Pao de Acucar Hotelvs1872 River House
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, 1872 River House ranks significantly better than Pao de Acucar Hotel. 1872 River House comes in at 79 with recommendations from 5 reviewers including On the Grid, Time Out and Afar Magazine.
Pao de Acucar Hotel
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Rua do Almada 262, next to Gran Plaza Alidos, Porto 4050-032, Portugal
From $52/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Just off Avenida dos Aliados, this simply but elegantly decorated art nouveau pensão offers a lot of amenities for relatively modest rates." Full review
Lonely Planet "Offers two distinct choices: old-fashioned rooms with new beds and polished parquet floors; or, for a small premium, modern, top-floor rooms... that open onto a wide communal terrace."
OysterBudget
"This quirky two-and-a-half-pearl hotel has a convenient location for reaching tourist sights on foot, and lots of appeal for those who appreciate vintage style." Full review
Rough Guide1872 River House
Tablet
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
On the Grid
Time Out
Independent
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Rua Do Infante D. Henrique, 133, Porto 4050-298, Portugal
From $177/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
Tablet19.4
"For all its old-world charm and tourist appeal, Porto — one of the oldest settlements in Europe — comes up a little short with respect to attractive hotels. That’s why it’s important to..." Full review
Afar Magazine "In one of the most distinguished Oporto locations, the Ribeira, 1872 River House is a charming 8 rooms guest house inviting us to discover the best views over Douro." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A small and welcoming river-front hotel at the heart of Porto’s old town." Full review
On the Grid "This hotel is very well located in Ribeira." Full review
Time Out "What gives name to this River House is the footbridge of iron and colorful stained glass that gives access to this beautiful house of the century XIX." Full review
Independent "Refreshed weathered-stone walls and chipper whitewashed furnishings give the light-filled rooms a country-house feel...breakfast room serving punchy juice and fresh fruit juts out over the river path"
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Frommer's "Half the eight rooms look out right onto the Douro, a few have balconies. The decor is in natural stone, wood and azulejos...there's a comfortable lounge for relaxing and gazing out along the river." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"For all its old-world charm and tourist appeal, Porto — one of the oldest settlements in Europe — comes up a little short with respect to attractive hotels. That’s why it’s important to..." Full review
