Overview

Pestana Porto – A Brasileira is a five-star hotel located in the historic heart of Porto that occupies the building of the original Cafetaria Portuense A Brasileira, the first café in the city to serve coffee in a cup at the start of the twentieth century. The property blends preserved original features with contemporary fittings across 89 rooms and suites, each of which follows a theme linked to spices and goods brought to Portugal during the fifteenth and sixteenth century maritime expansion: anise, coffee, cinnamon, tea, chocolate and pink pepper. The hotel presents a clear nod to local history while offering the standards and services expected of a premium city-centre hotel.

Location

Positioned in Porto’s city centre, the hotel stands a short walk from Avenida dos Aliados and within easy reach of the Ribeira district, São Bento Train Station and the Sá da Bandeira Theatre. Its central placement makes it practical for guests who wish to explore the city’s historic streets, cultural venues and riverside quarter on foot, while local transport links and nearby city amenities provide straightforward access to further attractions.

Facilities

A French patio with a natural vertical garden creates an internal green space, and the property offers services such as a, laundry service for a charge, 24-hour reception, room service and complimentary Wi-Fi. Facilities are adapted for people with reduced mobility, and the hotel offers non-smoking rooms; pets up to 15 kg are accepted in specific room typologies for an additional charge.

Room

Guest accommodation is furnished in an elegant, modern style and equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, flat screen television, work desk and a private safe. Rooms are themed and vary in outlook, with some overlooking the principal streets of Porto and others facing the internal French patio and its plant display. Certain room types offer connecting options and dedicated accessibility features; bathrooms are provided with either a shower or a bath according to room category. Daily replenished complimentary water and juice from the mini-bar, in-room coffee and tea facilities, USB sockets and standard amenities such as bathrobe, slippers and hair dryer are provided.

Sports & Entertainment

The hotel’s gymnasium is a fully equipped space suitable for cardio and strength training and is available around the clock for guests wishing to maintain their fitness routine while away from home. The central location of the hotel places guests within easy walking distance of Porto’s theatre and cultural scene, providing straightforward access to evening performances and city events; for business requirements, meeting and conference rooms are offered within the property.

Dining & Bars

Dining at the hotel centres on a restaurant inspired by Portuguese cuisine that interprets traditional dishes with a contemporary approach, and the historic Cafetaria A Brasileira, which retains its original design and more than 120 years of history. The cafeteria is a local landmark serving light meals, a selection of fine pastries and a speciality coffee roasted in a standard profile, and the hotel also offers in-room dining for those preferring to eat privately.