Estrada Nacional, 108, Porto, Oporto (Portugal)
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Departure from Oporto Airport: Head north, turn right, turn left and then turn right onto Travessa do Barreiro. Continue onto Travessa do Barreiro, merge with the VRI to Matosinhos/Porto/A4. Take the ramp onto the A4, take exit 6 to merge with the A3 towards Porto/A1/Lisboa. Take the exit for the A20, take the exit for Freixo, merge with N12 at the Freixo roundabout, take exit 2 for the N108 towards Gondomar/Entre-os-Rios, pass 2 roundabouts and arrive at the hotel.
Dated from 1742, Palácio do Freixo is one of the most beautiful monuments of Oporto (the capital of the north of Portugal).In its baroque style, this wonderful Palace was projected by the famous architect Nicolau Nasoni ?the most important baroque architect in Porto and North of Portugal. Nicolau Nasoni is responsible for the Oporto ex-libris ? Torre dos Clérigos.In 1850 the Palace was sold to Mr António Afonso Velado, one of the most rich merchant of the city, who was nominated by King D.Luis as Freixo`s Baron and Viscount. Mrs Velado used the palace as his residence for years.Later the building was sold to Companhia Harmonia, which has created a ?moagem company?, side by side of the Palace. The company was enlarged during the 50`s and 60`s.Palácio do Freixo was classified as National Monument in 1910 and in 1986, the State acquired the palace to the Moagens Harmonia, which has installed a Professional training center.Later the Mayor granted the Palace to Grupo Pestana, for the construction of the biggest Pousada de Portugal ? Pousada do Freixo. The Pousada do Freixo is composed by two buildings: the palace where the Public areas stands (restaurant, bar, living and meeting rooms) and which is connected to the ancient ?Fábrica das Moagens Harmonia? (in which are located 87 fantastic Rooms with view to the river).Content provided courtesy of the property. The property is solely responsible for the accuracy of the information provided.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner may be selected from a buffet. Lunch and dinner can be chosen from the set menu or enjoyed à la carte. Special dietary requirements can be catered for.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner may be selected from a buffet. Lunch and dinner can be chosen from the set menu or enjoyed à la carte. Special dietary requirements can be catered for.
The hotel offers 30 guest rooms with views of the palace/garden; 47 superior rooms with views of the river/pool; 9 suites with views of the river/pool; and 1 special suite with views of the river/pool. The en suite rooms come with air conditioning, cable TV, plugs with 220-volt power supplies, a minibar, a hairdryer, a safe, Internet access, a telephone, a radio alarm clock and an MP3 connection in all suites. The bathrooms come with a bath or shower.
Leisure facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a heated indoor swimming pool and a spa with a sauna, a Turkish bath and massage rooms. Guests can work out in the on-site gym or can relax poolside at the snack bar with sun loungers and parasols. For a fee, guests can try their hand at motor boating, golf and biking. Pool/snooker is also available. The nearby beach is sandy.
Leisure facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a heated indoor swimming pool and a spa with a sauna, a Turkish bath and massage rooms. Guests can work out in the on-site gym or can relax poolside at the snack bar with sun loungers and parasols. For a fee, guests can try their hand at motor boating, golf and biking. Pool/snooker is also available. The nearby beach is sandy.
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Tax Information
At this destination there is a local tourist tax not included in the price per person and night that you have to pay directly at the hotel.
How to arrive
This historical hotel is located near the centre of Oporto. A number of attractions can be found in the vicinity, including Bolhao Market (3.8 km), Oporto Wine Cellar (4.1 km), Clerigos Tower (4.8 km), the Music House (8.4 km) and Serralves Museum (11 km). Oporto's airport is approximately 18 km from the accommodation.
The following credit cards are accepted as methods of payment: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA. Payments can also be made by cash or deposit.
