Pestana Palacio do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World

The hotel is beautiful and the views were amazing! The bed was huge which is always a bonus. Our room was made up every day. The staff were lovely, pool was clean and quiet and food was decent. We even got a little welcome gift (small bottle of red wine and some sweet treats) upon arrival which was waiting for us in the room. The hotel is about a 45 min walk along the river from the centre, but it's such a lovely walk. I would recommend doing it at least once! Most of days we took Ubers which were very accessible and SO CHEAP! We would definitely come back here.

This hotel is beautiful, a palace with a gorgeous pool on the Douro River. Both the indoor and outdoor pools were warm, holiday water! A 25 minute walk along the river to the Dom Luis bridge. We also stayed in a hotel near the bridge so it was lovely to have the 2 different experiences. The restaurant in this hotel is superb, we ate their 2 nights in a row and I rarely do this, I usually prefer to eat out but I had to go back tot his restaurant as it was so good. The breakfast is superb also.

The main building (genuinely an old palace) and the location on the river about two miles from Porto centre were beautiful. The updated property and the combination of old and contemporary styles was very good - the dining rooms were great. Two good pools, small but perfectly good gym. Staff were fine: friendly and helpful.

Spectacular setting, building and decor Historical content as good as you can get Views unparalleled

Staying at Pestana Palácio do Freixo was nothing short of magical. The elegance of this historic palace, combined with modern comfort and truly attentive service, made the experience unforgettable. The view over the Douro River is absolutely breathtaking, especially at sunrise. Every detail felt thoughtful, from the delicious breakfast to the peaceful riverside pool. A true haven of serenity and charm in the heart of Porto. I’ll definitely be coming back!