Pestana Palacio do FreixovsGuest House Douro
Both Guest House Douro and Pestana Palacio do Freixo are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Pestana Palacio do Freixo is the choice of most reviewers compared to Guest House Douro. Pestana Palacio do Freixo comes in at #7 in Porto with positive reviews from 6 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Oyster.
Pestana Palacio do Freixo
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 Traveler
99.6
"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
Oyster
Luxury
"Palacio do Freixo is an elegant, historic hotel situated on the Douro River." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"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 Report
5.0
"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
Guest House Douro
99 - 101 rua Fonte Taurina, Porto 4050-270, Portugal
From $172/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Concierge
"Tucked away behind the Ribeira riverfront in one of Porto's oldest streets, this eight-room charmer in a renovated historic town house has a homey vibe."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"In a restored relic overlooking the Douro, these eight rooms have been blessed with gorgeous wood floors, plush queen beds and marble baths; the best have river views." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The intimate hotel features eight light-filled rooms with large French windows and marble baths." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Guest House Douro forms part of a colourful collection of riverside buildings that regularly feature in postcard shots of the city." Full review