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Hotel Universal vs Crowne Plaza Porto
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Crowne Plaza Porto scores significantly better than Hotel Universal. Crowne Plaza Porto has a TripExpert Score of 77 with positive reviews from 3 publications such as Frommer's, Fodor's and oyster.com.
Hotel Universal
Lonely Planet
Av. Aliados 38, 1st floor, Porto 4000-064, Portugal
From $35 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"Located smack on Avenida dos Aliados and steps from São Bento train station, Residencial Universal is as centrally located as you can get."
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Crowne Plaza Porto
Frommer's
Oyster
Star Service
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Avenida da Boavista 1466, Porto 4100-144, Portugal
From $77 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"One of the most dramatically modern hotels in town, the Tiara Park offers three vertical rows of bay windows along its 13-floor concrete shell."
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Oyster
Upscale
"Crowne Plaza Porto is an upscale hotel in the Boavista business area, a 15-minute taxi ride from the Porto's historic core."
Full review
Star Service
"Located close to the inner-ring road, north of the old city, this property looks, from the outside at least, like a clone of the Porto Palacio."
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Fodor's
"This hotel is a solid luxury option with a roster of facilities and somber but comfortable guest rooms."
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The Telegraph
7.0
"The building that houses the Crowne Plaza has seen personalities such as Princess Diana, Bob Dylan...facilities include a well-equipped basement gymnasium, a bar and a restaurant."
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