GRANDE HOTEL DO PORTO, Porto

Grande Hotel Do Porto - A 19th-century landmark with classical decor, rooftop views, and Portuguese dining

Dating back to the late 19th century, this 3-star Porto hotel features Victorian architecture with French mirrors, golden rosettes, and marble columns throughout. Located on Santa Catarina Street, the Grande Hotel Do Porto contains 94 rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, marble bathrooms, and Nespresso machines. The D. Pedro II restaurant serves modern Portuguese cuisine using ingredients from the hotel's rooftop garden, while The Windsor Bar offers wines and port in a British-inspired setting. Two meeting rooms accommodate up to 100 guests, and a gym operates daily from 7 AM to 11 PM. The property's rooftop terrace provides 360-degree views over Porto's historic center. Grande Hotel Do Porto stands 0.5 miles from Mercado do Bolhao and 0.5 miles from both Porto Cathedral and Avenida dos Aliados.

Pros

Victorian-era architectural details including French mirrors and marble columns remain preserved

Rooftop organic garden supplies fresh ingredients to the restaurant

Classic British-style Windsor Bar named after a visit by King Edward VIII

Central location within walking distance to major landmarks

Cons

Standard rooms are compact at 14-183 ft²

Some rooms face busy Santa Catarina Street