Residencial Dos Aliados in Porto, Portugal

Description

Location. Residencial dos Aliados is housed in a grand four storey property with ornate Baroque architecture, and is located in central Porto, one kilometre from the River Douro. The 18th century Baroque Clerigos Tower is 150 metres from the hotel, as is the Majestic Caf?. Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport (OPO) is 11 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 20 minutes.
Hotel Features. Multilingual staff at the Residencial dos Aliados' 24 hour front desk are on hand to advise on Porto's sights and attractions, and guests receive a complimentary map of the city on arrival. The hotel houses a bar, and the lounge offers a coin operated Internet terminal. Further amenities include, dry cleaning services, a safe deposit box and room service (limited hours).

Guestrooms. The 38 guestrooms over four floors are traditionally furnished and decorated in light shades. All open onto balconies and are equipped with satellite television, high speed Internet ports, direct dial phones and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. The Majestic Caf?, 150 metres from the hotel, is renowned for its spectacular Art Nouveau decor. The caf? was a popular meeting place for Porto's poets and writers, and it is said that J.K. Rowling began writing the Harry Potter books here while she was still an English teacher.