Description
Pestana Porto - A Brasileira is a 5 star hotel located in downtown Porto, 4 minutes walking distance from the iconic Avenida dos Aliados and 12 minutes away from the Ribeira district. Built in the famous Porto’s A Brasileira Café, the first to serve coffee in a cup on the early 20th century, and recognized with the slogan “ the best coffee comes from A Brasileira". The new Historical has managed to preserve the building’s original architectural features. This luxury hotel, nearby the Sá da Bandeira Theatre and the famous São Bento Train Station, offers a gymnasium, 2 meeting rooms, a restaurant inspired by Portuguese Cuisine, a French Patio a with natural vertical garden and the A Brasileira café which boasts over 115 years history. The 89 rooms and suites are distributed across several floors, each being thematically tied one of the spices or products imported during the Portuguese maritime expansion on the 15th and 16th centuries. They are: ANISE, COFFEE, CINNAMON, TEA, CHOCOLATE and PINK PEPPER. All room types have Wi-Fi, LCD TV and USB charger for smartphones and tablets. Some rooms also offer Breathtaking views over the picturesque rooftops of Porto Historical Centre. ROOMS The rooms and suites of this new hotel are decorated in line with the spice’s thematic, in an exclusive and luxurious environment. With LCD TV and access to free Wi-Fi, your stay will be in a comfortable, sophisticated and relaxing atmosphere! RESTAURANTS AND SERVICES The restaurant is inspired by traditional Portuguese cuisine. The textures and shapes always feature a contemporary and constantly renewed identity. The flavors and aromas will find general recognition and are sure to stir up memories of people and places. The " A Brasileira" Café, with more than 115 years of history, reopens its doors, in its original layout to satisfy true coffee lovers. An all day time menu will be available, which will include light meals and a wide selection of fine pastries. The aromas released by our Specialty Coffee dedicated to traditional roasted coffee, as well as its unique texture and flavors, promise to reinstate “A Brasileira” into the list of the most emblematic cafés in the country. If you need to organize a meeting or event we have 2 rooms at your disposal , ideal for any set-up, with a maximum area of 90 m2. DESTINATION AND LOCATION Pestana Porto – A Brasileira is located in the heart of the city of Porto, which has been voted 3 times as Europe’s best destination, by European Consumers Choice. This hotel is just a few minutes walk from the main tourist attractions (Avenida dos Aliados, Bairro dos Clérigos, São Bento Station, Mercado do Bolhão and Rua de Santa Catarina). The historic Ribeira district, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, is just 2 km from this hotel. As you make your stay in one of Europe’s oldest cities, take a cruise on the Douro River. You can also take the historic train to the Douro Valley and visit the famous Porto Wine Vineyards. Make sure to visit the main monuments such as : the Palácio da Bolsa, Sé Cathedral, Torre dos Clérigos, the Serralves Foundation, the Lello bookshop, Casa da Música, Café Majestic and the art galleries on Rua Miguel Bombarda. Pestana Porto – A Brasileira is 20 minutes from the Porto International Airport, 4 minutes from the São Bento Station and 10 minutes from the Campanhã station.
