The 2-star Hotel Grande Rio Porto is located within a 500-metre distance of Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Lapa Catholic Church, offering 10 rooms along with a sun deck and a lending library. The smoke-free hotel is in the Santo Ildefonso district of Porto, 2.5 km from such natural sights as Rotunda da Boavista Park.
The pet-friendly property is situated in the very heart of Porto, near a tube station. Guests can visit Lapa Church, which is about a 5-minute drive away, and the Stock Exchange Bolsa Palace which is 25 minutes' walk from the Grande Rio Porto. There is Monument Church Of St Francis a 5-minute ride away, while Estacao Camionagem Goncalo Cristovao bus station a few minutes' drive from the accommodation. For those travelling from afar, Francisco Sa Carneiro airport is 15 minutes' drive away.
The air-conditioned rooms at the Grande Rio are furnished with sound-proofed windows, and include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can also use a bidet and a walk-in shower, along with such amenities as complimentary toiletries. A walk-in shower and a separate toilet are available in private bathrooms. You can enjoy views of the courtyard.
A buffet breakfast is served every day. While staying at this Porto hotel, guests can choose from dining options nearby, such as Verde Minho, located approximately 500 metres away, or Augusto Restaurante at a 6-minute walking distance.
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Important information
Check-in:from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out:from 01:00 until 12:00
Licence number34/HOTEL
Extra beds/cots
The maximum number of extra beds allowed in a room is 1.
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Facilities
Internet access
Wi-Fi
Parking
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Valet parking
Shuttle service
Paid shuttle service
Sports & entertainments
Hiking
Services
Safe deposit box
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Security
Luggage storage
Currency exchange
Barber shop
Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink
Business facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Leisure facilities
Sun terrace
Facilities for disabled guests
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
Parquet floor
General facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Allergy-free rooms
ATM/Cash machine
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access
Pets
Pets allowed
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Local attractions
Praca do Marques de Pombal
400 m
Praca da Republica
600 m
Largo de Jose Moreira da Silva
550 m
Eskada Porto
500 m
Ribeira - UNESCO World Heritage
2 km
Cemiterio da Lapa
450 m
Casa da Musica
2 km
Cloister Nossa Senhora da Serra do Pilar
1000 m
Porto Editora
1.9 km
Boavista Roundabout
1.9 km
Airports
Francisco Sa Carneiro
15 km
Train stations
Sao Bento train station
1.5 km
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The air-conditioned rooms at the Grande Rio are furnished with sound-proofed windows, and include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can also use a bidet and a walk-in shower, along with such amenities as complimentary toiletries. A walk-in shower and a separate toilet are available in private bathrooms. You can enjoy views of the courtyard.
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George
2024-05-05
8/10
The breakfast was good with croissants, perfect to start our day. The hotel had a marvellous and absolutely perfect location, minutes walking distance from the train station.
Mark
2024-04-12
9/10
The bedroom was authentic and wonderful.
Brendan
2024-02-28
7/10
We had a really really nice time. Greatly enjoyed how great affordable the property was. The staff was gentle, super-friendly all the time. Had modern double room with bathroom, good bed, as example.
Henry
2024-02-16
8/10
Stayed in functional triple room with bathroom.
Robert
2024-01-22
9/10
Big bedroom. Wonderful location really close to the touristic area great local restaurants around, police station, and a metro stop and a bus stop. Easy walk to Saint Mary's Cathedral.
Peter
2023-12-26
8/10
Ideal and reasonably clean place, gentle staff. Good-sized and functional unit with good WiFi and the bathroom. The hotel of choice in Porto.
Frederick
2023-12-12
8/10
The stay was really nice. The place was impeccably clean and had a quiet atmosphere. Walk from an underground station, the location was amazing and perfect, close to the beach. Santo Ildefonso district was worth visiting.
David
2023-12-05
8/10
Units with bathroom. Peaceful location not far from many areas of Porto and very easy to get to the old town center, and brand-new room. Also, next to a metro stop.
Roger
2023-11-13
9/10
Delicious food for dinner and breakfast. Brand-new and well-maintained unit with a simple decor. Amazing and particularly good location - close to a bus stop.
Sophie
2023-11-11
7/10
The staff - nice and courteous. Good bed in the guest room, plus a work desk, a multi-channel television, and a seating area. Breakfast with croissants.
Louise
2023-09-20
9/10
This hotel offers a satisfactory breakfast with croissants.
Robbie
2023-08-19
9/10
It was well-maintained, functional and with nice bathroom. The staff were attentive and location was wonderful. The hotel was in a nice quiet area. Had appetising dishes in a good restaurant. Actually everything was nice, my next choice again in Porto.
George
2023-08-11
8/10
Place was overall clean, everything was perfect. The food was delicious with a good choice of options. Central location was a plus. It was located in a main touristic area not far from old town as well as Porto for couple of nights, a decent base for me.
Roger
2023-08-01
8/10
I had nicely decorated and neat room with bathroom. The breakfast was good with croissants, the best I had in Porto. The location was wonderful and awesome, adjacent to a quiet area close to Marques and the metro, `` Marques '' metro station and close to the center.
Richard
2023-07-21
9/10
The place is overall clean and charming small. This hotel offers neat and well-maintained rooms with good bed, bathroom, as for instance. It is walk from a subway station, easy to find.
Derek
2023-07-11
8/10
New-fashioned and beautifully maintained units with bathroom, clean towels and four beds. A wide range of food available in the bar.
Stephen
2023-07-06
9/10
Modest and clean place. Modern and neat rooms with functional bathrooms. Variety of facilities such as: a work desk, a multi-channel television and a seating area. Also close to an underground station.
James
2023-06-24
5/10
The rooms were new-fashioned and beautifully maintained and complete with good bed, good WiFi, shampoo.
Ordered breakfast, it was somewhat limited, it should be much better, really.
Richard
2023-06-13
8/10
Particularly good location perfect for what we needed, it was close to an underground station.
Charles
2023-06-01
8/10
The rooms were incredibly comfortable with bathroom, the staff were kind. It had central location close to Lapa Church.
Roy
2023-05-17
9/10
The room was modern, and brand-new, with ironing facilities, a study table, and a radio. Walk from a subway station, supermarkets and shops were not far as well.
Lisa
2023-04-23
9/10
Functional and large units with bathroom. What a gentle staff.
Sidney
2023-04-14
7/10
The room itself was new-fashioned and well-maintained with good WiFi, good bed, for instance provided. The location minutes walking distance from the train station was great.
Charlie
2023-04-11
8/10
Charming small place with superfriendly staff, everything was great. Its perfect, central location was a plus. Went to Hortas&pratos for drink or two, set just a short stroll away from the hotel.
Alistair
2023-02-26
7/10
I loved to sit in the bar. Location - it was exceptionally nice and absolutely perfect, a bus stop was close to the hotel.
Francis
2023-01-21
8/10
Comfortable bed in king room with a safe, central heating, an iron and ironing board. Unbeatable location; attentive staff.
Graham
2023-01-20
8/10
Multi-channel TV, a sitting area and ironing facilities inside the triple room were handy.
Phil
2023-01-02
9/10
The unit we got was neat with nice bathroom, good WiFi, as example. Liked the bar, where we had breakfasts: D
Joe
2022-11-20
8/10
Well priced and modest place. Accommodating and flexible staff, wake up service and ironing free of charge. Plenty of goodies for breakfast. Honestly nothing too much trouble.
Heather
2022-10-28
7/10
The staff was affable & efficient. It was facing city.
Adrian
2022-10-18
8/10
Guest room was authentic with good bed. A work desk, satellite television and a seating area were a huge plus.
John
2022-09-16
8/10
We stayed here for 1 night, it was just what we needed. The restaurant was nice and offered warm dishes.
Frank
2022-08-20
9/10
The twin room I got was included with good WiFi, shampoo plus confined primitive shower.
Clive
2022-08-01
8/10
All the employees were efficient and welcoming. The property was in the centre of the city. It was minutes away from a subway station.
Dave
2022-01-08
8/10
Overall my stay was very good and I can't wait to go back. I enjoyed the perfect location and the staff was knowledgeable. The restaurant was good here, I had delicious dishes...
Mike
2021-12-03
9/10
staff were efficient, wi-fi was very good, and i enjoyed its unbeatable location right by the city center as well as a metro station.
Éric
2021-11-04
9/10
It was tidy, staff was funny. Soundproof and elegant room with a super bed. Perfect service offered in this hotel too.
Facilities were fabulous, though Wi-Fi signal was very weak.
Jonathan
2021-10-23
8/10
The stuff were fast and the restaurant was pleasant! Quality cuisine. Particularly good view, a bigger balcony, soft bed, too. Outstanding hotel, had a really nice service. Location was cosy, near the rocky beach.
Matthew
2021-10-02
9/10
We had a DECENT time and will come back. Clean and straightforward place, flexible staff. It was brand-new, good enough for a holiday.
Eric
2021-09-04
6/10
The place was affordable, we enjoyed it. Particularly good location to Soares dos Reis National Museum. Btw, went to city centre, located at walking distance from the hotel. Friendly reception.
Disappointing aspect was terrible bathroom.
Eleanor
2021-05-28
8/10
Excellent place for exploring Porto. Very amiable staff, good sized rooms, attractive and competitive value for money. We loved the modern bathroom. This venue provided parking. The hotel was located about 15 minutes walk from center...
Leo
2021-02-04
8/10
hotel was very clean and cleaning staff was amicable. marvellous location - an easy walk to everywhere we needed. private parking on site was available when we stayed. the place was attractive and competitive value for money.
