Porto River – A Favorite for Families in Porto
About the Hotel
Historic River Apartments
Porto River Aparthotel occupies a 17th-century building in Ribeira, featuring 16 air-conditioned apartments with wooden floors, exposed stone walls, and ceiling beams. Each unit includes a kitchenette with stovetop, refrigerator, dishwasher, and cookware, plus a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, and private bathroom with rain shower. Some apartments offer Douro River views from private balconies.
Riverside Dining Options
Start your day with the buffet breakfast offering bread rolls, meats, cheeses, cakes, fruit, and made-to-order eggs. Chez Lapin restaurant serves traditional Portuguese dishes like duck rice, grilled fish, and monkfish stew for lunch and dinner. The open-plan bar features a riverside terrace with umbrella-shaded tables overlooking the Douro River.
Limited Onsite Facilities
The property features a business corner with one computer and a mezzanine lounge area with stone archways and low lighting resembling a wine cellar. There are no additional leisure facilities onsite, but staff provide suggestions for local activities and cultural sites like Casa da Musica.
Central Ribeira Location
Situated in Porto's riverside tourist hub, the aparthotel is 300 meters from Ribeira Square and 500 meters from Episcopal Palace. São Bento train station and Praça da Liberdade are a 10-minute walk uphill. Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport is 20 km away. The area surrounding the property includes multiple bars and restaurants.
Essential Guest Services
Services include daily housekeeping, free breakfast, and staff assistance with local recommendations. Check-in occurs at the main building. The property offers soundproof rooms, portable WiFi units, and ironing facilities. There is no room service, but kitchenettes allow guests to prepare their own meals.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor