Porto Vintage Guesthouse

I was very disappointed. For the price demanded and paid other options may deliver better value, and be paid by credit/debit card. Not here ... cash only. Please note this guest house has no lift for baggage or people and I may also add...no soul. I had the attic room (up the top) so it’s a long way to haul all the luggage needed on a European trip in winter. The room was clean but exceedingly plain. There is no “Do not Disturb “ option if you are not seeking room service. Good sized room and en-suite was a benefit. There are no or very few adornments on the wall throughout the house. You will see pleasant pictures of the Terrace online, but at least in my stay, it was out of bounds even when requested for use! The building is cold and plain and effectively operates as an Air BNB without the usual ABNB benefits. The stair bannister and stair treads are deliciously vintage evoking a bygone era...but little else does. There is no full time reception on duty and only operates at organised times. The wifi is terrible to non existent other than in the breakfast room which like the Terrace is closed off immediately after breakfast time is concluded. The Guest House Hotel has no areas to breakout to, no lounge chairs or other chairs in other areas to relax or work in. As I work and travel I was significantly impacted. If you need wifi you spend your time on the stairs. The hotel location is OK but is on the farthest edge of the old city area. Nonetheless distances to the main area are walkable... as you pass any number of other accommodation options you will only look at enviably. It was a recommendation to use this place... not again.

Exquisite service. Delightful staff. Beautiful restore property. The breakfast was perfect and the location suited us amazingly. When you pull up you may be scared as the street looks rough but we had no issues at all. Passerbyers on the street were friendly and helpful. All in all we would stay here again.