Porto Palacio Hotel by The EditoryvsPestana Vintage Porto
Pestana Vintage Porto and Porto Palacio Congress Hotel & Spa are both recommended by travel writers. Overall, Pestana Vintage Porto is the choice of most writers compared to Porto Palacio Congress Hotel & Spa. Pestana Vintage Porto is ranked #4 in Porto with endorsements from 10 sources such as Frommer's, Wallpaper and Oyster.
Porto Palacio Hotel by The Editory
Av Boavista 1269, Porto 4100-130, Portugal
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Even the lobby with its soft carpets and comfy sofas is inviting in this top-notch business and leisure hotel." Full review
Frommer's
"Opened with a flourish in 1986, and richly renovated in 2006, this 23-floor tower is one of Porto's most stylish and desirable modern hotels." Full review
Jetsetter
"Sleek designer digs in the heart of Old World Oporto with a gastro-pub and Turkish bath." Full review
Star Service
"This top player, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, is the city's most reliable international-style hotel, welcoming a steady flow of groups, tourists and individuals year-round." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"There are 251 guest rooms at this upscale property in Porto’s business-focused Boavista district." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The five-star Palácio is one of Porto’s most stylish accommodation options, and its capacity as a spa hotel makes it the perfect place to enjoy some self-indulgence." Full review
Time Out
"The five-star Porto Palácio is a schmick hotel with elegant rooms, marble bathrooms and a splendid spa." Full review
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Come dinnertime you can choose from the hotel’s onsite restaurant Nautilus, the traditional Portuguese diner Portobeer or the Góshò Japanese restaurant, which are all located within the hotel block.
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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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