Best to have a room with a river view. Great experience, restaurants just steps away, across the river from the Port Caves. No onsite parking, but they provide a discount for a parking gargage nearby. Breakfast is included. more

Spent two nights at the Pestana (Oct 12 and 13th, 2009). It was a great hotel, very central and very nice. Definitely had the best room- 406- corner, river views and small balconies. Ask for it if possible. The breakfast buffet is very good. We ate lunches at the nearby cafes: beers and ham sandwiches in the plaza right in... more

We booked the Pestana three months ahead; upon check-in we were told that we had been summarily switched to a brand new hotel--Palacio Freixo (Pousada do Porto), also managed by the Pestana Group, a large hotel firm. We were nonplused since we had been looking forward to the Pestana, but had little choice. The Pestana paid for the cab to... more

This hotel was in the perfect location for full enjoyment of the city and the views it has to offer. The staff was incredibly helpful from beginning to end. The breakfast was outstanding in an attractive environment. Get a room with a river view...WELL WORTH THE EXTRA MONEY AND AMAZING DAY/NIGHT VIEWS ACROSS THE DOURO RIVER. The room was a... more

Stayed with 5 friends for 3 nights at this hotel, which is located right on the bank of the Doro River with wonderful views of the river and the banks and bridges of the Doro. The rooms towards the river are with superior views, and the service at this tastefully decorated hotel is also great. The airline had lost our... more

We stay four days ,The hotel on the outside fits in with the other houses all old and part of the world heritage, but still beautiful.The staff helpful and welcoming , polite , correct in all ways. The room with a view over the river clean very clean , quite and a very high quaility room .The breakfast buffet was... more

Fantastic views over the Douro river from large French doors in room - scenery is constantly changing as there is so much activity on the river. We didn't want to move away from the windows! Large room with very comfortable furnishings. Great bathroom Very friendly staff & great service. Much appreciated welcome drink of white port, tonic & lemon -... more

As travellers who usually stay in 3-4 star hotels and look for local charm at a good price, staying at this hotel was an out of the ordinary splurge. But it was absolutely worth every penny. Also, we wound up taking the advice on tripadvisor and upgraded to a river view room. Again, worth every penny. In fact, it is... more

My wife and I just spent 4 nights at the Pestana in Porto. The hotel has the best location in Porto literally a few feet from the river in Ribeira. We decided to get a river view room which I would strongly recommend if budget allows as the view is fantastic. The hotel overlooks the bridge and the port cellars... more