I had a room on the ground floor – one below street level and it was dark, damp, noisy and although I had asked for a room with light and little noise, they didn’t seem to care. Also, by about 6pm the neighborhood is a ghost town, bus service is not good and it’s a cab ride down to Ribera and the wine lodges. I walked it one night around 7pm and was hassled quite a bit. They say they provide breakfast but don't tell you it is another 10 euro!

This place is absolutely gorgeous - an old mansion turned to hotel rooms, and incredible rates! The breakfast had yogurt, cereal, fruit, juice, coffee, tea, toast, croissants. The bathroom was huge, and we even had a separate small bedroom with a single bed. I loved this place.

Whenever I am in Porto, and I go often, I stay at the Residencial Rex. Jose is an excellent host, always willing to assist with any need. The entire staff goes above and beyond. The Central district is a straight shot - I've walked it in 15 minutes - with plenty of good restaraunts in evey price range nearby. The accommodations are not elegant and there is no internet access, but it is quaint, clean, comfortable, and affordable.

The best thing about this hotel was really the friendly staff. You just feel bad about doing many comments, it's like comenting a visit to grandma. The truth is: rooms are a very spacious but old fashioned, despite recent remodeling. The room I stayed in was very noisy, do avoid staying in the rooms to the main façade, the square is a central place, people stroll by all night, lots of trafic and impossible to sleep. Breakfast was OK, nothing sumptuous, normal buffet: croissant, bread, choice of chease and ham, jam, cereals, regular breakfast. But again, served with a smile and with care. Good parking spaces (free), fare price considering central location and the homely feel (that sometimes really makes a difference). We payed about 45 euros for a double room.