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Hospes Infante Sagres PortovsPestana Palacio do Freixo
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Infante Sagres is preferred by most writers compared to Pestana Palacio do Freixo. Hotel Infante Sagres comes in at #6 in Porto with recommendations from 6 publications such as Fodor's, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Hospes Infante Sagres Porto
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Star Service
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Independent Michelin Guide
Praca D Filippa de Lancastre 62, Porto 4050-259, Portugal
From $204/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Intricately carved wood details, rare area rugs and tapestries, stained-glass windows, and antiques decorate public areas in what on its inauguration in 1951 was Porto's first luxury hotel."
Michelin Guide "This centrally located hotel sitting close to the Praca da Liberdade, is the most prestigious hotel in Porto with a charm all of its own."
Star Service "With its winsome modern additions, distinguished 18th-century art and elegant architectural elements, looking into the front door...is a bit like staring into Lewis Carroll's looking glass." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Hotel Infante Sagres is a four-pearl boutique property in the Baixa area of central Porto, a short walk from the Porto Cathedral and the historic city center." Full review
Lonely Planet "An exquisite time warp with well-coiffed doormen, crystal chandeliers and ornately decorated common areas, this place feels like a royal getaway in the heart of the city." Full review
Frommer's "Plush, legendary, and elegant, this hotel is one of the most traditional luxe choices in Porto." Full review
Independent "Porto’s not the biggest of cities, but it is hilly and cut in two by the River Douro – so the location of Infante Sagres, right in the walkable cultural district, is priceless"
Michelin Guide "Set on the medieval streets of the old city center, combines modern comforts with the classical elegance you came here for. It’s long been among Porto’s most elegant lodgings" 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
