The Rex HotelvsPorto A.S. 1829 Hotel
Both Residencial Rex and Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel scores slightly better than Residencial Rex. Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 78 with positive reviews from 4 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Oyster and On the Grid.
The Rex Hotel
Praca da Republica 117, Porto 4050, Portugal
From $81/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's
"The facade of this place fits in gracefully with its location on one of Porto's most beautiful squares." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Overlooking a peaceful plaza, Residencial Rex is set in a belle époque manor with a wide range of rooms. Floors two and three are best, with handsome old details, high ceilings and plenty of space." Full review
Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel
Largo de Sao Domingos 50, Porto 4045-545, Portugal
From $131/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"This handsome blue townhouse sits on one of Porto’s liveliest squares, bang in the heart of Ribeira." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"One of Europe’s oldest stationary shops has been converted into a modern yet cosy hotel in the heart of Porto’s downtown area." Full review
On the Grid
"This lovely hotel features large rooms, some of which offer amazing panoramic views of downtown, Ribeira. This former stationery store has been lovingly restored with glamour." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range boutique has modern-vintage decor that pays homage to the neighboring historic stationary store that opened in 1829." Full review
Independent
"Lux Hotels designed AS 1829 to weave in and out of the showroom, setting up 41 rooms in the old offices...plush velvets, caning and milky glass lighting update Portuguese classics."
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Lonely Planet
"This handsome blue townhouse sits on one of Porto’s liveliest squares, bang in the heart of Ribeira...it harbours spruce rooms with parquet floors and muted colour schemes " Full review