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About the Hotel

Rua De Santa Catarina, 197, Porto, 4000-450

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“The hotel's central location made exploring Porto effortless and enjoyable.”view full review

4-star Porto hotel in a restored 1880 building with rooftop vegetable garden

Historical & Sustainable Design

Grande Hotel Do Porto occupies a renovated building dating to 1880 in Porto's central pedestrian zone. The property integrates sustainability practices into hospitality operations, including a rooftop vegetable garden that supplies ingredients to the restaurant. This historical architecture, featuring Victorian details, offers a legacy that connects guests to 19th-century Porto.

Dining on Local Ingredients

The D. Pedro II Restaurant is located in a restored ballroom and serves authentic Portuguese cuisine prepared with local ingredients. Some vegetables used in the dishes come from the hotel's own rooftop vegetable garden. The Windsor Bar offers an elegant atmosphere for drinks, and the breakfast room features a baby grand piano with a generous buffet that includes freshly baked rolls and gluten-free options.

Rooms & Suites

Each room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, and a private bathroom with both bathtub and shower. Select rooms contain an EGG Electronics pad on the bedside table for charging multiple devices at once. Family rooms, suites, and classic rooms are available, with some suites featuring a jetted tub.

Location & Transportation

The hotel is steps from Bolhão Bus and Metro Station and a 5-minute walk from São Bento Train Station. Guests can walk to Ribeira Square, Bolhão Market, and Clérigos Tower within 10 to 15 minutes. The Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is 15 km away, with shuttle service available and an electric vehicle charging station on site.

Wellness & Convenience Services

The hotel offers a 24-hour fitness room, massage services, and a spa lounge/relaxation area for guest wellness. Business travelers can use the meeting/banquet facilities, fax/photocopying, and concierge service. Additional amenities include currency exchange, babysitting/child services, daily housekeeping, and room service.

Highlights

History: 1880 building with Victorian architecture

Dining: D. Pedro II Restaurant with rooftop garden ingredients

Location: Central pedestrian zone, 5 min from São Bento station

Rooms: EGG Electronics charging pad, jetted tub suites

Wellness: 24-hour fitness room, massage, spa lounge

Services: Electric vehicle charging, currency exchange, babysitting

Select your room type

Grande Hotel Do Porto offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Family Room
2 persons
240 sq. feet
1 Double bed
Air conditioning
Bathtub
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Standard Double Room
2 persons
175 sq. feet
1 Double bed
Air conditioning
Heating
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Classic Triple Room
2 persons
240 sq. feet
2 Single beds
Air conditioning
Heating
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What our guests says about facilities

Grande Hotel Do Porto offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast

The breakfast buffet was a highlight of my stay; the selection was both plentiful and diverse. Each morning, I eagerly looked forward to the pastries and local delicacies that added a unique flavor to my trip.

Jessica Hall. USA, 2024-01-15read full review

Luxurious Shower

My room had a fantastic shower with strong water pressure and a comfortable temperature. It turned my morning routine into a refreshing experience that I truly looked forward to each day.

Mark Thompson. Canada, 2024-03-03read full review

Spacious Suite

I loved the suite I stayed in; it had a well-organized layout that provided ample space to unwind. The antique furnishings added a touch of elegance, making my stay feel special and cozy.

Emma Clarke. Australia, 2024-05-21read full review

Relaxing Jacuzzi

I treated myself to the suite's jacuzzi bath, which was absolutely divine. It provided the perfect escape after a long day of sightseeing and truly made my stay nice.

Robert Johnson. New Zealand, 2024-07-09read full review

What’s included

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Currency exchange
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Services

Paid shuttle service
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room
Spa lounge
Massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Dressing area
Patio
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Grande Hotel Do Porto Location

Rua De Santa Catarina, 197, Porto, 4000-450

Map view

City landmarks

Bridge

Ponte de Dom Luis I

3300 ft

Landmark

Livraria Lello

2800 ft

Church

Porto Cathedral

2600 ft

Harbour

Cais da Ribeira

3600 ft

Landmark

Ribeira Square

4100 ft

Palace

Episcopal Palace of Oporto

2600 ft

Church

Clerigos Tower

2600 ft

Palace

Bolsa Palace

4300 ft

Museum

Jardins do Palacio de Cristal

1.0 mi

Football Stadium

Estadio do Dragao

1.5 mi

Landmark

Fernandine Wall

4500 ft

Fountain

Chafariz da Rua Escura

2600 ft

Museum

Portuguese Centre of Photography

3300 ft

Church

Monument Church Of St Francis

3900 ft

Museum

House of the Prince Casa do Infante

3900 ft

Museum

Misericordia do Porto Museum and Church

2800 ft

Museum

Soares dos Reis National Museum

5000 ft

Church

Church of Santa Clara

2300 ft

Church

Carmelitas Church

3300 ft

Landmark

Pelourinho Se Catedral Porto

2500 ft

Park

Cordoaria's Garden

3500 ft

Monastery

Monastery of Serra do Pilar

1.1 mi

Event hall

Alfandega Congress Centre

1.1 mi

Museum

World of Discoveries

1.0 mi

Nearby

Market

Mercado do Bolhao

900 ft

Square

Avenida dos Aliados

1800 ft

Church

Church of Saint Ildefonso

900 ft

Church

Capela dos Alfaiates

1800 ft

Art object

Monument of Pedro IV of Portugal

1500 ft

Mall

Rua Santa Catarina

700 ft

Restaurants

Cafe Santiago

1000 ft

Rua de Passos Manuel 226

NATA Lisboa

1100 ft

Rua de Santa Catarina 506

Casa Guedes

1500 ft

Praca dos Poveiros

Mengos

500 ft

Rua de Santa Catarina N 161

Porto Douro

100 ft

Rua de Santa Catarina 155

Manteigaria

500 ft

24 R. de Alexandre Braga

Confeitaria Baptista Rua Formosa 285 4000-252 Porto Portugal

300 ft

Rua Formosa 285 Proximo a Rua Santa Catarina E Mercado Bolhao

Confeitaria Baptista

300 ft

Rua Formosa 285

Food Corner

500 ft

Rua do Ateneu Comercial do Porto 8 14

Fabrica de Nata

600 ft

Rua de Santa Catarina 331-335

Cafe Delta Q

500 ft

Rua de Alexandre Braga 24

Getting around

City Centre
Porto 5 min · 1400 ft
Airports
Francisco Sa Carneiro (OPO) 28 min · 11.2 mi
Vila Real (VRL) 141 min · 58.2 mi
Train
São Bento train station 5 min · 1400 ft