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Hotel Universal vs Pestana Vintage Porto
Both hotels are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Pestana Vintage Porto is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Universal. Pestana Vintage Porto scores 86 with accolades from 9 publications such as oyster.com, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
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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Pestana Vintage Porto
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
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Praca da Ribeira 1, Porto 4050-513, Portugal
From $158 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Good hotels in the old part of town are scarce, so if you want to stay down by the river, this is the place. In fact, the Pestana may be the nicest hotel in Porto."
i
Request a room with a water view when you book, just in case.
Fodor's
"Right in Porto's historic heart, the Pestana Porto is in a restored former warehouse abutted by a medieval wall, linked to several neighboring former houses."
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Travel + Leisure
"If you want to stay in the old part of town this boutique property has balconies overlooking the Douro River."
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DK Eyewitness
"One of the most desirable hotels in the city, this charming boutique property is located on the Praça da Ribeira, in a block of carefully restored riverfront buildings."
Star Service
"This pint-sized property is a darling of savvy individuals who seek full immersion in Porto's lively and lush old city."
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i
Guests most often request rooms 302, 402, 306, 506 and Suite 308 thanks to their exceptional river and bridge views.
