Dear Porto Guest House

“Great place, very near centre, amenable and friendly staff, quiet, clean, nice garden for breakfast.”

20-21/6/22 We three Brits were starting our ten days in Portugal by flying into Porto from Luton. We had booked this guest house on b.c the day before. Unfortunately our flight left two hours late so one of us messaged the owner from Luton to say we would be arriving after midnight. They respo... more

20-21/6/22 We three Brits were starting our ten days in Portugal by flying into Porto from Luton. We had booked this guest house on b.c the day before. Unfortunately our flight left two hours late so one of us messaged the owner from Luton to say we would be arriving after midnight. They responded quickly giving us instructions to get in using the key box under the bell and on to our room 104. After catching an 11:30 light railway from the airport direct to Trinidade terminus, walking a few hundred metres we arrived at 12:30. We got in easily through the double front door after following the instructions. Once in we were exhausted, there was no going out as all the bars were well closed or about to close! The room was mostly white, smart, modern, fresh, clean and crisp. A wall mounted 24inch LED TV and A/C unit were provided, controls in the bedside drawer. The shower-room was a small step up from the room level with a pile of clean towels, toiletries and a hair drier. The main room had a fitted unit wardrobe with six coat hangers and spare blankets. The parallel double and single beds were firm and comfortable with clean sheets. Each bed had a reading light above. A shelf/table unit was by the double glazed window. Two bedside tables were provided with only one socket by the double bed. Another socket was opposite the single bed. Luckily I brought extension leads for this often found scenario so we could charge our various devices. We relaxed and caught up on socials using the free wifi. The night was disturbance free and we slept well. In the morning the shower was hot and powerful. The taps were designed to easily make a jet to clean out a razor. A hair dryer was next to the socket. Lighting was controlled from outside the door so technically safe. One thing that caught me during a night loo visit was the step to shower-room when all was dark! Ooops. Take care! I found on entering the room from outside I could not get into room when the shower-room door was open as they crashed and jammed together. There was a set of over-door hooks in the shower-room to hang clothes but it would also be better if there was a set of hooks on the wall between main door and the shower-room door as it was a dead space and not in anyone's way. It does rain outside and coats and jackets need drying out. In the morning we checked out before noon and saw the restaurant and garden for breakfast, long finished. We do not usually do breakfast but it looked like the traditional continental breakfast including ham and cheese for €5. We also were exhausted after the late delayed flight arriving very late and not knowing about late night connections into the centre. We slept late so would have missed the breakfast anyway. We checked out, paying our €2 city tax in cash to the friendly concierge/owner who was a little disappointed we did not stay more than one night. Unfortunately we had only booked it for our arrival night in Portugal and had to move on. Altogether a very pleasant stay and good value for money considering we were not far from the busy centre.

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