Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel

From the start when arriving at the hotel we were welcomed with a really nice greeting and a very kind staff member at the front desk. He gave us directions and showed us some very nice places to eat out as a couple together which we very much took the advice from. The room as we arrived was clean and tidy, I asked the hotel prior to booking if they could provide me and my wife cocktails in the room on arrival and they did for our anniversary. The balcony out into the square was fantastic and provided much entertainment hearing the buzz of people and music at night, it was fabulous. Even with that noise, the windows closed it was silent and peaceful and we slept really well. The beds were really comfy and the shower/bathroom was fab. Breakfast deserves its own rating and box, it was fantastic. Could not ask for more, there was such variety especially for gluten free like myself. The coffee was fantastic, the staff were really helpful and the room where we ate was really nice. It was such a fab place to get your day started eating in there.

The location is amazing. Very well located for everything you need as a traveler, walkable to great restaurants, museums, and other attractions. Highly recommend it to get to know the amazing city of Porto.

The location of Hotel is excellent, everything in walking distance and easy to access other modes of transport e.g Metro and train station. Don't be put off about the street buskers around the areas as finish at 10pm. The staff are very friendly and helpful regarding restaurant recommendations, taxis/directions etc -standard of English is high! The breakfast is very good, freshly stocked and lots of variety -catering for all tastes. The staff are very efficient, friendly and attentive.

Location was very central and we particularly loved the live jazz singers and restaurants right outside our hotel. It was only a short walk to the River area which was very lively. The rooms were a good size for Europe and bed was very comfortable. Aug 2024 NOTE -We were hesitant when we booked this hotel earlier this year because of possible street noise into the late hours of the night or and from the new metro construction project nearby on the main city center square, but neither were an issue.

Located on a lovely little square and pedestrian way in the center of Porto, uphill from the Douro River with the bridge (Ponte de Dom Luis 1) crossing the river, and downhill from the train station with the beautiful tiles, and close to the Cathedral and Palacio da Bolsa Two special visits were to The World of Discovery interactive Museum about Portugals seafaring history and a Fado Concert. There was much musical activity along the square the evening we were there. It is close to many sites such as the cathedral, and other well known sites in the city. But Porto is build on steep hills so be ready for ups and downs which we did many. The hotel has an elevator, breakfast room (charges for Breakfast), full time desk staff, and an interesting little museum in the lobby. The room was clean, of reasonable size, en-suite bathroom, comfortable bed, and good view over the square. The hotel was fine for our 2 night stay and centrally located.