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Rua do Bonjardim, 977 / Entrada: Rua de Santa Helena, 31, Porto 4000-461, Portugal
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Hotel Grande Rio
Ranked #14 of 74 Porto B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 69 Reviews
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Kiev, Ukraine
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“1* hotel which can surpass some 3* hotels”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011
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I agree on everything what was told about this hotel before - it's lovely, nice, perfectly clean hotel. Rooms have only basic things and are small, but when you eat your breakfast, you will forget about your small room (see room tips below). Hotel staff is more then friendly, they were glad to help us in everything.
Location is a little far from the downtown, but there are some pluses: hotel is in quiet location, and only 15 minutes (1 km) walking to downtown and close to 2 metro stops.
Rooms don't have enough soundproofing, so be prepared you may hear your noisy neighbors (if any ;)).
There is free wi-fi in every room, but its quality depends on how far your room is from the lobby. We stayed on quiet 3rd floor with nice view on a church from the window, but Internet connection was not good at all in the room.
In general I would say: Excellent price to quality ratio.

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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Lovely”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2011

The staff were very friendly. About 5 minutes from the center of Porto by metro. Great and cheap restaurant just near the hotel (Brazilian) O Mordomo, great food just for 6-9 euro and honestly wonderful food and service!The bathroom and the room was perfectly clean. Breakfast was fresh and good with wide choice. There is free wifi in the lobby of the hotel. I would definitely consider staying there again when I return to Porto! Located in a quiet area.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Great surprise.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011

Good location, great service and friendly. Nice room and very clean. Will be back, for sure. Nice breakfast.

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  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bucharest, Romania
1 review
“Good hotel, great service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011 via mobile

The service was excellent, very nice and helpfull personal. the rooms are small but clean. perfect for one or two nights stay. Big breakfast speead if you chose to have it included.

  • Stayed September 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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san antonio
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“very clean, very basic”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2011

Our room was clean but drab. No decoration or anything to make it cheerful. The breakfast is nice and the staff is very pleasant.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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  • Residencial Grande Rio Porto
Address: Rua do Bonjardim, 977 / Entrada: Rua de Santa Helena, 31, Porto 4000-461, Portugal
Price range (per night):* INR2,006 - 2,842

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