Grande Hotel Paris By Stay Hotels Porto, Porto
About the Hotel
Grande Hotel de Paris, established in 1877, is renowned as Porto's oldest hotel, showcasing a Belle Époque style. It retains historical charm while providing modern amenities. The property is situated in the heart of Centro/Baixa, near vibrant nightlife and cultural landmarks.
Location
Located just 0.2 miles from the Clerigo's Church, the hotel provides convenient access to Porto's attractions. It is a short distance from UNESCO World Heritage site Ribeira Square and popular nightlife spots in Galerias de Paris. The hotel is 10 minutes' walk from São Bento Station and 5 minutes from Aliados metro station.
Rooms
Rooms are furnished with antique decor and include private balconies offering views of Porto's city center. A range of accommodations is available, including single, double, twin, and suite options, each equipped with air conditioning, a minibar, and a flat-screen TV. The suites feature separate living areas and additional amenities like tea and coffee makers. All rooms have modern bathrooms with free toiletries and may include city views.
Eat & Drink
A varied buffet breakfast features traditional Portuguese pastries and is served in the elegant Belle Époque main hall. The dining area is adorned with fresh flowers and white tablecloths, enhancing the ambiance. Guests can also enjoy refreshments at the bar/lounge or on the outdoor terrace.
Leisure & Business
The hotel offers various amenities, including a multilingual library, exhibition hall, and garden with a fish pond. Guests may relax in one of the two lounge areas or utilize the 24-hour business center. Additional offerings include room service and complimentary wireless internet access in the lobby.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Elevator
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business center
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
My stay at the hotel was a bit of a mixed bag. The rooms, while clean and somewhat comfortable, had a dreary decor and some maintenance issues like a sticky parquet floor. The service, on the other hand, was excellent with friendly and helpful staff proficient in multiple languages. The location was quite convenient, close to many attractions in Porto, though there were some noise issues early in the morning. The dining experience left much to be desired with limited options and subpar quality, especially considering the high room rates.
During the weekend stay, the hotel offered good views from the rooms, but it was ridiculously noisy from the bar patrons until dawn. Despite that, the layout with two separate rooms was convenient for our family with older children.
The hotel's location was superb for exploring the city, placing me right in the middle of everything with easy access to shops, restaurants, and sightseeing spots. The rooms were a mixed bag - while my balcony offered a lovely and quiet retreat, the noise from the bar patrons until dawn made it necessary to use noise-cancelling headphones to sleep. The decor could use a bit of a refresh as it felt kind of dreary at times.
The hotel had a cozy back room with a lovely balcony making it a quiet city center stay. The beds were comfortable, and the tea tray was well stocked. However, the room felt seedy, unclean, and extremely cold, almost like being outside.
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