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Description
Built in the mid 19th century, the Pestana Palacio do Freixo is one of the most remarkable examples of Portuguese Baroque architecture. The facade of this Pestana Palacio do Freixo was declared a National Monument in 1910. Its interior has been beautifully restored, maintaining many original features of the Palace including frescos on the ceilings of some of the public rooms. It also has a chapel.
With magnificent views over the Douro River and due to its close proximity to the centre of Porto, this Hotel is perfectly located to explore Portugal’s second largest city. After a busy day sightseeing guests can relax in the hotel’s luxurious spa, health club or in the outdoor swimming pool which overlooks the Douro River.
This luxurious Pestana Palacio do Freixo has 87 rooms, including 11 suites. Many of the rooms have stunning views over the Douro River. All rooms have en-suite bathroom, heating/air conditioning, cable television, mini bar, hairdryer, safe, telephone and free internet access.
The Hotel’s location, facilities, views and excellent restaurant make it an ideal venue for weddings, conferences and other major events.
Article about a Weekend in Porto and Porto to Santiago de Compostela and return.
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant and Bar
- Terrace
- Outdoor pool
- Heated indoor pool
- Turkish bath
- Gym
- Sauna
- Massage lounge
- Lift
- Free internet access
- Business centre
- 24h reception
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Shop
- Parking
Activities Nearby
- Golf
- Casino
- Museums and cultural centres
- Port Wine lodges
- Bike & segway tours
- Helicopter ride
- Jet boat river tours
- Thematic and sightseeing tours
Other Information
- Porto (Oporto) airport is 18 kms
- Adjoining rooms available
- Rooms for disabled persons available
- Stunning wedding location
- Excellent conference/meeting facilities
- Vigo (Spain) airport 142 kms
- Campanha Railway station 2 kms
- RNET 932
Nearest Pousada Hotel
- Pousada Porto: 4 kms
- A Brasileira – Porto: 4.8 kms
- Vintage Porto Hotel: 5 kms
- Pousada Guimaraes: 54 kms
- Pousada Murtosa-Torreira: 67 kms
- Pousada Viana do Castelo: 77 kms
- Palacete Barao de Forrester: 140 kms
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- Restaurant and Bar
- Terrace
- Outdoor pool
- Heated indoor pool
- Turkish bath
- Gym
- Sauna
- Massage lounge
- Lift
- Free internet access
- Business centre
- 24h reception
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Shop
- Parking
- Golf
- Casino
- Museums and cultural centres
- Port Wine lodges
- Bike & segway tours
- Helicopter ride
- Jet boat river tours
- Thematic and sightseeing tours