This hotel is located in the centre of the city , rua Santa Catarina, full of shops and close to the main historical attractions.
Exterior: The outer facade of this hotel is traditional, with a lovely carved sandstone facade and corrugated iron gates and balconies painted white, giving a homely look and feel.
Lobby: The lobby and reception areas are superbly decorated in a traditional 18th-century style, highlight polished parquet flooring, marble columns with polished brass fittings and carved wood. The furnishings are of a soft, pale green-coloured fabric and rugs to match. The walls are brilliant white, with large wooden panels at floor level, thus giving a feel of antiquity.
The attractive city hotel is situated at the heart of the historical centre of Porto and is surrounded by monuments, churches and museums. The old town with theatres, shops and restaurants is only a few minutes walk away. Rua de Santa pedestrianised zone lies just around the corner. A stop for public transport is situated only 50 m from the hotel. Nearby are diverse shops, countless restaurants, bars, pubs, cafés and entertainment venues (within 1 km), as is a nightclub. The centre is easily reached by car or by taking a short walk.