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Hotel Universal vs Grande Hotel do Porto

Hotel Universal and Grande Hotel Do Porto are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Grande Hotel Do Porto is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Universal. Grande Hotel Do Porto comes in at 80 with accolades from 6 sources like concierge.com, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.

Hotel Universal
Hotel Universal
7 / 10
Av. Aliados 38, 1st floor, Porto 4000-064, Portugal
From $35 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Grande Hotel do Porto
Grande Hotel do Porto
7 / 10
Rua Santa Catarina 197, Porto 4000-450, Portugal
From $62 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"Operating as a hotel since 1880, this 94-room property isn't short on character, with a fancy Victorian facade, elaborate chandeliers, high ceilings, and marble columns."
Fodor's Fodor's
"If you enjoy shopping, you can't do better than the stately Grande Hotel do Porto, as it sits on the city's best shopping street." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Open since 1880, this proud old institution preserves a good deal of its grandeur, especially in its cavernous dining room and gilded parlour." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"This landmark hotel retains much of its former splendour, its public areas exuding an old-fashioned charm."
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Opened in 1880, Grande Hotel Do Porto is a 19th-century hotel with a rich past hosting notable guests." Full review
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