Mercure Porto Centro Santa CatarinavsThe Editory Artist Baixa Porto Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Artist Porto Hotel & Bistro scores slightly better than Mercure Porto Centro Hotel. The Artist Porto Hotel & Bistro ranks #21 in Porto with positive reviews from 3 sources such as Oyster, Time Out and The Telegraph.
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
The Editory Artist Baixa Porto Hotel
Rua da Firmeza no49, Porto 4000-228, Portugal
From $92/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
The Telegraph
8.0
"Guided by a team of supervisors, students from the local hospitality school do a fine job managing this creative hotel inspired by its art college heritage." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Artist Porto Hotel & Bistro is a 17-room boutique housed in a converted art school and is used as a training center for students at the adjacent hospitality school." Full review
Time Out
"Students from Porto’s hospitality school take charge of this hotel and restaurant, which maintains a creative edge in line with its former function as an arts college." Full review