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

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The newest hotel to open in Porto is the Pestana Porto A Brasileira Hotel. The conversion of the historic building to a 5-star hotel included a full restoration of the architectural features of the original building. The hotel is located a short 10 minute walk from the Douro River and Ribeira Square, near the Teatro Sá da Bandeira, São Bento train station, Livraria Lello and Café Majestic.

The name of the new hotel, inaugurated on March 23, 2018, pays homage to one of Porto’s most iconic cafes – A Brasileria Cafe – which will be back in its original layout in the historic building. The Cafe was recognized for serving the best coffee in Porto in the early 1900s.

The hotel’s 89 rooms and suites are equipped with air conditioning, free WiFi, USB charger, hair dryer, LCD TV, minibar and room safe. Rooms and suites range in size from 23 m2 to 37 m2, and connecting rooms can be requested (Deluxe Grand View+ Deluxe Executive Grand View can connect). Rooms have a maximum capacity of 3, and the Master Suite can accommodate up to 4 adults.

In addition to A Brasileira Cafe, the hotel also has a restaurant that offers traditional Portuguese cuisine from the highly acclaimed chef Rui Martins, a bar, gym, and meeting rooms.

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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, which was built in 1742 and designated as 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 Harmonia Flour Factory. The Pousada is located on the banks of the Douro River, just outside of the city center.

  • Address: Estrada Nacional 108
  • 10 minute taxi ride to the historic city center (4 km)
  • In Porto 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, Porto Sandeman, Ferreira, Caves Porto Cáem, 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, remote-control satellite color TV, minibar.

  • 2 elevators
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • WiFi in common areas (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 an adjoining building that was once the Harmonia Flour Factory. The original palace building contains the common areas, including the lobby/reception, restaurant, bar, lounge and meeting rooms.
  • Standard: A standard hotel room; approximately 26 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Superior: Larger than a standard room; approximately 32 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Suite: A larger room with a sitting area; approximately 58 m2 (4 guest maximum; 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults and 1 child)
  • Special Suite: Largest suite with a bedroom (separated by a door), sitting area and view of the river; approximately 138 m2 (4 guest maximum; 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults and 1 child) – only 1 of this type
  • Hotel offers some: Non-smoking rooms

For more information, pricing and reservations, contact us – click here.

Checking In…Hotel Pestana Vintage Porto, Porto (Portugal)

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Located along the Rio Douro, the 4-star Pestana Porto Hotel is as charming as the city of Porto. This boutique hotel was formed by combining 11 traditional buildings dating from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.

Located in the heart of the city’s historical center, on the Praça de Ribeira, you can see the port wine lodges that dot the Vila Nova de Gaia side of the river from the balconies of the hotel. The hotel is located just minutes from the Casa do Infante (Prince Henry the Navigator’s birthplace), the 14th C. Igreja de São Francisco, and the 19th C. Palácio de Bolsa (stock exchange).

This charming 4-star hotel located in the heart of the historical center of the city was formed by combining 11 traditional buildings dating from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.  The hotel overlooks the River Douro, and from its balconies, you can see the port wine lodges that dot the Vila Nova de Gaia side of the river.

  • Address: Praca da Ribeira, 1
  • 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 (birthplace of Prince Henry the Navigator), Torre dos Clérigos (18th C. tower), port wine lodges (Taylor’s, Porto Sandeman, Ferreira, Caves Porto Cáem, Caves Ramos Pinto)
  • Pousada de Guimarães – Nossa Sra. da Oliveira (54 km)
  • Pousada de Guimarães – Santa Marinha (54 km)
  • Pousada Ria, Aveiro (67 km)
  • Pousada de Amares (68 km)
  • Pousada de Viana do Castelo (77 km)
  • Pousada de Marão (82 km)
  • Pousada de Gêres/Caniçada (85 km)
  • Airport: 20 minutes by taxi (20 km)

All rooms with private bath, air conditioning, direct dial telephone, high-speed Internet access (WiFi), hair dryer, bathrobes, remote-control satellite flat panel TV, minibar, room safe

  • 2 Elevators
  • Room Service (until 10:30pm)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar Heritage Cafe
  • Meeting Facilities to 60 ~ Audiovisual equipment
  • Workstation with Internet access (complimentary)
  • Fitness Center nearby
  • Reception (24 hours)
  • Laundry & Dry Cleaning Service
  • Parking nearby (at public garage, extra charge)
  • 48 guest rooms (7 floors)
  • Classic: A standard hotel room; approximately 20-23 m2 (2 guest maximum)
  • Superior: Larger than a standard room; approximately 20-35 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Vintage Front View: Located on ground floor with partial river view; approximately 18-37 m2 (2 guest maximum) – see comment below
  • Plaza Room: Overlooks the Luis I bridge and Praça da Ribeira, with side river view, located on 2nd floor and above; approximately 24-30 m2 (2 guest maximum)
  • Heritage Suite: Unique suite built with part of the XIV century Ferdinand wall, whose remains have been classified as a World Heritage Site; approximately 53m2 (4 guest maximum; 3 adults and 1 child)
  • Vintage River View: Room with panoramic river view, located on the 2nd floor and above; approximately 19-29m2 (2 guest maximum)
  • Vintage River View Balcony: Room with French doors and balcony overlooking the river and Port wine cellars; approximately 19-30m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Vintage Grand View: Spacious room overlooking the river and Port wine cellars, located on 2nd to 5th floors; approximately 28-36m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Vintage Grand View Balcony: Spacious room with French doors and balcony overlooking the river and Port wine cellars, located on 2nd to 5th floors; approximately 30-38m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Suite Grand View: A suite with a living room and separate bedroom, all with a river, bridge and Port wine cellar views; approximately 43 m2 (4 guest maximum; 3 adults and 1 child)
  • Hotel offers some: Connecting rooms, Handicap room (1 in Classic category only), Non-smoking rooms
  • We do not book Vintage Front View rooms, as rooms are on the street level and face an active pedestrian walkway

For more information, pricing and reservations, contact us – click here.