Charming place-former estate from 1887. Gorgeous tile work, formal gardens and even a chapel on site. Quiet, gated & attentive to all requests. Good home base to explore Porto. Evening “ladies” were out on a late return to hotel but fairly quiet during the day.
Large clean quiet room in the new building attached to the castle (#207).View on the nice inside yard and patio. Staff very friendly and helpful. Comfortable beds (not too hard). Charming dining room in the castle with excellent breakfast (food could be hotter): fresh fruits, crepes, eggs, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, many deserts. Located in a quieter area, not too far away from the center (15-20 minutes walk downhill - light slope). Soft towels.
Room book for 3 people. Had only 2 glasses both days
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Well, there isn’t really a drawbridge, or a mote but there is a really cool castle. Sorry we forgot to take pictures and we only gave it a four because we stayed in a contemporary room. The castle has both and we got the new owes.
The grounds, the dining room, front entrance are amazing. It has easy access, and fantastic parking. Let me say this, as we wrap up this portion of the trip, anytime you can find parking connected to your hotel in these ancient cities is pure gravy - if you get my meaning.
This delightful and individual property was even better this time as we stayed in the 360 degree view Grande Suite (though do note is does have 84 steps but well worth it for the view!).
We never saw the cat this time but loved our breakfasts and the general atmosphere. We look forward to returning in a warmer month and enjoying the terrace and garden.
As ever the friendly and helpful staff made our welcome seem special though I am sure this will be everyone else's experience too.
Frescoes in the ceilings, elabrate wainscoting and art nouveau furniture, crystal chandeliers, the whole place is like a movie set. We stayed in the Royal Suite, which had several antique dressing tables and cupboards, a huge antique armoire, a small refrigerator and a kettle. There is a metro stop 900 m away, Bolhao (next to the market) that takes you straight to the airport on line E.
I enjoyed Porto, and this hotel helped. We stayed in one of the newer rooms, and it was lovely. I must say, the beds were some of the most comfortable I've had in a hotel and sheets as good as home (I spent a lot of time there- see below). Breakfast is in the older part of the Inn, and you dine in a room with crystal chandeliers. Breakfast was plentiful and tasty. Unfortunately, I fell ill in Porto, but was very comfortable in our room. Or as comfortable as one can be while sick in an unfamiliar place. It is rather isolated, but there are shops up the street, as well as metro stops both up and down the street about a five minute walk either way. My only complaint (and if I could do 4.5 stars, would - but not worth going down a star) was that we arrived Christmas day, hungry after a bus ride from Lisbon (trains on strike) and the reception had no suggestions for a place to obtain anything to eat. Despite having a bar listed on the webpage, no sustenance could be provided, even at a cost.
