped basement gymnasium, a bar and a restaurant." Full review
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
