HF Ipanema ParkvsPestana Vintage Porto
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Pestana Vintage Porto ranks significantly higher than HF Ipanema Park. Pestana Vintage Porto comes in at 85 with praise from 10 sources including Afar Magazine, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
HF Ipanema Park
Rua de Serralves, 124, Porto 4150-702, Portugal
From $96/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Built in 1991, this elegant hotel is the blockbuster modern hotel in Porto, rising 15 floors and filled with grand comfort, a 15-minute taxi ride from the heart of town." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"HF Ipanema Park is a three-and-a-half-pearl chain hotel that's at least a 10-minute drive to Porto's major sights." Full review
Fodor's
"This elegant hotel tower, which is part of the HF hotel collection, is a 15-minute taxi ride from the center of town, but what it lacks in centrality, it makes up for in on-site facilities, including an outdoor swimming pool, kids playroom, bike rentals, and more." Full review
Pestana Vintage Porto Show All Reviews
Praca da Ribeira 1, Porto 4050-513, Portugal
From $158/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Good hotels in the old part of town are scarce, so if you want to stay down by the river, this is the place. In fact, the Pestana may be the nicest hotel in Porto."
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Request a room with a water view when you book, just in case.
Fodor's
"Right in Porto's historic heart, the Pestana Porto is in a restored former warehouse abutted by a medieval wall, linked to several neighboring former houses." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"If you want to stay in the old part of town this boutique property has balconies overlooking the Douro River." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"One of the most desirable hotels in the city, this charming boutique property is located on the Praça da Ribeira, in a block of carefully restored riverfront buildings."
Star Service
"This pint-sized property is a darling of savvy individuals who seek full immersion in Porto's lively and lush old city." Full review
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Guests most often request rooms 302, 402, 306, 506 and Suite 308 thanks to their exceptional river and bridge views.
Oyster
Mid-Range
"There are 109 guest rooms at this three-pearl property set near the River Douro on Ribeira Square." Full review
Wallpaper
"A stylish steakhouse that is hoping to lure more locals to the Ribeira, the riverfront neighbourhood of touristy eateries and the embarkation point for many of the Douro River cruises." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The hotel consists of several adjoining buildings. The furnishings were new and up to date. The bed very comfortable and covered with those fantastic Portuguese sheets and coverlets." Full review
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Don't miss this jaunt.
Lonely Planet
"Right on the Douro and one of Porto’s most sophisticated sleeps. Rooms are a fine balance between plush contemporary and traditional." Full review
Time Out
"This is the case of the Pestana Vintage Porto & World Heritage Site, which is located in the historical square of Ribeira and, therefore, with the river right at its edge." Full review