The Pestana Palácio do Freixo is one of the most distinctive hotels in Porto: a five-star pousada set in an eighteenth-century Baroque palace on the bank of the Douro, classified as a National Monument and part of The Leading Hotels of the World.
The Palácio do Freixo itself, a work associated with the Baroque architecture of Porto, holds the hotel's grand public spaces, while the guest rooms are arranged in an adjoining building, a converted historic flour mill. The setting is riverside and green, a little upstream from the centre, with indoor and outdoor pools and a spa.
Though set apart from the bustle of the old town, the hotel is only a short drive from the historic centre and the cathedral. It suits travellers looking for a tranquil, scenic base with a strong sense of heritage, combining a Baroque monument with the comfort of a modern luxury hotel.
Highlights
- Five-star pousada in an eighteenth-century Baroque palace
- A National Monument on the bank of the Douro
- Rooms in an adjoining converted historic mill
- Indoor and outdoor pools and a spa
- A tranquil riverside setting near the centre
Amenities
✓ Free WiFi
✓ Indoor pool
✓ Outdoor pool
✓ Spa
✓ Restaurant
✓ Bar
✓ Historic monument building
✓ Garden
✓ Air conditioning
✓ 24-hour front desk
✓ Room service
✓ Breakfast
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pestana Palácio do Freixo?
It is a five-star pousada set in an eighteenth-century Baroque palace on the Douro, classified as a National Monument.
Where are the guest rooms?
The palace holds the grand public spaces; the guest rooms are in an adjoining building, a converted historic flour mill.
Is it far from the historic centre?
It sits a little upstream of the centre in a quiet riverside setting, but is only a short drive from the old town.