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Checking In…Pestana Porto – A Brasileira Hotel (Portugal)

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The conversion of this historic building to a 5-star hotel included a full restoration of the architectural features of the original building. The hotel has the intimate feeling of a boutique hotel. The cozy interior patio located on the 3rd floor is a peaceful oasis where guests can unwind after a long day.

The name of the new hotel, inaugurated in March 2018, pays homage to one of Porto’s most iconic cafes – A Brasileira Cafe – which is back in its original layout in the historic building. The Cafe was known for serving the best coffee in Porto in the early 1900s. In addition to A Brasileira Cafe, the hotel also has a restaurant that offers traditional Portuguese cuisine from the highly acclaimed chef Rui Martins.

The decor and artwork displayed throughout the hotel is a nod to the legacy of the A Brasileira Cafe. Each of the floors of the hotel is decorated according to various themes: coffee, tea, cinnamon, anise, pink pepper and chocolate, and those themes are carried through in the design of the rooms.

Each room is equipped with a smart phone that guests can take with them during their stay in Porto to help them get around. The phone is loaded with local info, including what to see/do, maps and restaurant suggestions, and guests can use the phone to make free local and international phone calls (subject to a 30 minute maximum per day).

  • Address: R. de Sá da Bandeira, 91
  • Across from the Teatro Sá da Bandeira
  • 5-7 minute walk to the São Bento train station, Clérigos Tower, Praça da Liberdade, Livraria Lello and Café Majestic
  • 10-12 minute walk to Ribeira Square and the Douro River
  • Bus Station: 3 blocks away
  • Train Station: 5 minute walk (São Bento)
  • Airport: 15 minutes by taxi (17 km)

All rooms with private bath, air conditioning, individual temperature control, direct dial telephone, Wi-Fi (complimentary), USB port, hair dryer, flat panel TV, minibar, room safe, smart phone with local info and free phone calls

  • 2 Elevators
  • Room Service (24 hours)
  • Restaurant A Brasileira
  • A Brasileira Café
  • Fitness Center
  • Reception (24 hours)
  • Laundry & Dry Cleaning Service
  • Parking nearby (at public garage, extra charge)
  • 89 guest rooms (6 floors)
  • Deluxe: Room with a Queen bed and views of the interior patio, bathroom with a shower; approx. 19 to 25 m2 (2 guest maximum)
  • Superior Deluxe: Room with a King, Queen or Twin beds and views of either the street or interior patio, bathroom with a shower or bathtub; approx. 23-28 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Executive Deluxe: Large room with a King, Queen or Twin beds and partial city view, bathroom with a shower; approx. 27-31 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Superior Grand View Deluxe: Large room with a King, Queen or Twin beds and views of the surrounding buildings, bathroom with a shower or bathtub; approx. 23-31 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Executive Grand View Deluxe: Large room with a King, Queen or Twin beds located on the top floors, with panoramic views of the surrounding buildings, bathroom with a shower or bathtub; approx. 23-27 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Master Suite: Largest room with a Queen bed and views to the Rua Sá da Bandeira, bathroom with a shower; approx. 37 m2 (4 guest maximum) – only 4 of this type
  • Hotel offers 1 Handicap room, 1 pair of Connecting rooms (Superior Grand View Deluxe to Executive Grand View Deluxe – rooms are located next to each other and have a 3rd outside door that can be closed to create a small foyer that connects the rooms; room doors must be propped to stay open)

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Checking In…Pestana Porto – Goldsmith (Portugal)

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This stylish 4-star hotel is located in the heart of Porto, occupying a prominent corner that spans from the trendy Rua do Almada to the Avda. dos Aliados, overlooking the Praça da Liberdade. The classic building with wrought iron balconies is listed as a Municipal Heritage building. Its style hearkens back to a time when the Rua do Almada was known as the blacksmith’s street, with stores selling tools and plumbing supplies. The hardware stores of yesterday have now been replaced with vintage furniture and clothing stores, local artists’ studios, and trendy bars and restaurants.

The name of the hotel pays tribute to the building’s heritage and prior ownership by a family of jewelers. It is inspired by Portuguese filigree, the art of working gold and other metals into twisted threads, with intricate patterns.

The guest rooms are decorated in a neutral color palette that is welcoming and has an organic ambiance. The rooftop lounge bar is a perfect place to relax and take in the panoramic views of this charming city.

  • Address: Rua do Almada, 14
  • Overlooking the Praça da Liberdade
  • 5 minute walk to the São Bento train station, Clérigos Tower, Livraria Lello and Café Majestic
  • 10 minute walk to Ribeira Square and the Douro River
  • Bus Station: 7 minute walk
  • Train Station: 5 minute walk (São Bento)
  • Airport: 17 minutes by taxi (17 km)

All rooms with private bath, air conditioning, individual temperature control, direct dial telephone, Wi-Fi (complimentary), hair dryer, flat panel TV, minibar, Nespresso coffee machine, room safe, balcony

  • 1 Elevator
  • Room Service
  • Rooftop Cafe & Bar
  • Reception (24 hours)
  • Laundry & Dry Cleaning Service
  • Parking nearby (at public garage, extra charge)
  • 43 guest rooms (5 floors)
  • Deluxe Single: Room with a Twin bed located on the 2nd floor facing Almada Street; approx. 14 m2 (1 guest maximum)
  • Deluxe Double: Room with a King or Twin beds located on the 2nd floor facing Almada Street; approx. 20 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Superior Double: Room with a King or Twin beds located on the 2nd floor facing Aliados Street; approx. 18 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Executive Single: Room with a Twin bed located on the 3rd floor facing either Aliados or Almada Street; approx. 14 m2 (1 guest maximum)
  • Executive Double: Room with a King or Twin beds located on the 3rd floor facing Almada Street; approx. 19 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Executive Superior: Room with a King or Twin beds located on the 3rd floor facing Avda. dos Aliados; approx. 19 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Grand View Single: Room with a Twin bed located on the 4th ; approx. 14 m2 (1 guest maximum)
  • Grand View Double: Room with a King or Twin beds located on the 4th floor facing Almada Street; approx. 19 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Grand View Superior: Room with a King or Twin beds located on the 4th floor facing Avda. dos Aliados; approx. 19 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Rooftop: Bright and spacious room on the top floor with a King or Twin beds facing Avda. dos Aliados witha large terrace; approx. 22 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Filigree Suite: Located on the top floor. Largest room with a King or Twin beds, sitting room, and large private terrace (27 m2); approx. 32 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Hotel offers 1 handicap room, connecting rooms (Grand View Double or Grand View Superior to a Grand View Single category)
  • All rooms have shower only (no bathtub)

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Checking In…Pestana Palácio do Freixo – Pousada & National Monument

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The Pousada do Porto is housed in the historic Freixo Palace that was built in 1742 and designated a National Monument in 1910. The Pousada consists of 2 buildings that are connected. The original Palace building contains the common areas, including the lobby/reception, restaurant, bar, lounge and meeting rooms. The guest rooms are located in the adjoining building that was the Harmonia Flour Factory. The Pousada is located on the banks of the Douro River, just minutes from the Praça de Ribeira.

  • Address: Estrada Nacional 108
  • 10 minute taxi ride to the historic city center (4 km)
  • Visit the Santa Clara Church (15th C.), São Francisco Church (15th C), Cathedral (18th C.), Fundação de Serralves (Contemporary Art Museum), Palacio de Bolsa (Stock Exchange), Casa Museu de Guerra Junqueiro (home of local poet), Casa do Infante (birth place of Prince Henry the Navigator), Torre dos Clérigos (18th C. tower), port wine lodges (Taylor’s, Sandeman, Ferreira, Cálem, Caves Ramos Pinto)
  • Pousada de Guimarães – Nossa Sra. da Oliveira (54 km)
  • Pousada de Guimarães – Santa Marinha (54 km)
  • Pousada de Amares (68 km)
  • Pousada de Viana do Castelo (77 km)
  • Pousada de Marão (82 km)
  • Airport: 20 minutes by taxi (18 km)

All rooms with private bath, air conditioning, direct dial telephone, high-speed Internet access (WiFi), hair dryer, flat panel TV, minibar, Nespresso coffee machine, room safe

  • 1 Elevator in Palace building
  • 2 Elevators in Factory building
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • WiFi (complimentary)
  • Swimming Pools (outdoor pool & heated indoor pool)
  • Spa (Turkish Bath, Sauna, and Massage rooms)
  • Shuttle service to city center (complimentary)
  • Reception (24 hours)
  • Laundry Service
  • Parking onsite (complimentary)
  • 87 guest rooms (5 floors)
  • Guest rooms are located in the adjoining factory building
  • Classic Attic: Top floor room with a skylight accessed via a stairway, with a Queen bed and shower (no bathtub); approx. 24m2 – only 2 of this type (2 guest maximum)
  • Classic Loft: Top floor room with a skylight accessed via a stairway, with Twin beds and a shower (no bathtub); approx. 38m2 – only 1 of this type (2 guest maximum)
  • Classic: Room located on the ground floor with a King or Twin beds; approx. 33m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Superior: Similar to the Classic room with a King or Twin beds, but located on the 2nd floor and above; approx. 33m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Executive: Room with a partial river view or Palace view with a King or Twin beds; approx. 30m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Executive Superior: Room with a river view with a King or Twin beds; approx. 30m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Deluxe Grand View: Corner room with a river view, with a King or Twin beds; approx. 43m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Junior Suite: Spacious suite with a living room and separate bedroom with a King or Twin beds and partial river view; approx. 60m2 (5 guest maximum)
  • Standard Suite River View: River view suite with a living room and separate bedroom with a King or Twin beds; approx. 55m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Suite Balcony River View: Spacious river view suite with a living room, separate bedroom with a King or Twin beds, and a large balcony facing the river; approx. 70m2 (4 guest maximum)
  • Suite Nasoni: Large suite with a terrace facing the river, living room, separate bedroom with a King or Twin beds, and 2 bathrooms; approx. 130m2 – only 1 of this type (5 guest maximum)
  • Hotel offers 1 handicap room (Superior category), 1 pair of Connecting rooms (Superior to Superior)

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