Pestana Douro - Riverside and Conference Hotel

Pestana Douro Riverside is located on the right bank of the Douro River, 10 minutes away from the center of Porto. A fascinating setting for your stay! It offers a breathtaking view of the Douro, idea...

Pestana Douro Riverside is located on the right bank of the Douro River, 10 minutes away from the center of Porto. A fascinating setting for your stay! It offers a breathtaking view of the Douro, ideal for individual or family stays. It has comfortable rooms and suites, also featuring a grill restaurant, a rooftop with bar and infinity pool, a gym and a Magic SPA with massage rooms and an indoor pool. It is also an excellent option for meetings, with several rooms for conferences, and a huge hall adaptable to large events. The Pestana Douro Riverside is located on the premises of an old soap and candle factory, of which the still visible testimony is the large brick chimney that rises in front of the reception. The hotel thus combines the most modern technology with the heritage of a historic factory. Inspired by the scents of the floral soaps formerly produced here, each floor is dedicated to the scent and color of the flowers that identify it: lavender, jasmine, orange blossom, rose, cherry blossom, chamomile, geranium and lily. All rooms are equipped with wi-fi, USB ports, air conditioning, among other facilities.

ROOMS - Most rooms and suites have a balcony overlooking the Douro. The decoration is inspired by the history of the place, an old factory of aromatic soaps, with botanical and floral references. They are equipped with LCD TV, free wi-fi and modern bathrooms, guaranteeing a comfortable and contemporary environment. SERVICES AND RESTAURANTS - The Congress Center includes 8 meeting rooms, 5 of which are lit by natural light overlooking the Douro River and 3 are interior rooms. It has a total area for events (indoor and outdoor) of 2,500 m2. The Grill Restaurant takes advantage of the proximity to the river and the beautiful landscape to enhance the richness of flavors and the balance of ingredients. The service is complemented by a rooftop bar and an all day dining gastro bar. DESTINATION AND LOCATION - The Pestana Douro Riverside is located next to the Pestana Palacio do Freixo, just 4 km from the historic center of Porto, 21 km from Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport and 2 km from the Campanha train station, providing easy access. and fast to and from the Hotel. Porto is an ancient and surprising city, with historic monuments, a rich gastronomy and stunning landscapes. Take advantage of your stay to do a Port wine tasting at the famous Caves of Vila Nova de Gaia, on the other side of the river. Palacio da Bolsa, Torre dos Clerigos, Fundação de Serralves and Casa da Música are suggestions for visiting the city. Be sure to try the specialty coffee from the iconic and century-old cafeteria A Brasileira. HISTORY - The building where the Pestana Douro Riverside is located today is the result of the conversion of a historic factory into the Portuguese industrial scene, built in 1888. The large chimney next to the reception is one of the living testimonies of this past. Through different administrations (Monteiro Santos and Companhia, Companhia Fabril do Douro, Companhia Allianca Fabril, CUF and Floral) and over a century, the factory produced candles, soap and vegetable oils, with a 15-year interval for renovation works. adaptation. Previously, the space was used for various purposes until it was deactivated and finally adapted to this tourist project – the Pestana Douro Hotel.