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Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina vs Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel ranks slightly better than Mercure Porto Centro Hotel. Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 77 with recommendations from 4 sources like Lonely Planet, On the Grid and The Telegraph.
Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina
Concierge
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Praca da Batalha 116, Porto 4049-028, Portugal
From $61 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge
"This four-star, six-floor tower across from the National Theater and near the shopping district of Rua da Santa Catarina has two winning features."
Frommer's
"This hotel dates back to Porto's halcyon years in the 1950s but reopened in 1992 with an up-to-date look and good-value prices."
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Lonely Planet
"Near the Teatro São João, Porto’s link in the Mercure chain has plush, modern, identically furnished rooms with fine views, and hallways decorated with theatre memorabilia."
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Fodor's
"Overlooking one of Porto's central squares, this upscale chain property is a good choice for its central location, luxurious accommodations, and reasonable price."
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Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
On the Grid
Oyster
Independent
Largo de Sao Domingos 50, Porto 4045-545, Portugal
From $131 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"This handsome blue townhouse sits on one of Porto’s liveliest squares, bang in the heart of Ribeira."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"One of Europe’s oldest stationary shops has been converted into a modern yet cosy hotel in the heart of Porto’s downtown area."
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On the Grid
"This lovely hotel features large rooms, some of which offer amazing panoramic views of downtown, Ribeira. This former stationery store has been lovingly restored with glamour."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range boutique has modern-vintage decor that pays homage to the neighboring historic stationary store that opened in 1829."
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Independent
"Lux Hotels designed AS 1829 to weave in and out of the showroom, setting up 41 rooms in the old offices...plush velvets, caning and milky glass lighting update Portuguese classics."
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