Hotel Aliados was my friend from Porto's number one recommendation for lodging, and it was a good…read moreone. The Avenida dos Aliados (avenue of the allies,) in the heart of Porto, is also home to City Hall and the mayor's office. I was within easy walking distance of Clérigos, Ribeira, Crystal Palace, Mercado Bolhao, and much more. This historic hotel has been modernized and is well cared for: the shower's water pressure was strong, the wi-fi internet was fast, the breakfast was worth the 5 euros.

Was a great hotel,the rooms very clean and the staff very friendly,we had a room with a very small…read morebalcony but with a wonderful view!i would recommend happily.

We splurged in Porto and stayed in this immaculate boutique hotel. The breakfast of fresh fruit was…read moreartfully plated and tasted delicious along with an array of baked goods as well as cheese and ham. The rooms were spotless and the bedding luxurious but what truly sets the Guest House Douro apart is the staff. They are there to ensure you have everything you want or need. Every time you walk in the door they will provide you with a drink of your choice.

A real gem. This is a small place (8 rooms) in a great location along the river. The rooms are…read moresmall but beautifully appointed with high end modern appointments and spotlessly maintained. The breakfast is quite spectacular in a smallish room on the first floor which requires timed seatings in order to accommodate all the guests. But the true heart of the operation are the gracious, friendly and delightful owners Carmen and Joao. They could not be more helpful, from recommending things to do, places to eat or providing a running commentary on matters Portuguese. It is a guesthouse and not a hotel. Some criticisms on other websites have noted there are rules (such as guests must be in by 1am or risk being out all night) but we found them perfectly reasonable and acceptable. We have travelled all over the world and have rarely had a better lodging experience.

Nice hotel, centrally located in Porto. Surrounded by good shopping, food and near the market…read more Breakfast is decent. Bar is nice and the dining is good. Hotel staff very nice. Comfortable rooms.

I hate killing stars, but since there isn't a place to rate their restaurant, Bicicleta, I have to…read moreinclude them here. GET AN UPGRADED ROOM - the extra space is WORTH it. AC doesn't work well, so you are warned for the summer months. Room was spacious, super clean and very comfortable. Not as many ammenities as other hotels, but you do get the robe and slippers and toiletries (attached to the wall). Not too shabby. The staff for the most part are GREAT. On our first day some really couldn't answer questions/seemed confused and had issues with both English and Spanish, but we got through it. They try hard, and that is worth something. The lobby is small and can get crowded quickly. And now Bicicleta - the most unfriendly, obnoxious and unhelpful group of people I have met in Portugal or in most places. ABSOLUTELY THE PITS. Starting with Mr. Grumpy bouncer with an idiot attitude that is like a drill Sargeant when it came to checking on people not walking in from the streets on their way to the CROWDED breakfast room. (with bfast included in your price I can understand their concerns, but this guy was a bully). Most of the staff have a godforsaken look on their unfriendly faces, so if you are just wandering in to look around, expect to be inspected from head to toe and treated like you are a threat to society. NOT FRIENDLY. Breakfast: Where the coffee machine is located creates a mess of a line in front of the hot breakfast buffet area. Food is not bad, but navigating it gets very confusing. And when you add on the most of the staff are simply the worst you will encounter in hospitality, it makes for a mess. KUDOS however to how management handled the power outage. With back up generator, aging adults were able to use the elevator and toilets flushed. COLD shower, but they had power. What didn't manage the situation well was of course Bicicleta, who could only offer salad and didn't think about bread and cheese and cold cuts. Hotel management of the situation was SUPERB. Bicicleta? They should just keep peddaling into another country and leave for good. Have I said they are a dissappointing crew for the most part? All in all, I would still stay here, now that I know my way around town, because the location is great and management works hard to please!

Fantastic stay here. Our room was small but clean and overlooking the square. Location excellent…read morefor walking to local sites, especially away from the Ribeira. Only downside was the rotating buskers, some of whom had the same tired playlist, sometimes more than once daily. But that is not the hotels fault. Staff friendly and helpful, from the welcome glass of port to morning breakfast service.

This hotel has so much going for it…read more.. PRO'S: - excellent location with shops and restaurants right outside the door - a young, enthusiastic and helpful staff. Kudos to the gal who works the front desk (unfortunately, I can't recall her name, but I believe she may be the only female front desk attendant), who so graciously recommended some fabulous restaurants for us! - complimentary Portugese Egg Tarts and port, which seemingly was available 24/7 - a nice sit-down breakfast in a Michelin star restaurant, located in the lobby - a mini fridge stocked with complimentary snacks and drinks - a basic room that did the job CON: All that being said, there's one aspect that was not so appealing, which was the clawfoot bathtub/shower combo. It's literally located in the bedroom, separated only by a partition. Whenever we showered, humidity filled the room, which is a huge pet peeve of mine. I doubt this is a European feature, since I've traveled all over Europe and have never encountered this. Also, the shower curtain definitely needs to be replaced, as it was moldy on the bottom. Yuck! Because of this, I left the curtain wrapped around the outside of the tub, which resulted in water all over the floor. Neither a practical or good set-up at all! To top all that off, the most frustrating aspect, and I'd go out on a limb to say even dangerous aspect of the clawfoot tub/shower in our room, was the fact that the tub wasn't even bolted down. When Hubby was showering, he swore he felt that the tub was sinking into the floor. I thought he might have had too much to drink, except for the fact that he barely even drinks. So, how could that possibly be?!? Upon further inspection, I noticed that the tub wasn't at all stable, and that I could easily push it back and forth. What?!? We notified the front desk, and they fixed it but that was plain unsafe. How could a bathtub be wobbly whenever you moved around in it? That was really an accident just waiting to happen!! If you can tolerate the clawfoot tub/shower I think you'll find this hotel flawless. Just take this aspect into consideration, since you'll be showering everyday, right?!?

Absolutely loved our stay in Room 4. The room was lovely with 2 balconies right over the river. The…read moremattress was fabulous, which is so important when traveling. The location couldn't be beat and the staff was phenomenal. They were so welcoming and helpful. We could not ask for more. The breakfast was good and who can't resist a free beer? Love this place and would definitely come back next time.

We booked our honeymoon over 7 months ago and coordinated a 'free' hotel shuttle pickup the day…read morebefore arrival with the River House. We were so excited for our stay. When we pulled up in the shuttle at the River House, we were told there was no room for us and that our only option was another hotel within the same management group, a 40 min walk from the Ribeira District where we wanted to stay. The 'free' hotel shuttle dropped us off at the new location and charged us €25 and the hotel said there was nothing they could do to reimburse. Needless to say, after hours of searching, we finally found an unaffiliated hotel with availability. I can't believe this happened on our honeymoon, it's not exactly romantic to be walking around the streets with suitcases. Don't book unless you want to gamble on your trip.

Classy place to end the night and have a few drinks with friends or loved ones. The view is…read morebeautiful inside and out. The food here is delicious and the service is excellent.

The ultimate in luxury in the Porto area. The view from our room was just stunning. We were…read morelucky enough to share our complimentary port on the terrace outside our room and enjoy the view every night. The staff was beyond helpful and knowledgeable. And the room was so well appointed. From the towels to the sheets and pillows every aspect of our large room made us feel so lucky to have picked the Yeatman for our visit to Porto. The food at breakfast was fantastic. A huge variety of wonderful dishes to choose from and the best omelet bar. Speaking of bars we opted for dinner a few nights in the magical bar with a wonderful pianist and captivating night view of Porto and the Bar staff went above and beyond to make our experience picture perfect. The concierges were also very helpful to set up tours or buy train tickers and with nightly dinner reservations.

Booked this place because my hostel could not accommodate an early check in and it was conveniently…read morelocated one minute away . I booked a standard double room with a city view and it was beyond gorgeous . Think industrial chic industrial meets minimalist decor . Very very 2045 especially with the ambient lighting . The future is here and we're excited . Customer service overall here was also pretty good as far as Portuguese customer service goes ( 4/5). **to note in Portugal the customer is not always right and staff at various restaurants and or hotels will not go out of their way when offering a a specific service to a customer **

Second stay at this hotel. Our first experience was in 2022, and we stayed in what was advertised…read moreas the deluxe room, queen size bed with a sink for 2 people and large walk in shower. We planned our trip for Porto and made it a point to stay at the royal bridges hotel based on our first experience. We reserved the same type of room; however, upon arrival we realized quickly that the room was much smaller than what we remembered. The bed is not a queen, it's a full size bed. Smaller than what my husband and I are used to. The bathroom sink is for single person use...we book our rooms based on our personal preference (i.e. what we are used to at home) we don't go on vacations to sacrifice comfort. The staff is friendly though and speak English, so communication with the staff was seamless. Still do recommend as it's in a prime location. Within walking distance of major attractions and by a main travel route for Uber use.

Amazing service at this hotel. Annabelle at the front desk is extremely accommodating and helpful!…read moreWe so enjoyed working with her and getting all our logistics straightened out. She helped us with taxi. She helped us mail things. She was just fantastic.!

Not sure how this hotel is only rated two stars…read more It's a simple 15 minutes walk from the main bus station (I came in from Santiago) There is a metro station one block away that takes you into old town just 4 stops away and $1.20. Staff is very friendly and speak English. Rooms come with AC and English stations TV. Free breakfast... that is more than just toast and jam! Rooms have WiFi. Very clean and super cozy. I understand it's not the closest to the main attractions, but if you can handle a 4 stop metro and a quiet nights sleep... this is the place I'd recommend. Also it's only a ten minute ride to the airport.