Descobertas Boutique Hotel Porto
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Descobertas Boutique Hotel Porto Review
The comfortable 4-star Descobertas Boutique Hotel Porto is situated next door to the historical Ribeira Square and provides shuttle service, along with cars for rent. Located 2.4 km from such shopping venues as the cultural heritage monument "Bom Sucesso Market", this Porto hotel has 18 rooms near a train station.
A buffet breakfast is served each morning at the hotel. Bar Ponte Pensil with Portuguese cuisine is located only a short drive from the comfortable property.
The accommodation puts you in the historical centre of Porto, just near Cais da Ribeira. Popular natural sights near the Descobertas Boutique Hotel Porto are the level Virtudes garden (750 metres) and Cordoaria's Garden (0.8 km).
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Chafariz da Rua Escura, which is 0.6 km away. Descobertas Boutique Hotel Porto is situated nearly a 5-minute ride from Soares dos Reis National Museum, and Terminal dos Loios bus station lies approximately 10 minutes' walk away.
The rooms feature such facilities as a mini fridge bar and coffee/tea making machines, along with a TV with satellite channels for guests' entertainment. They are outfitted with spacious decor. Bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower, along with hair dryers and a shower cap.
For those travelling from afar, Francisco Sa Carneiro airport is 19 minutes' drive away.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Small hotel with modern interiors.
- Central location with House of the Prince Casa do Infante State Archive very close to the building.
- Nestled in a busy area surrounded by a valley and a garden.
- A great selection of rooms, some with a nice bathroom, a comfortable bed and a bath tab.
- Satisfactory breakfast with many options.
- Nice restaurant serving Portuguese dinner menu.
- Rates are good.
- A few vacationers mentioned that Wi-Fi was very poor.
- Occasional complaints about a few not very helpful staff members.
Key Features
- free wifi
- airport shuttle
- family rooms
- non-smoking rooms
- facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- lift
- daily housekeeping
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- very good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Relax
- Leisure/ TV room
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Ribeira Square 30 m (98 ft)
- Monument Church Of St Francis 190 m (623 ft)
- Cais da Ribeira 280 m (919 ft)
- Mercado do Bolhao 1.25 km (4101 ft)
- House of the Prince Casa do Infante 130 m (427 ft)
- Fernandine Wall 60 m (197 ft)
- Avenida dos Aliados 950 m (3117 ft)
- Livraria Lello 900 m (2953 ft)
- Porto Cathedral 560 m (1837 ft)