Pestana Palacio Do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels Of The World - Porto
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5-star palace hotel and National Monument overlooking the Douro River in Porto
Dining & Culinary Experiences
The restaurant at Pestana Palacio do Freixo is called Palatium Restaurant and serves dishes prepared with ingredients sourced from regional farmers and producers. Breakfast is a daily buffet cooked with fresh ingredients, and guests can also order light snacks at the pool bar or evening cocktails at the hotel's bar. The hotel also offers themed dinner nights and live sport events for additional entertainment.
Spa & Wellness Facilities
The spa at Palácio do Freixo includes a Turkish bath, a heated indoor pool, and a sauna, plus massage treatments inspired by ancient therapeutic techniques. Outdoors, an infinity pool with views of the Douro River is surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens with sun loungers and umbrellas. Guests also have access to a fitness room, spa lounge, and relaxation area.
Accommodations & Architecture
This 5-star hotel is set in a restored 18th-century Baroque building that is a National Monument since 1910, paired with modern rooms in an adjoining building. All rooms are air-conditioned, have separate seating areas, luxury amenities, and some offer Douro River views. The stately public areas feature baroque architecture, with a lobby, lounge, and garden terraces for guest relaxation.
Location & Convenience
The hotel is located 1 km from Campanhã Train Station and a 20-minute drive from Porto Airport, with free parking available on site. A complimentary shuttle service runs to Porto's historic city center for guests, and the property also provides an electric vehicle charging station. Accessible parking, wheelchair access, and 24-hour front desk service are available for all guests.
Events, Business & Family Services
Pestana Palácio do Freixo offers on-site meeting and banquet facilities suitable for weddings, business conferences, and social events. For families, the hotel provides babysitting and child services, as well as a kid-friendly buffet and children's activities. Business travelers benefit from a business centre, fax/photocopying services, and a dedicated concierge team for personalized arrangements.
- Location: 1 km from Campanhã train station, by the Douro River
- Rooms: 18th-century palace with modern rooms, some with river views
- Dining: Palatium Restaurant with artful dishes from regional farmers
- Wellness: Indoor pool, Turkish bath, sauna, and signature spa treatments
- Services: Complimentary shuttle to Porto city center and free parking
- Family: Babysitting services and themed dinner nights for all ages
Licence number: 932
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
30 m²
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Room size:
45 m²
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed
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Room size:
30 m²
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Bed options:2 Single beds / 1 Double bed
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Coffee machine
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Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site car park
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Fitness centre
Outdoor swimming pool
Indoor swimming pool
Massage
Turkish bath
Spa & wellness centre
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Massage
Room view
- City view
- River view
- Street view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Pestana Palacio Do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels Of The World
| 💵 Lowest room price | 130 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 3.1 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 18.9 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Francisco Sa Carneiro, OPO |
Location
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