Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel, Porto
About the Hotel
Rooms with Private Bath
Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel provides ample rooms, all with a private bathroom. Some rooms include a classic bathtub or shower. Rooms feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, and WiFi. Soundproofed rooms include free toiletries and a safe deposit box. Some rooms offer city views. Each room has a tea and coffee maker, wardrobe, telephone, hairdryer, parquet floor and electric kettle. Complimentary water is provided.
Portuguese Cuisine
Guests can enjoy Portuguese dishes served with a contemporary twist at the Galeria do Largo Restaurant. The hot and cold breakfast buffet includes scrambled eggs, mushrooms, cold cuts, and fruit, as well as soy milk and gluten-free products. The Chef's culinary delights invite you on a journey through Portuguese cuisine. The restaurant is a nice place in a historic setting with attentive service and reasonable prices. A children's menu is available. Guests can taste the green risotto (asparagus, peas, broccoli, basil, lime, parsley), mushroom ravioli, salmon, sea bass, codfish loin, iberian pork cheek, duck leg, and lamb terrine.
Historical Porto
Travelers willing to give up some of this hotel's history and style for a property with more pampering amenities should check out the nearby Flores Village Hotel and Spa. The hotel has crisp public areas. Papelaria Araújo & Sobrinho's assets are on permanent display throughout the hotel. One of Europe's oldest stationery shops has been converted into a modern hotel in the heart of Porto's downtown area. Guests can experience Port Wine, a liqueur wine from this region.
Location and Landmarks
Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel is in the historical center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a 5-minute stroll from Sao Bento and a 10-minute stroll from São Bento. The hotel is near the Igreja da Misericórdia, Mercado Ferreira Borges, Palácio da Bolsa, and Livraria Lello. The riverfront Ribeira area features waterfront eateries and a view to Vila Nova de Gaia. The Douro River invites guests to walk along its banks or to go on a cruise. Nearby landmarks include Ponte de Dom Luis I (1 km), Chafariz da Rua Escura (0.3 km), Avenida dos Aliados (0.5 km), and Clerigos Tower (0.5 km).
Stationery Shop History
Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel gets its name from Porto's Araujo & Sobrinho print business and stationary shop, which opened on the hotel site in 1829. The modern-day incarnation of Araujo & Sobrinho, selling upscale and luxury items from perfumed soaps to Porto guide books and small art prints, is on the ground floor. The hotel displays typewriters and office equipment, such as Hèrmes Baby, Pátria and Underwood. The hotel also marks the expansion of facilities with the opening of its own typography, relief work, bookbinding and carpentry workshops.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
