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Hotel Palacio do Freixo.

Hotel Palacio do Freixo, Pousada Oporto, Historical palace in North Portugal overlooking the Douro

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Pousada Oporto, Hotel Palacio do Freixo. Historical palace in Northern Portugal overlooking the River Douro

Designed by the well known Italian architect Nasoni it was built in the 19th century. The Freixo Palace (Palacio do Freixo) is one of the most famous examples of Portuguese architecture of the Baroque period.

The palace was built for the Dean of Oporto Cathedral, D. Jeronimo de Tavora e Noronha – a wealthy nobleman, who was responsible for the famous Italian architect being in Oporto.

The Pousada of Oporto has preserved the entire frontage of the palace which was declared a National Monument in 1910.

The property consists of two interconnected buildings. The Palace houses the restaurant, bar, lounges and meeting rooms, with the bedrooms, some with a delightful view over the river, in the neighbouring building.

There are 30 standard rooms, 47 superior rooms, 9 suites and 1 special suite. Bedrooms have air conditioning, cable television, mini bar, hairdryer, a safe, internet access cable, telephone and hi-fi system with alarm and MP3 connection in the suites.

Facilities at Oporto Pousada include a health club and spa (sauna, Turkish bath, massage rooms), indoor and outdoor swimming pools, There is free wireless internet access in the public areas and parking.

The setting of the hotel, the cuisine and the on-site facilities make the Pousada Palacio do Freixo an ideal choice for relaxation or as a venue for major events and meetings.

Activities and places to visit in the area include sightseeing tours, cruises in the Douro river, Tram ride from the waterfront to the estuary, museums, Port wine cellars, golf and casinos.

Situated on the right bank of the River Douro, very close to its mouth, the city of Oporto has a historical centre that still preserves a strong identity forged over many centuries, Its remarkable buildings and unique urban fabric enlivened by the great vitality of the local inhabitants. These were surely the reasons why UNESCO included Oporto in its World Heritage list in 1996.

This classification also extends to the left bank including the Ponte de D. Luis, the city's famous iron bridge built by a disciple of the famous Eiffel. Also the Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar and the wine lodges that line the river bank in Gaia.

Oporto airport is 18 kms away from the Pousada.

Oporto Pousada, Hotel Palacio do Freixo Historical palace overlooking the Douro

Palacio do Freixo Historical palace in Northern Portugal Pousada Oporto

Pousada do Oporto, Hotel Palacio do Freixo in Northern Portugal overlooking the Douro

Hotel in Oporto overlooking the Douro river, Palacio do Freixo Historical palace

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01 Nov 2012 to 31 Oct 2013 Rates in EUR	1 Nov to 28 Dec 2012 1 Jan to 27 Mar 2013 31 Mar 2013		1 Apr to 31 Jul 2013 15 Sep to 31 Oct 2013		29 to 31 Dec 2012 28 to 30 Mar 2013 1 Aug to 14 Sep 2013
01 Nov 2012 to 31 Oct 2013 Rates in EUR	Sun-Fri	Sat	Sun-Fri	Sat	Sun-Fri	Sat
PROMOTIONS *
Golden Age	135	135	162	189	207	234
5 nights Passport	105	105	105	105	105	105
Golden Age Passport	98	98	98	98	98	98
5 nights Passport w/ car rental	137	137	137	137	137	137
Golden Age Passport w/ car rental	130	130	130	130	130	130
If you are not eligible for a promotion, you will be offered the lowest available rate
BEST AVAILABLE RATE
Standard room	150	150	180	210	230	260
Superior room	180	180	216	252	276	312
Suite	203	203	243	284	311	351
Special suite	225	225	270	315	345	390

PLEASE NOTE
- Promotion rates above apply to standard rooms. Promotional rates in non standard rooms are available on request.
- The Passport Promotion can only be used with standard accommodation
- Prices are per night for 2 persons sharing a double room and include breakfast and taxes
- Prices are valid until 31 October 2013 - they are subject to change without prior notice
- Special rates apply at New Year (30 and 31 Dec)
- Special rates are available for reservations of 10 bedrooms or more
- Cancellations - 1st night will be charged if the reservation is cancelled less than 48 hours prior to arrival (special promotions may have different cancellation policies)
- No show - the whole stay will be charged
- Supplements may apply *

Promotion	Overview (for more detailed information use the link below)
5 Nights Passport	5 nights accommodation + 3 vouchers for 20% discount to be used in the Pousada Restaurants + 10% discount on the purchase of another passport at the last check-out
Passport with car rental	5 one night vouchers in a Pousada + 1 Avis voucher valid for 5 days (group C) + 3 vouchers for 20% discount to be used in the Pousada restaurants + 10% discount on the purchase of another passport at the last check-out
Golden Age Passport	5 nights accommodation for guests aged 55 years or over + 3 vouchers for 20% discount to be used in the Pousada restaurants + 10% discount on the purchase of another passport at the last check-out
Golden Age Passport with car rental	5 nights accommodation for guests aged 55 years or over + 1 Avis voucher valid for 5 days (group C) + 3 vouchers for 20% discount to be used in the Pousada restaurants + 10% discount on the purchase of another passport at the last check-out
Summer Program	Rooms from € 96.60 per night - 3 or 5 nights from 15 June to 30 September
Porto Wine and History	Porto Wine and History & Porto Cultural Programme
Honeymoon Offer	Special Offer available with rooms from 95 €, inc. 1 dinner and VIP treatment
Long stays	Special offer for stays of 2 or more nights
Spa package	Special Spa package offer

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Guests' Comments

Comment posted by Christopher Padget
2010-04-10 12:55:04

We stayed in March in P. de Freixo The place was as good as one has come to expect from Pousadas in general. We had a wonderful room with a lovely view of the Douro , food in general was very good and the reception on arrival was adequate if not exceptional. it is an easy flat walk into Porto (about 30 Mins) all beside the river, which is also where most things take place including access to all the port houses and some very good restaurants. My only caveat is that the Pousada had been open about 3 months when we stayed there and it really needed to "bed in" as there were a number of trivial things which needed putting right, like the complete lack of signs in the hotel , it is big and easy to get lost in. But having stayed in Poussadas many times I know that this place will be up there with the best very soon.

Comment posted by Roger Morgan
2010-06-08 13:00:53

I stayed for 5 nights in May 2010, and thoroughly enjoyed my visit. I stayed under the Golden Passport promotion, which provides guests with considerable savings.This Pousada is about 2 miles outside Porto, and is situated on the bank of the Douro. It is a wonderful location, with ample free parking. I found the bedrooms and public rooms to be of the same very good standard associated with other Pousadas I have visited. The staff were efficient, friendly, and very helpful in every way, particularly as I was stranded during the period that volcanic ash caused flight cancellations. I know that this hotel has only opened fairly recently, and there are bound to be teething problems. My impression is that there needs to be some more leadership in the general running of the hotel. Minor points, like slowness in producing food from the kitchen, one day draught beer in the main bar being unavailable all day, the only BBC channel being BBC HD Preview, and a lack of signage finding your way around - particularly from Reception to the outdoor Pool and Bar Area, can all be easily resolved. I would thoroughly recommend this Pousada, and I am sure everything will be running smoothly in no time at all.

Comment posted by NOEL BOESPFLUG
2010-07-08 18:41:55

We spent two nights mid June at Poussada de Freixo and it was a great experience. The hotel renovation is spectacular and the location is perfect, a bit out of the city without being an inconvenience; Easy accesses to the freeways and to the old city of Porto. The rooms are on the Douro river with great views with all the modern comfort plus a wireless free internet connection, the only reservation is about the lack of storage space for personal effects. Breakfasts are also a great experience for all the tastes. We had once a lunch which was a bit formal and long since we were leaving just after for the Douro Valley. We have already recommended your hotel to friends who returned also enchanted. Finally, the hotel staff is always ready to help and very attentive, almost all of them English speaking. Rooms prices at that time were very competitive for this kind luxury.

Comment posted by Adrian Berry
2010-07-09 10:40:52

A wonderful experience! Excelent service from the staff, perfect room overlooking the Dura. An very nice meal in the evening. All in all, a highly recommended place to stay. We would return (and you cannot praise an establishment any higher than that!).

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POUSADA OPORTO Hotel Palacio do Freixo.

Pousada Oporto, Hotel Palacio do Freixo. Historical palace in Northern Portugal overlooking the River Douro

POUSADA OPORTO
Hotel Palacio do Freixo.