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Pestana Palacio do Freixo vs Hotel Universal

Both Hotel Universal and Pestana Palacio do Freixo are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Pestana Palacio do Freixo is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Universal. Pestana Palacio do Freixo ranks #15 in Porto with positive reviews from 3 sources including oyster.com, Condé Nast Traveler and The Telegraph.

Pestana Palacio do Freixo
Pestana Palacio do Freixo
8 / 10
Estrada Nacional 108, 4300 Campanha - Porto, Porto 4300-316, Portugal
From $347 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"One of the country’s newest pousadas is an 87-room gem improbably created from a magnificent 1742 baroque palace...and an adjoining eighteenth-century brick flour mill. ... The new best bet in Porto." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Set on the banks of the Douro, on the east side of the Arrabida Bridge, a short five-minute taxi ride to the old city, and looking out across the river toward Vila Novia." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"Palacio do Freixo is an elegant, historic hotel situated on the Douro River." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Unlikely pairing of an 18th-century palace and neighbouring flour mill creates one of Porto’s most luxurious accommodation options, and offers quiet reprieve for guests seeking comfort and relaxation." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"If you fancy feeling like a prince or princess on your next trip to Porto, book yourself into an 18th century palace at the Palácio do Freixo." Full review
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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