85%Grande Hotel De Paris-Residencial  

very happy with our stay

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by gengejohn6087 – posted on Dec 12, 2008

1

Good hotel, perfect for visitng the old center, correct team but for touristic info prepare you yourself. Petit dejeuner is super, the room in which it is presented is beautifull but cold, If want to take a hot shower try before 8 o'clock in the morning, later is less warm. Overall opinion,...

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by anonymous – posted on Dec 9, 2008

When planning a holiday check details, when traveling, be flexible. I was patient to read carefully description/reviews for hostels listed. Result: a holiday in 10 different places w/ no problem about accommodation. I was very satisfied w/ choices Hostelworld helped me to make. De... more When planning a holiday check details, when traveling, be flexible. I was patient to read carefully description/reviews for hostels listed. Result: a holiday in 10 different places w/ no problem about accommodation. I was very satisfied w/ choices Hostelworld helped me to make. De Paris-Residencial is in a v.good location. Though a bit suspicious about safety I felt comfortable even for a walk in the evening after talking to a local policeman. Staff was helpful. Room spacious/clean.close

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by pilarjoffily6730 – posted on Sep 20, 2008

7

This charming 3 star hotel is located in the very city center; Its decoration is beautifull, actually this hotel looks like a museum with old typewriters, paintings and old furniture spread all over the building. Very good breakfast; Room/bath size is ok, but the shower needs improvement; Would... more This charming 3 star hotel is located in the very city center; Its decoration is beautifull, actually this hotel looks like a museum with old typewriters, paintings and old furniture spread all over the building. Very good breakfast; Room/bath size is ok, but the shower needs improvement; Would stay again if they fix it. Staff is helpfull and amiable.close

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by gavecchia9756 – posted on Sep 13, 2008

2

A hotel with character and excellent breakfast in a lovely restrurant. Our doubleroom was small and the internet was poor.

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by kerstinselin4016 – posted on Aug 7, 2008

4

This is an awesome hotel, in a fantastic location close to the Sao Bento train station. The breakfast is the best free brekkie you will ever have. Highly recommended!

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by anniebaxter4104 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

3

Excellent conditions for a short stay, very good team and the top: the best breakfast buffet ever seen during my 9-days stay in Portugal! Congratulations!

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by stephane-biltresse9644 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

3

Excellent hotel for 2 star. Hard to find fault. Nice room, decor, balcony, great breakfast. I could nitpick and say there wasn't much shower pressure but it was fine. I'd recommend it.

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by JohnnyT4269 – posted on May 14, 2008

7

we enjoyed our one-night stay-but only after changing the room. the original designated (doble) had a bed of 120*180cm, which is really too small. after a short discussion they changed the room, which was quite good, but priced triple (which we didn´t had to pay, afortunately!) furthermore, it... more we enjoyed our one-night stay-but only after changing the room. the original designated (doble) had a bed of 120*180cm, which is really too small. after a short discussion they changed the room, which was quite good, but priced triple (which we didn´t had to pay, afortunately!) furthermore, it smells really bad in the hotel, not in the room. seems that they are using a agressive cleaning chimica or other chemicals...close

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by estudioblau367 – posted on Mar 12, 2008

2

Beds and Bath were clean, dust on TV and wooden furniture, should tell it to cleaning staff. Breakfast was one of the best i ever got in a Hotel, this was perfect! People in Hotel were friendly and helpful. Good geographic situation in the middle of the old town of Porto.Short ways to the...

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by olige – posted on Mar 9, 2008

1

Very good hotel and good location. The breakfast is excellent and included in the price. Well, I don't think you can find better deal.

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by texier – posted on Mar 4, 2008

2

Will do this in full as I care about customer service + haven´t got time to edit sorry. 1. I chose Grande at 45 Euro instead of somewhere for about 20 Euro to be sure of comfort and rest on arriving in Oporto. 2. I now know its actually really over priced. nb. I have been everywhere this... more Will do this in full as I care about customer service + haven´t got time to edit sorry. 1. I chose Grande at 45 Euro instead of somewhere for about 20 Euro to be sure of comfort and rest on arriving in Oporto. 2. I now know its actually really over priced. nb. I have been everywhere this trip from NZ and am pretty ´cool´about where I stay as long as clean & comfortable I am pretty happy unless feel ripped off or treated horribly. eg. fab YHA in Dubai for 95 Dhms sharing to luxurious overated Palazzo Versace in Gold Coast ,Oz for about 500$Aus a night. Arrival at Grande was excellent, very helpful night reception man, pleasantly exceeding expectations. But there were soon NOISE issues as walls really THIN!!! eg could here neighbouring room TV blaring as though deaf and their savage conversation to one another could be heard clearly as they kind of barked in stacatto. I was really tired as had driven from Pau, France at massive speed to make the flight from Girona to Oporton but was still kept awake by this and loud traipsing arrivals up stairs as walls so thin. After hostel intervention failed to get next door room more ´shared space considerate´I had to get up myself knock on their door desperately and tell them I could heãr everything and was REALLY really tired. With that they subdued themselves and with this and emergency earplugs I got some sleep!! I was prepared to stay 3 days at Grande but left next day next day as there were builders drilling and hammering right above me!! Was clearly not meant to be for me!!! I needed rest&energy for sightseeing and writing so packed up and went to find somewhere else. Made a polite complaint but reception were not even slightly interested or apologetic and spoke of the hotels needs!! not the guests!!! ~tourist fatigued? Shame as hotel had a shabby charm and lovely touches. But it´s better(more honest)practice to tell customers there are now builders on site and say is it ok or can we rebook you somewhere quiet etc. as for some (eg deaf people or ravers) the noise wouldn´t matter. nb. re. price of 45 Euro: Found a lovely residencial room for 25 Euro literally round cornerclose

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by copywright276 – posted on Feb 15, 2008

1

excelente relación precio/calidad completísimo y variado desayuno con camarero muy atento y cordial (Hugo) para repetir y recomendar una sorpresa inesperada

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by sanga4265 – posted on Jan 22, 2008

4

Great location, and reasonable room, but I was there in December and both the room and the "hot" water were cold or luke warm at best. We mentioned it three times and asked for it to be fixed. We were told at one point that the technician had been to see it "try it now..."... more Great location, and reasonable room, but I was there in December and both the room and the "hot" water were cold or luke warm at best. We mentioned it three times and asked for it to be fixed. We were told at one point that the technician had been to see it "try it now..." but I don't think anything had been done. Just stalling tactics. As for the cold room (we had the heater on full, but it wasn't effective). I noticed everywhere in Portugal inside was cold (cafes, galleries, restaurants), so that's probably just a Portugal thing, not anything wrong with this particular place.close

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by Josh9063 – posted on Jan 5, 2008

19

so good location view so nice

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by akihiko1649959 – posted on Dec 20, 2007

2

Hut ab! Da haben wir schon für viel mehr Geld schlechter gehaust. Schöne saubere 4m hohe Räume. Eigenes edles Bad mit Badewanne, blitz blank sauber! Das Frühstück hat auch für wirklich jeden Geschmack etwas dabei. Die Lage ist spitze. Absotut zentral. Also nochmal: Für 20 EURO pro Person... more Hut ab! Da haben wir schon für viel mehr Geld schlechter gehaust. Schöne saubere 4m hohe Räume. Eigenes edles Bad mit Badewanne, blitz blank sauber! Das Frühstück hat auch für wirklich jeden Geschmack etwas dabei. Die Lage ist spitze. Absotut zentral. Also nochmal: Für 20 EURO pro Person und Nacht waren wir mehr als zufrieden.close

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by janscheffler6159 – posted on Dec 3, 2007

3

We stayed two nights here. The location is incredible, the staff friendly, the breakfast spectacular.

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by blibbler6971 – posted on Nov 24, 2007

5

Old, but neat and tidy. The location is good and the breakfast is excellent. Actually had fried eggs which is very rare on the continent.

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by chris7139 – posted on Apr 10, 2007

3

Full of character, with excellent buffet breakfast

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by Jilldug – posted on Feb 20, 2007

1

It was a really friendly, safe, comfortable and informative highlight of our trip. Would recommend to anybody, both budget minded and comfort minded travellers.

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by liu-erns – posted on Dec 23, 2006

5

Helpful staff and an excellent breakfast served in a room full of character.

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by npyatt – posted on Dec 12, 2006

3

grand only by name:) lots of old furniture, but in general seems like an old forgotten place.. but clean and decent otherwise:)

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by Guloza – posted on Nov 15, 2006

6

Really nice hotel for the price! I would definitely recommend this hotel!

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by jennabar5350 – posted on Nov 11, 2006

7

We were thoroughly unimpressed with our three night stay here. After booking a double bed for three nights we were made to stay in a twin (two singles) for two of those nights. This room also lacked the balcony, view and satellite tv they boast on their website and in their pamphlets. This is on... more We were thoroughly unimpressed with our three night stay here. After booking a double bed for three nights we were made to stay in a twin (two singles) for two of those nights. This room also lacked the balcony, view and satellite tv they boast on their website and in their pamphlets. This is on top of the fact that their bar is not open for service and their games room is a room with a table (...that you can play cards on!) On the third night we finally got our double bed, I should point out after having to nag them several times, but the tv was broken completely. When pointing these problems out to the manager we got an amateur attitude and told perhaps we should not be watching tv if we came all the way to Portugal. The hotel itself is ok, and the breakfast is superb, but the staff, and the manager, were very unprofessional. We did not expend wonders from a two star hotel, just simply what we had paid for and were lead to believe from their advertising!close

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by dalehu – posted on Oct 14, 2006

11

Faded grandeur in central location with fabulous breakfast room and breakfast. We were a family group and a bit disappointed that the described games room had not existed for some time.

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by jackie4873 – posted on Aug 24, 2006

2

This was an amazing find. The breakfast was huge and delicious. A little hard to find, but it was great!

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by Lindzy6418 – posted on Aug 3, 2006

15

amazing value, great location...probably your best chouice of place in porto

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by Crisdar – posted on Jul 17, 2006

7

I enjoyed my stay at Grande Hotel De Paris. It was decorated very nice the room was neat and clean and the staff very kind. It is also located in a central location which is nice for the sights.

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by Alohasu – posted on Jul 13, 2006

2

fantastic location, breakfast and staff. nice rooms too

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by therewillb – posted on Jul 5, 2006

5

GRAND hotel de Paris is an excellent hotel with lots of character and old world charm. IT HAS AN EXCELLENT LOCATION. AN EXCELLENT BREAKFAST IS SERVED EACH MORNING. tOP MARKS ALL ROUND .

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by sheilaby – posted on Jun 4, 2006

3

There was insects everywhere and I got ill, probably due to the Breakfast served with insects on it.

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by gavin8941 – posted on Jun 1, 2006

3

The location, room facilities and breakfast were superb. My only complaint would be that it was indicated on the Hostelworld website that they had Credit Card facilities, when they didn't.

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by thatchick – posted on May 30, 2006

18

Great hotel right in the middle of town, highly recommeneded but its not a hostle, the guests are mostly middle aged so its not the place to meet people and socialise.

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by paulygrant – posted on May 2, 2006

36

I was suffering from food poisoning during my stay at the hotel. The least i could expect from the staff was some understanding. The night when i was vomiting, I went to the receptionist to ask for some medication. Little help was rendered but wen I asked to be allowed to stay in the room in the... more I was suffering from food poisoning during my stay at the hotel. The least i could expect from the staff was some understanding. The night when i was vomiting, I went to the receptionist to ask for some medication. Little help was rendered but wen I asked to be allowed to stay in the room in the afternoon instead of checking out at 12noon,the receptionist said okie. The next day, while i was recuperating in the room, I was rudely chased out by another receptionist even though I told her my condition and the agreement I had the night before. What an unforgettable experience!close

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by dereksimyu – posted on Apr 29, 2006

6

This is a great place to stay! Very good location, clean, very quiet. The breakfast is amazing, one of the best I have had in a hotel. The building is very charming.

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by clare7834 – posted on Apr 21, 2006

7

A wonderfully atmospheric, small hotel with a lot of charm. The location is great, our room was wonderful with a balcony overlooking the street, which was quiet. The location is unbeatable and the breakfast spectacular. Great coffee, and very friendly staff.

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by Sofieivanan – posted on Apr 16, 2006

2

By far great value for money in a good location with great staff!

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by Rcr30 – posted on Apr 9, 2006

5

Good, but the staff were a bit snotty (come on guys this isn't the Ritz). But the whole old style Hotel look was really fun and the red carpet and the stairwells were good. Worth a stay - especially if the staff learnt how to smile.

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by cedricnew – posted on Apr 3, 2006

9

Beautiful little place, great location. Friendly, accomodating staff. Loved my room, very cozy. The breafast is fantastic too, surpassed my expectations.

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by Heidipern – posted on Mar 18, 2006

2

This hotel was full of character. It was clean and the breakfast was excellent. The staff were friendly, polite and very helpful. However, guests need to be warned about the weak railings around the empty stairwell - I think there is a real risk of someone falling from one of the high levels.

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by maryrich – posted on Feb 20, 2006

3