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    Charming House Marques

    169 reviews
    #31 of 220 B&Bs / Inns in Porto
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    Rua da Constituicao 361 Bonfim, Porto 4200-199 Portugal
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    Located on a street typical of the city of Oporto, in a building dating from the early 20th Century, the Oporto Guest House Charming House Marques is central and quiet at the same time - perfect for your visit to this World Heritage City (UNESCO). Each of the rooms has personalized and comfortable decor. The proximity of the Ribeira of Oporto and the historic city center, just 10 minutes.
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    Shabby Chic House Marques
    Charming House Marques is a mixed bag. It is not 4 star but a 2 star house without air conditioning that is staffed infrequently (e.g., had to carry suitcases down 4 flights at 8:40 am). The clerk was not knowledgeable, e.g., recommended a taxi while Uber in Porto is cheap, couldn't get us a tour reservation easily made at a tour kiosk. If you don’t believe our 2 star rating, see our pictures of the mold in the bath tub, the knicks on the vanity, etc. We used the 15 Euro extra late check-in (after 8 pm). We were not greeted with a glass of port and pastries as others claim but with a complaint that we had arrived a few minutes early and an immediate request to pay the late check-in fee and city tax in cash. Favorable was that the place was clean and the room spacious with high ceilings. We had the 2nd floor suite but were warned not to use the 2nd bedroom. The balcony overlooking the garden was picturesque. The continental breakfast was good with fresh fruit and orange juice but no eggs. The waitress was nice and helpful. The breakfast started at 9 am—If you want to take an 8 am tour to the Douro valley as we did, you’re out of luck. They did reluctantly let us eat the last day at 8:40 am. The evening pastries were limited with only instant coffee or tea available. The location was remote from the old city. However, it is a block to a Metro station a few stops from the old city. There are restaurants nearby including a Chinese restaurant popular with the locals. I'd recommend the crispy duck with oranges. So, if you want a clean 2 star room in an accessible location, it may be right for you. For a couple I’d call it a 4 star price. For a family using the full suite it might be OK.…
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    Date of stay: September 2019
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    An absolute delight
    As it turned out, this light and airy B&B was perfectly located, not just because it’s three minutes walk from the metro but because it’s opposite a dentist. Not just any dentist, the B&B owner’s dentist. Perfect as just as our plane was landing in Porto, my tooth fell out, or so it seemed, There was no pain so after a couple hours of distress, I realise it’s just broke and life goes on. Or that’s what my dentist told me when I desperately called them to book an urgent appointment upon our return. So in the end, despite our fantastic host taking us across to the dentist, doing all the translations enabling me to register, I decided to wait until I come back home, especially as when we called our insurance company, we’re informed we can’t make a claim as it’s not deemed an emergency if there’s no pain. So I had to enjoy 6 days in Portugal with no smiling. This was tough from the start as apart from the warm welcome - we’d already sat down to have a detailed 5 minute intro to the city over a tea and cake - the room is magnificent, homely and yet luxurious. The bed had 4 glittering chocolates waiting for us on the bed and heating was turned on upon arrival and came on each evening for us to control as needed. We were on the 2nd floor and were happy to walk up as the stairway is stunning. The whole place is decorated in a french regency and/or shabby chic style and our room had three windows with shutters and was amply furnished complete with a large hallway providing most of the storage. Room (Superior deluxe suite) Our room looked out to the front with plenty of light coming in from the tall windows. Large bed One bedside table (another hotel with a table on just the one side!) Large sofa Desk with drawers and comfortable chair TV on storage unit 2 bedside lamps Storage Hallway has room for a suitcase or two Plus it has two, double wardrobes with integrated automatic lights with drawers underneath (half filled with ample spare pillows and blankets) Drawer on the TV stand 10 wooden hotel style hangers Clothes airer (fold-up) Bathroom I’m delighted with the double sink situation here. After all, the way to a happy living situation is separate bathrooms and this takes us one step closer. Also the bath had a jacuzzi which is always a fun extra. Good sized bath with over-head, detachable shower. Two branded bath towels along with the two hand towels and a bath mat. Bidet & an extra towel Ample storage with some space under the sink but a tall cupboard in which we could spread out our toiletries rather than leave them messily around the sinks. Towel shelf plus a self-controlled radiator to dry the towels so we never needed them changed. Full-size toiletries: shower gel, shampoo and body lotion (although that ran out on the first day I managed to keep scooping it out for two more mornings!) Food and drink Jug of water and glasses in room Complimentary tea/coffee/cakes/water available in the lounge each afternoon Buffet breakfast Fruit bowl and chocolates in room Delightfully, the excellent breakfast was served at a civilised time (I think from 9am). The smiley staff offered crepes with Nutella, coffee tea, juice, fruit, cereals, pastries with a fair few handmade Portuguese goodies including of course the Nata tarts. We found throughout our travels in the country, anytime something was exclusively Portuguese, it was proudly pointed out by restaurant and hotel staff alike. Amenities Small fridge Small fan Hairdryer There was an issue with the front door keypad on one night and as a last resort, we had to call the owner. Thankfully it wasn’t too late into the night and next day, the code was duly changed. Otherwise, the superb service continued with the attention of detail that it started with, as staff bought a cake and candles with ‘39’ on for the boyfriend’s birthday breakfast. I hadn’t said a word so this is just through noticing details on passport etc.Truly outstanding and again, if I ran a B&B….…
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    Date of stay: November 2018
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    My wife and I enjoyed a three night stay at Charming House Hotel in Marques. A beautiful house with a lovely manager (Carla).Her son even managed to get me Porto FC football tickets for an evening game (much to the disappointment of my wife!) Breakfast was excellent and Charming House location is minutes away from the Metro. 4 stops brings you Sao Bento and a 10 minute walk to the beautiful Ribeiro area. Bars and restaurants line either side of the river. Take a boat ride and view the 6 bridges on the tour. Another interesting town to visit about an hour by train is Braga, well worth the trip. Finally we must recommend a restaurant Carla suggested, 'Estrela do Lima' 5 minutes form the hotel on Rua da Alegria. An understated but brilliant place where locals frequent, hardly surprising! Great food, great value and really discerning, friendly service. We will definitely be returning to Charming House in the near future. Maybe try and get Braga tickets next time!…
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    Date of stay: September 2018
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    Best breakfast ever! Definitely recommend this place
    We have stayed in Charming House for 2 days with our 3 month baby. The place is really nice and the bedroom is perfect. It's beautiful, big and you can have on your arrival some food as cookies, fruit, coffee and tea. The breakfast is just the best we have tried. It is all "homemade" and sooo tasty. They were really nice with our baby and helpful with us, we totally recommend it!…
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    Date of stay: November 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
    Excellent Location
    Charming House Marques is a wonderful place where you feel very welcome. Our 1.5 year old was very welcome as well. We had a great time staying here. The staff is beyond helpful (even at the middle of the night!). Everything is really clean and the breakfast was excellent. Location is perfect to explore the city. We highly recommend this B&B to stay in while in Porto!…
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    Date of stay: October 2018
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    Is there parking at hotel? If not where is best place to park? Need car as travelling every day to outside centre for business. Thanks!
    I don't think there was. Unsure if you're able to park in the street though.
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    Is it possible to have a v quiet room not overlooking the road. Also are there many stairs to climb
    Our room overlooked the road, but was very quiet. No elevator, so - yes there are stairs. It's location makes up for a few inconveniences.
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    do you allow smoking on the balcony?
    Hello It is not possible to smoke on the balcony. In Portugal is priobido smoking in public places. In our guesthouse you can smoke on the terrace / garden. Have a nice day!
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    Boa tarde. O hotel não tem estacionamento próprio? Qual a opção?
    Olá Não temos estacionamento. Nas proximidades tem um parque com um custo diário de 2,50€. Obrigada Carla
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    Boa tarde, Onde se pode estancionar? Tem custos? Se sim, quanto aproximadamente? Obrigado! Cumps
    Boa tarde A 300 metros à um estacionamento com um custo até 24h de 2,50€. Até breve. Carla Esmeriz
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    "A room facing the garden is best. There is no A/C so in hot weather you need to leave your window open."
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    "Ask for the main floor as no elevator."
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    "Ground floor room with the private patio is lovely but patio area is next to the boiler cupboard so is a bit noisy when the boiler is going."
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    "The room in the basement has a small private patio/courtyard."
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    "Rooms at the back are probably quiter but if you get a front room remember to close the shutters."
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    PRICE RANGE
    €73 - €128 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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