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Pestana Palacio do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World

5.0 star property
Riverfront pousada with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Located in Porto's Historic Center, Pestana Palacio do Freixo offers a rooftop terrace, garden, spa, free breakfast buffet, and on-site restaurant. Multilingual staff, indoor/outdoor pools, and sun loungers complete the experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room (Executive) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room (Executive)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room (Grand View) | View from room

Deluxe Room (Grand View)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 43 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Grand View Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room (Extra Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room (Extra Bed)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room (Extra Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Grand View King Room Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Twin Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Twin Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
Estrada Nacional 108, Porto, 4300-316

What's nearby

  • Bolhao Market - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Porto Historic Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Porto Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Porto City Hall - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Ribeira Square - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Campo 24 Agosto Station - 4 min drive
  • Contumil Station - 6 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tasca Do Carago - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪O ASTRO Cervejaria Petisqueira - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Marina do Freixo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪von&vonnie - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Royal Restaurante Tandoori e Doner Kebab - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Pestana Palacio do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World

Boutique pousada near Porto Historic Center
Consider a stay at Pestana Palacio do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, an electric car charging station, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 87 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Recycling, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle up to 3.5 km
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5,780 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 932

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Palacio Freixo
Pousada Palacio Freixo
Pousada Palacio Freixo Hotel
Pousada Palacio Freixo Hotel Porto
Pousada Porto Palacio Freixo
Pestana Palácio Freixo Pousada National Monument Hotel Porto
Pestana Palácio Freixo Pousada National Monument Porto

Frequently asked questions

Does Pestana Palacio do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Pestana Palacio do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Pestana Palacio do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pestana Palacio do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Pestana Palacio do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Pestana Palacio do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World located?

Located in Campanhã, this spa pousada is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Duoro River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square. Military Museum of Porto and Ponte Infante D. Henrique are also within 3 mi (5 km). Heroísmo Station is 24 minutes by foot and Campanhã Station is 21 minutes.

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