Very nice hotel. First impressions were a bit off putting from the outside as the area looked like quite a dump, i.e. building work started and left unfinished ..... But the hotel can't be held responsible for that and once you step inside it's smart and clean. Very nice friendly staff checked us in. The room was quite large and clean. Unfortunately there was no tea or coffee making facilities in the room neither was there a fridge or microwave which is always quite useful if spending a few days at the same place. The air-conditioning ran quietly which made a nice change to the usual noisy ones we have had to suffer on previous occasions....and windows which could be opened! Breakfast in the morning consisted of a variety of cereals, juices, cold meat, cheese, scrambled eggs, bacon, rolls, croissants, yoghurt, coffee, tea, and as it was a help yourself buffet every one did! Very convenient for Porto airport as well as access to the coast and the very many places of interest Portugal has.