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The Rex Hotel vs Pestana Palacio do Freixo
Both Residencial Rex and Pestana Palacio do Freixo are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Pestana Palacio do Freixo scores significantly higher than Residencial Rex. Pestana Palacio do Freixo has a TripExpert Score of 84 with approval from 5 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and Star Service.
The Rex Hotel
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Praca da Republica 117, Porto 4050, Portugal
From $81 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's
"The facade of this place fits in gracefully with its location on one of Porto's most beautiful squares."
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Lonely Planet
"Overlooking a peaceful plaza, Residencial Rex is set in a belle époque manor with a wide range of rooms. Floors two and three are best, with handsome old details, high ceilings and plenty of space."
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Pestana Palacio do Freixo
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
Time Out
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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
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."
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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."
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Oyster
Luxury
"Palacio do Freixo is an elegant, historic hotel situated on the Douro River."
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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."
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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."
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