Hotel Estoril Porto — Hotel in Porto

This hotel is a little gem. Sitting above the old historical centre of Porto it's a fifteen minute walk down to the river but be warned - a steep walk back up! Most sites of historical interest are within walking distance but I'd advise a map - available from hotel reception, it comes with loads of help and advice from the wonderful receptionist. Our double hotel room was indeed compact and bijou and the shower / toilet cubicle was a tight squeeze but as we were out all and every day of our week's stay it didn't bother us as we only used the room to sleep in. Although classed as a one star, we had a change of towels daily and housekeeping cleaned the room and made the bed daily. Breakfast was a continental buffet (no hot food) but unlimited in quantity so suited us as we're not "full English" people. For the price, it is excellent value. If we'd wanted large rooms with hot buffet we would have paid three / four star prices and gone elsewhere. The breakfast room is small but if full, you can take your breakfast out on the patio overlooking the lovely garden. The poor receptionist seems to do everything in the morning including breakfast so be patient if things need topping up. We had a...

I'd like to start my review by acknowledging that I was somewhat inattentive when booking this hotel. It can be challenging to know what to look for when you're unfamiliar with a place. After considering several options, I believe I made a mistake with my choice. When booking this hotel, it's crucial to pay attention to the room size and the view. Rooms with a city or garden view have windows or even a balcony, while rooms without a view are on the top floor and only have a small window in the ceiling. Additionally, there's no elevator in the hotel, making it difficult for many guests to reach their rooms, especially with luggage. I strongly advise against taking the breakfast option. The food was very poor, and the coffee was tasteless. For 7-10 euros, you can enjoy a delicious breakfast at one of the many nearby cafes. I particularly recommend walking a bit to Hakko Cafe, which offers excellent breakfasts.

On the positive side, the room and shower were clean, with daily housekeeping. The air conditioning was effective, and the hotel has a fantastic location, within walking distance of all the beautiful...

Slightly tricky with the parking option, being a few hundred metres away, and we were very pleased to leave our car untouched throughout our 3 day stay.||The hotel is right in the middle of a busy, pedestrianised and interesting area, perfect for walking to all Porto's delights.||Welcome was friendly and wonderfully multilingual. We were on the top floor and the room was quite small, clean and adequate. The ensuite was a bit too intimate for comfort and I had to tinker with the shower head to keep it from dropping off, but the TV and internet were good.||It's quite a quirky and charming building, with the outside back area accessible for guests, as was a communal seating area. The friendliness of the place made it very easy for popping in and out through the day.||Breakfast was pretty basic; rolls, prepacked croissants, coffee and some fruit, but the seating was relaxed and easy to talk with other guests.||So, in spite of a couple of negatives, we really enjoyed our stay and are happy to recommend the hotel if you want something in a great location, friendly staff, and are not too picky about...