Hotel Residencial Pão de Açucar - Porto

6.6

A comfortable hotel with friendly, helpfull staff. It is well situated in town with all kinds of interesting spots nearby. The only flaw I noticed was the noise early in the morning caused by street traffic.

7.4

Older-style hotel. Staff were very helpful and competent. Well situated for access to main plaza and train station, as well as buses.

9.5

The hotel is not brand new, but very clean and welcoming, with authentic old-style furniture. The room we got was really HUGE, and for the price it is really a good deal. If we get a chance to come back to Porto, we will certainly stay here again.

6.4

Buon hotel anche se è inserito in un palazzo privato per cui l'accesso ai piani delle camere è libero a tutti. La posizione è ottima e la metro è a due passi (ideale per chi va/viene dall'aeroporto). Camere pulite e spaziose, mobili un pò datati, colazione non troppo abbondante ma completa.

9.3

We enjoyed our stay. The reception staff were very helpful and friendly. The hotel is well located and can be reached easy from the metro The clientele would be tourists and business people looking for affordable value.

8.3

very good reception and recommendation for restaurant and night life. Room were fine if you consider the price

6.9

We had an apartament which was spacious and clean. The rooms were very cold, the windows didn't manage to keep out the noise from outside, it was terrible. We couldn't sleep all night because of the noise from the cars, people screaming/fighting/partying outside. I would recommend it to people who are not picky about their sleeping conditions.

7.1

Good overall hotel, pretty clean, quite central location (15-20 mins walk to the touristic areas) , decent breakfast but not completely suitable to vegetarians or vegans (no fruit), beds are a little small, furniture pretty old fashioned (it reminded my girlfriend's of her grandmother's room) and lack of communal/public spaces (there is however a very small bar next to the reception) . Very nice staircase though...! Recommended if on a budget (50 euros per night per couple) but plenty of better choices around if your wallet is larger... In generale un hotel decente sopratutto se si viaggia in budget: 50 euro per notte per due persone (e nella stanza c'era anche un altro letto semi-matrimoniale) non e' cosi male considerando i prezzi europei. Le stanze (ed il bagno) sono pulite e lo staff e' gentile e disponibile. L'arredamento della stanza comunque lascia un po' a desiderare (ve la ricordate la stanza della nonna...esattamente...), e i letti sono ad una piazza e mezzo, un po' piccoli...non ci sono spazi in comune a parte un piccolo bar. La colazione, inclusa nel prezzo, e' decente ma non c'e' frutta fresca. L'albergo e' abbastanza centrale (20 minuti a piedi dal fiume/zona turistica). Ma alla fine per brevissime permanenze (una o due notti) un buon hotel.

8.5

Residencial Pão de Açucar:Un B § B à la taille d'un petit hôtel.Acceuil très convivial et chaleureux.Personnel vraiment très gentil.Belle chambre immense et cossue.Salle de bains propre et très grande.Un seul inconvénient, mais de taille: les lits sont incroyablement durs. Sinon: parfait...

7.7

Centrally located, near the Town Hall. Easy access to public transport. Area is being redeveloped and improved. The staff that we met( on a 4 night stay) were all pleasant and competent.

10

L'hotel est très très bien : grande chambre avec une grande sdb, le pdj buffet est excellent, les réceptionnistes sont très gentilles, le prix très abordable. Pour moi, rien à dire, c'était parfait

8.9

Hotel was great value for money - we were 3 adults in 2 twin rooms with bathroom in between. furnishings rather dated but well maintained and very clean.staff at reception was very friendly in guiding us where to go and for general service. hotel super positioned for access to old town and all main sightseeing places.

8.3

We stayed only for one night but were entirely satisfied. The hotel is quite central, short walk to river area. By european standard, room was large, with antique furnishing. Breakfast was simple, but suffice. For the price, it was well worth it. Only thing is front desk was under renovation, but otherwise nice hotel.

9.5

The hotel was well situated - close to public transit and easily accessed by taxi. It was about a 15 minute walk through the old town to the Rio Douro. There were 3 of us and the rooms provided were wonderful - charming, well appointed and clean - 2 separate bedrooms with the washroom in between. The hotel staff were extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. I would highly recommend staying at Residencial Pao de Acucar.

9.5

First stay in the Pão do Açucar ! really convenient location, parking area close by; to be recommended, from a price/quality point of view; breakfast included; quiet and spacious room; good food in front of the Residencial (Portuguese food); to be recommended, for sure ! A & J.

9.8

Of the three hotels we stayed in in Portugal, this one stood head and shoulders above the rest. The thing that really made a difference was the staff - the young ladies on the reception desk were extremely friendly and helpful, spoke great English and made us feel very welcome. Also, the room (booked as a triple) was great, with two large separate bedrooms and a shared bathroom. There was loads of bedding for the chilly nights, and we were encouraged to use the air coon to warm the rooms too. Location is great - a very close walk from Sao Bento Train Station, and off a lovely square. STAY HERE!!!!

7.5

This is the first time I have stayed at this hotel. It is conveniently situated in the downtown area, close to most things and public transport. I would stay there again at this price. The staff were very friendly and helpful, but do not take too much notice of their recommendation for restaurants as those mentioned by them are also owned by the same group! My only gripe was the size of the breakfast room and the number of guests it had to accommodate. The positioning of the buffet bat was so close to the tables that access was greatly impeded. My advice, take one of the tables outside on the landing where you will not be disturbed.

0.4

i recently booked this hotel.i was absolutely disgusted with the place.we were treated with total disrespect and immediately left at 7 o clock in the evening to find a new hotel.we will never trust this site again nor refer it to other people and after several attempts to contact this site to complain we still have unanswered questions 00353872631615

10

Loved this hotel...The room and staff were both great! Couldnt ask for anything better!

2.8

Horrible.First time in my life I cancelled the rest of the stay after one night in this hotel.Very small bed - 180x120cm - impossible for two people to sleep on it.The hotel itself occupies just upper floors of the building - there is a little hospital on 1st floor and a legal office on 2nd etc.Many strange people wondering on the corridors with no control of the reception which is hidden on the ground floor in a side corridor.Poor breakfast served in very small room so some tables are placed in the corridor.The location-in the centre was fine.The rest was a nightmare.

8.8

Pleasing and interesting hotel. The central stairchase is a wonderful piece of architecture. Non expensive, offers huge, very comfortable rooms in a central location. Something of an "old style" that is not disturbing. Good breakfast, friendly staff. Parking available in a nearby garage, expensive.

9.1

me encantó el interior del hotel, está muy bien ambientado en art decó, la escalera de caracol, el mobiliario años 50, es estupendo, volvería otra vez.

8.0

Hotel muy bien situado. Enfrente hay una churrasqueira donde se come de maravilla y muy barato. El hotel está un poco anticuado, pero está muy limpio, las camas son grandes y cómodas y las habitaciones muy amplias. El desayuno está incluido y está bastante bien, aunque el comedor es muy pequeño y a veces hay que esperar a que te toque el turno. No hay suficiente personal para atender los desayunos, però eso sí, son muy amables y eficientes.

9.9

Excellent situated in the middle of everything ! Value for money.

9.2

This is a small hotel right in the center of town, a little old-fashioned but very charming and excellent value for money. Nice rooms, clean, good breakfast (panoramic breakfast room on the 6th floor), extremely friendly and helpful staff. One block from metro station. Old town and shopping areas within walking distance. I came for a scientific meeting and it was great to stay at Pao de Acucar (and not at the Sheraton) because it is much better located for exploring the city. Not really luxurious, though.

8.9

Hotel muy bien situado, trato muy agradable,la recepcionista era encantadora y hablaba perfectamente español. El desayuno espectacular!!

9.4

EXCELENT! BUT IN MY CASE IT WAS CHEAPER PAYING DIRECTLY IN THE HOTEL.

8.0

excellent breakfast, place in the center of the city, 2 minutes walking to reach the railway station, nice employees, room very clean

9.1

It's perfect. It's in the center. People are very nice.

9.0

good situation very clean take care for the noise in summer

8.9

Beautiful Pousada in a very nice region.

9.3

The hotel was excellent for a short stay of a weekend; the staff were professional and had good knowledge of necessary information; they spoke different languages and smiled. The room was very good: spacious, clean, good quality, proper, individualistic furniture. Lots of slightly out-dated lamps which gave a good atmosphere. Well done Pao de Acucar!

8.0

Just in the center of Porto (near to Avenida dos Aliados) and a few walks from Aliados metro station. A little bit uncared and old style, but clean and efficient. An excellent relationship between quality and price. My only problem in Porto has been that on sunday this time is a ghost-city, no restaurants, no cafè, only a few attractions available. Better on week days.

9.0

Nice comfortable room. Staff very courteous and helpful. Luggage storage room. Located 5 minutes from main metro line from airport. 10 minutes from river. Bus lines and hop on/hop off tour bus lines right around corner.

1.1

We had no hot water, room had a terrible smell, old musty, not clean. Had to shower down hall in which the room was nicer. Staff not helpful. Shower curtain fell and no one could replace it. Would not recommend.

9.2

It's an older style room not recommended for travelers seeking modern facilities. The reception staff are very helpful and friendly. The location is excellent and handy to transport, banks, atms, restaurants, cafes and the tourist office. Good value for money.

5.2

I really tried to like this place. Decor was OK, location was great, rooms were small to tiny. BUT, the walls were like tissue paper and my neighbors snoring was so loud it sounded like they were in my bed. The beds were tiny/short with head and footboards and I had to try to sleep with my head on the nightstand and my feet hanging off the opposite side...and the breakfast was really bad

6.1

This hotel is clean and basic - offers good value for money for those wanting to stay close to the centre of oporto but it is just outside the world heritage site. The pictures on the site however are misleading in that the terrace shown is only available to residents of the apartments next door and the granary restaurant mentioned is not even next to the hotel- it's on a nearby street! A minus for this hotel was the huge water heater above the bath; right next to the shower head, and the dreadful noise from the street outside combined with the air conditioning unit inside the room.

7.9

Directions to hotel need to be more specific - we took a taxi but could have walked. Hotel is located in what appears to be a former apartment building. Quiet location. Fairly spacious room and bathroom. Very inexpensive. Nice restaurant (?Guarany) nearby.

8.4

Just in front of the hotel you can find a very very nice and cheap Restaurant: "Churrasqueira Moura" at the number 223 Rua dos Aliados, where you can eat soup, fresh fish or meat with garniture and beer with about 6,50 euro for person. Enjoy Porto!!! Guido and Daniele, Milano Italia

9.1

Excellent location, very clean and quiet room, beautiful furniture and the staircase stunning. Breakfast OK, but the breakfast room is quite too small!

8.3

muy centrico y agradable

7.6

I liked the stay very much - the room was very nice, and were also well kept during our 4 night stay. The breakfast was fine, although the room was a bit small related to the number of guests. The sourroundings were a bit dated, but that's the same for the entire city centre...

9.1

The location is this hotel´s best quality. Breakfast was good, but the shower could be better.

8.6

What a find! Not much to look at outside but the hotel is inside an old art deco building with a lovely art deco staircase. Helpful reception let me leave my bag before I checked in and after I checked out. Really helpful and friendly. The room was excellent. Elegantly furnished and very well kept. The bathroom was quite old fashioned but so well maintained it barely seemed old - even though it was clearly sixties vintage and handsome with it. I only paid 45 euro for a single and I got a terrific double. Breakfast was excellent and the hotel is centrally located just yards from the town hall but extremely quiet (Porto is not a noisy town anyway). I wouldnt describe it as a luxury hotel but it is excellent value for money.

8.0

We have passed a great weekend in Porto. The hotel was quite good. It's in center town, verty practic. Breakfast was delicious. Recepcionist are very kind. I would recomend it.

7.7

Great location, very helpful staff. Room on sixth floor which had a balcony. Breakfast fine. Only complaint would be that the rooms are small.

8.6

Room was comfortable, nice big bathroom, and a sitting area. Staff were friendly and helpful, spoke great English! Location was a short minute walk to all of Porto. One thing a bit confusing is the photo on the website of an outdoor, rooftop patio... I understood that to be the breakfast area/bar,... but learned upon arrival that it is a private terrace for individual guests... Breakfast was inside on the 6th floor, a bit hectic, but included. :)

7.9

Nice place to stay in the city center. The rooms in 6th floor have a common terrace - great to stay at night when the weather is hot ! Good breakfast. Good welcoming. The soundproofing between rooms is not very good.

8.5

Charming hotel with a huge room. Only the shower was a bit old with a huge boiler hanging from a wall directly over the bathtub. Very good service and great location close the city hall and Sao Bento station. Definitely worth the price.

9.2

It is a lovely hotel,really good value for your money.It is in a great location,close to the central avenue in Porto and also a metro stop. We were upgraded to a King size suite which was massive!In general a lovely experience,we werent waiting for anything special considering the low price we have paid but we were pleasantly surprised when we arrived.

7.9

The atmosphere is pleasant, the position is good, phone calls from hotel room are excessively expensive in comparison with other hotel rooms in Portugal

8.0

The Hotel is in an historical building (very interesting stairs!) and the room where we stayed in was very nicely decorated.

7.1

The hotel is pretty basic and reminded me of a high end back packers lodge. The bed was comfy, bathroom was looked new and clean and staff was very pleasant. Looking around, there were not a lot of other places to stay in Porto in that area, and the area is fantastic to get to what you want to see (plus very close to the main train station). Overall, I recommend it!

9.9

The front desk staff was excellent!! And we ate a few times at the Guarany Restaurant which you recommended and it was also top notch!! The people we met were very polite and courteous, but we did have a bit of a language barrier (we only speak English and some Spanish or French).

8.8

Excellent hotel, perfect for exploring Porto. The staff were excellent, ver helpful

9.9

Excellent stay! The staff were very helpful and welcoming. Great atmosphere with very beautiful lobby (although it is an ex-residential building). Would definitely stay there again.

10

Really enjoyed all about this hotel.We stayed in a family room-3 adults.Very impressive style and decor in the room. Excellent continental breakfast,staff at reception spoke English and were very friendly and helpful.Fireworks display to celebrate Portugal's Independence Day were an unannounced surprise at midnight from the square behind the hotel.

8.4

The room was wider and cleaner than we expected. It is located in the very city centre and convenient. The map on the website isn't kind enough for us to find the hotel. It was a little cold in the room although it was air-conditioned.

9.9

Excellent hotel! Very friendly and helpful staff, good price (at least for off season), great location, spacious rooms (there were 2 double beds in my room!)...there's a computer with Internet at the lounge too, which is convenient although a bit expensive. The breakfast rolls were quite good. I'd stay here again, if for the same price.

8.6

Excellent location. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast good. Very good value for money.

5.4

The water pressure on the 6th floor was terrible. Having a shower was not a very pleasant experience. The bathroom and shower were also very tiny. The room was very small due to a couple of large pieces of furniture which were out of scale/proportion. Fortunately the 6th floor rooms have a huge private terrace with a beautiful view. :-)

8.6

Good location, friendly & helpful staff. Nice place to stay. Cross the river, sit in the cafe outside the Sandeman Port warehouse and watch the world go by !!

9.5

Die Lage ist ideal. Zu Fuß erreicht man in ca 2 min die nächstgelegene metro, in ca 7 min den bahnhof und in 15 min das Zentrum. Die Zimmer sind zwar klein aber sehr sauber. Das Frühstück ist inkl. und das Personal sehr freundlich. Für Reisende mit eigenem PKW gibt es in unmittelbarer Umgebung eine Parkgarage sowie gebührenpflichtige Parkplätze, die allerdings an Sonn- und Feiertagen und nachts unentgeltlich benutzt werden dürfen.

9.4

Great value for location and service. Will definitively stay again and recommend.

9.5

On arrival the hotel had no record of my reservation through Venere. (I had booked a triple room). I had the printout of the confirmation of reservation. Originally three of us had planned to travel but only two of us did. The hotel had no triple room available and claimed they were heavily booked. After some discussion and negotiation, as we were not a couple, they put me up in a huge suite for the night and my friend had a double room.The next day they moved us to a Junior suite which had two double beds and a private bathroom. It was lovely. After the mix up the hotel staff did everything they could to make us happy. The breakfast was included and was excellent value. I would definitely stay there again.The hotel is very centrally located and it is a short 10 minute walk down hill to the old town and river. Some restaurants I would recommend are Cafe Majestic great for lunch or a light snack. It is located in a beautiful hisotric building, lots of character. The highlight for eating was Esplanada Marisqueira, expensive but fantastic for fresh seafood. It is a little way out of town in Matoshinos, but you can get there by metro. For an overall glimpse of Porto, do the bus tour and river cruise. The Port wine cellars are also worth a visit. Porto is a beautiful city highly recommended.

8.2

We found this hotel an excellent base for exploring the City of Porto and surrounding ares. The staff were friendly and helpful.We stayed for one week and thought the quality of breakfast could be improved upon. Tom Dinnigan Malahide Co. Dublin Ireland

10

This hotel is in a good location, fabulous rooms with beautiful antique furniture. I would definitely stay here again, a unique, pleasurable stay; excellent value for money.

8.4

Rien à dire sur la qualité de services, du petit déjeuner jusqu'à la propreté des chambres et des draps. L'hotel est très bien placé... Merci on a passé un très bon séjour. Porto est magnifique.

8.5

Zentrales, sauberes Hotel mit gutem Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Empfehlenswert! Central, clean hotel with a good price. Recommendable!

6.5

Cheap and very close to the city center and to the river.... but not too clean.

6.6

Accueil sympatique en français. Chambre vieillote mais confortable. Indication d'interdiction de laver ses affaires dans la chambre sous peine d'amende!

9.2

A great location and easy to access the tourist sites from the hotel. The staff was very helpful in giving directions in the city.

6.6

Breakfast is only served from 0745 which is far too late!

9.4

The beds were a little squeaky. Every time you move the bed squeak, hard to fall alsleep with that noise.

9.9

Porto is a great city to visit and not overly commercialised. Hotel staff were very helpful, especially in translating Portugese menus/directions. Hotel is best value for money we have ever stayed in and is very luxurious. The locals are very friendly and we highly recommend exploring the surrounding countryside (stunning scenery) and sampling the Port

9.1

A very well run centrally located hotel with pleasant and friendly staff, a bargain.