Great location as close to river, restaurants and tourist sites. Staff were very helpful. Building is interesting and beautiful. Breakfast varied and plentiful.

City view rooms, whilst giving you a great view over the square, come with the disadvantage of being just above where buskers sing/play until 10pm. Mostly they are very pleasant, but the electric guitar version of Guns n Roses and AC DC were painful on the ears!! Closing windows and shutters didn't help! The room, while comfortable, seemed to be a little style over function, eg only one bedside table, only two small drawers for clothes and very narrow shelves.

We had a wonderful 3-day stay and wished we could have stayed longer. The location of the hotel is perfect -- in the middle of a vibrant area with a pedestrian street and walking distance to everything. We really enjoyed the musicians playing in the square outside, and our balcony overlooking the square. The music started around 10:15am and ended by 11pm, with breaks between performers. The hotel room was comfortable, the bathroom was clean with a large shower, and there was a refrigerator and a safe, and even a tea kettle, so we had everything we needed. The staff was friendly and helpful.

The hotel doesn't really have a lobby. There is a reception desk, two chairs, and a store. This was disappointing as we couldn't meet friends in the lobby, or go to the lobby to work while the other person was on a conference call. However, there are cafes just outside, for the price of a drink. The hotel breakfast was expensive so we found good alternatives nearby.

From the start when arriving at the hotel we were welcomed with a really nice greeting and a very kind staff member at the front desk. He gave us directions and showed us some very nice places to eat out as a couple together which we very much took the advice from. The room as we arrived was clean and tidy, I asked the hotel prior to booking if they could provide me and my wife cocktails in the room on arrival and they did for our anniversary. The balcony out into the square was fantastic and provided much entertainment hearing the buzz of people and music at night, it was fabulous. Even with that noise, the windows closed it was silent and peaceful and we slept really well. The beds were really comfy and the shower/bathroom was fab. Breakfast deserves its own rating and box, it was fantastic. Could not ask for more, there was such variety especially for gluten free like myself. The coffee was fantastic, the staff were really helpful and the room where we ate was really nice. It was such a fab place to get your day started eating in there.

Nothing, everything was perfect!

Location was great - right in the middle of a vibrant square. Walkable to all of the main sights in Porto! Front reception staff were very friendly. We were able to check in a bit early which was very much appreciated. We had the breakfast package and one day we were leaving for a tour prior to breakfast being open and they prepared us “takeaway” breakfast boxes. Our room was super clean and efficient. Our room overlooked the square which has live music until 10PM.

You do hear the live music from your room from about 10am - 10pm. I enjoyed it, but just a note if someone is looking for a more quiet atmosphere.

In a city like Porto nothing is in a perfect location as the daily destinations vary a lot but this was about as close to a perfect location as can be, close to the river front but also the uphill areas. The staff was fantastic. Kind and helpful. The breakfast was very, very good, buffet with a lot of variety and of high quality. The room (309) was fabulous, large and comfortable enough to enjoy the city for two weeks!

Porto has a million tourists nowadays. For them there are a lot of restaurants, (very good) buskers, bars, i.E. reasons to be jolly. Thus if you are an early sleeper, you will need ear plugs. This applies to every hotel in the old town, mind you.

We stayed at Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel for just two nights, but the experience was truly exceptional. The location couldn't be better—centrally situated and within walking distance of all the city's historic landmarks. It's easily accessible by train and surrounded by great restaurants and tourist attractions. The room was cozy, with a comfortable bed and soft, high-quality linens that made for a restful stay. One of the highlights was a wonderful surprise from the hotel staff. They somehow found out it was my partner’s birthday and surprised us with a decadent flourless chocolate cake and a bottle of champagne, delivered personally to our room. It was such a thoughtful and memorable gesture. Although we didn’t try the breakfast, we appreciated the convenience of the elevators, which were always available when needed. Overall, a charming stay with personalized touches that made it feel extra special. Would definitely return!

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The hotel is set in an exceptional location, with restaurants, cafes and bars at your doorstep. While there are sounds and music everywhere, the windows in the rooms are double-glazed and block out all the noise of the activity beyond. The beds were comfortable, and the rooms and bathroom were clean. The buffet breakfast was lovely.

We booked a double room but were allocated a small double room (with only a double bed and tiny bathroom) on our first night – we queried the room and were moved for the second night into the level of room we had booked.

From the moment I arrived at Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel, I was enveloped in a warm and inviting atmosphere that made me feel right at home. The breathtaking architecture, steeped in history, immediately caught my eye and set the stage for a memorable stay. The staff greeted me with genuine smiles and exceptional service, ensuring that my experience was nothing short of perfect. The attention to detail in every aspect of the hotel, from the decor to the amenities, truly reflects a commitment to guest satisfaction.

I was unable to stay longer…

Perfect central location half way is the hill from the Douro. It was at the lower end of flower street that was filled with shops and eateries. Regular live music played daily right outside the hotel until 10 PM. The room was cozy but comfortable. We did take a train to Braga. The Sao Bento train station is an easy 10 minute walk away.

Construction for the new pink line metro was across the street. It was a bit of an eyesore. The lobby could use 4 more chairs. It would require shrinking the print museum/shop right there in the lobby.

The Reception staff were ALL fabulous. In particular, Mariana helped us enormously with changing our room, and superb recommendations for restaurants. The rooms are lovely - very well designed.

It's not something the hotel can do anything about, and we accept that Porto is a noisy, working city, but the lorry emptying the recycling bins for an hour at 5am was very close to the loudest thing we have ever experienced. Thankfully Marianna, swiftly and without fuss, swapped our room for a much quieter one, for which we remain very grateful!