Porto Riad - Guest House
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Summary of reviewsPorto Riad - Guest House has garnered significant praise for its blend of strategic location, welcoming atmosphere and unique decor, making it a favored choice for travelers visiting Porto. Situated in a calm and secure area, the guest house is just a 15-20 minute walk from the city center and near essential public transport links like the Bolhão and Trindade metro stations, as well as a bus stop at the doorstep. This prime location ensures guests can easily explore major attractions while retreating to a peaceful environment.
The staff at Porto Riad is consistently highlighted as one of its strongest assets, known for their friendliness, attentiveness and helpfulness. The warm reception and valuable tips on exploring the city contribute significantly to the guest experience, enhancing the already cozy and beautifully decorated ambiance that evokes a Moroccan theme.
Breakfast at Porto Riad is generally well-regarded, offering a substantial and tasty start to the day with a variety of options like bread, ham, cheese, cereals, fruit, yogurts, coffee and tea available. While some guests suggest adding more variety, the overall experience of enjoying breakfast in the pleasant garden or courtyard settings is positively noted.
The rooms, decorated in vibrant Indian and Moroccan styles, are frequently praised for their spaciousness, coziness and cleanliness, thanks to daily cleaning services. Some rooms feature private bathrooms and kitchens, adding to their functionality. However, there are occasional issues with noise, darkness and outdated facilities, signaling areas for improvement.
Cleanliness reviews are mixed with some guests finding the spaces impeccably clean and others noting significant cleanliness issues such as dusty surfaces, dirty showers and bad odors. This inconsistency suggests a need for more thorough cleaning protocols.
The beds have elicited both positive and negative feedback. While some guests find them comfortable, others report problems with firmness, worn-out mattresses and even bed bugs, indicating that an upgrade in bed quality and cleanliness could greatly enhance the stay.
Porto Riad is also noted for being pet-friendly, allowing dogs for a small additional charge and offering conveniences like permitting pets during breakfast. This makes it a viable option for travelers with pets, despite a few logistical hiccups.
Overall, Porto Riad - Guest House stands out for its excellent location, welcoming staff, charming decor and generally good breakfast offerings, while there is room for improvement in cleanliness and bed quality.
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The staff at Porto Riad is consistently highlighted as one of its strongest assets, known for their friendliness, attentiveness and helpfulness. The warm reception and valuable tips on exploring the city contribute significantly to the guest experience, enhancing the already cozy and beautifully decorated ambiance that evokes a Moroccan theme.
Breakfast at Porto Riad is generally well-regarded, offering a substantial and tasty start to the day with a variety of options like bread, ham, cheese, cereals, fruit, yogurts, coffee and tea available. While some guests suggest adding more variety, the overall experience of enjoying breakfast in the pleasant garden or courtyard settings is positively noted.
The rooms, decorated in vibrant Indian and Moroccan styles, are frequently praised for their spaciousness, coziness and cleanliness, thanks to daily cleaning services. Some rooms feature private bathrooms and kitchens, adding to their functionality. However, there are occasional issues with noise, darkness and outdated facilities, signaling areas for improvement.
Cleanliness reviews are mixed with some guests finding the spaces impeccably clean and others noting significant cleanliness issues such as dusty surfaces, dirty showers and bad odors. This inconsistency suggests a need for more thorough cleaning protocols.
The beds have elicited both positive and negative feedback. While some guests find them comfortable, others report problems with firmness, worn-out mattresses and even bed bugs, indicating that an upgrade in bed quality and cleanliness could greatly enhance the stay.
Porto Riad is also noted for being pet-friendly, allowing dogs for a small additional charge and offering conveniences like permitting pets during breakfast. This makes it a viable option for travelers with pets, despite a few logistical hiccups.
Overall, Porto Riad - Guest House stands out for its excellent location, welcoming staff, charming decor and generally good breakfast offerings, while there is room for improvement in cleanliness and bed quality.
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About Porto Riad - Guest House
License: 43787/AL
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Location
The location offers the best of both worlds—it provides easy access to the bustling heart of Porto while maintaining a peaceful and quiet environment perfect for relaxation. The guest house's proximity to Rua Catarina shopping street and other key areas further adds to its appeal. Several reviews also highlight the excellent price-to-quality ratio, making it an affordable yet advantageous choice for visitors.
In addition, the friendly and accommodating staff have been noted for their warm welcomes and valuable tips for exploring the city. The guest house also offers a generous and enjoyable breakfast, enhancing the overall experience. Overall, Porto Riad - Guest House stands out as a well-located, clean and welcoming option for travelers looking to explore Porto on foot while enjoying a peaceful stay.
Breakfast
However, some guests feel that the breakfast could benefit from more variety and the inclusion of items like eggs or Portuguese specialties. While many find the breakfast fresh, delicious and sufficient, others mention it as being very simple or basic, made from the cheapest foods, leading some to prefer nearby cafés. Despite this, the experience of having breakfast in the pleasant courtyard or garden settings is commonly enjoyed with the common areas for breakfast contributing to a positive atmosphere.
Overall, while there are some suggestions for improvement, the breakfast at Porto Riad - Guest House is generally well-regarded for being good, fresh and substantial, providing a good start to the day in a charming setting.
Rooms
Guests appreciate the convenience of the location, being a short walk from the metro and not too far from the city center, making it easy to explore Porto. The outdoor terrace and the small garden area provide a nice space to relax. While the private bathrooms and kitchens in some rooms add to the functionality, the decor details enhance the welcoming feel of the accommodations.
However, there are a few points to consider. Some rooms can be dark and noisy and the budget options may lack comfort with basic mattresses and insufficient heating. The facilities are somewhat dated and occasional cleanliness issues have been reported, particularly with dust under beds and in older, less cleaned areas. Despite this, the staff's friendliness and helpfulness often make up for any shortcomings, contributing to a positive overall experience at Porto Riad - Guest House.
Beds
However, numerous guests expressed dissatisfaction with the beds, citing issues such as uncomfortable spring mattresses, lack of firmness and beds that were too soft or too hard. Complaints included sunken, worn-out mattresses, creaky and slanted bed frames and unclean or stiff bedding. Some felt the double beds were too small and mentioned noise disturbances from the beds with even slight movements. One significant concern was the presence of bed bugs, which marred the stay for some guests. Although comfort levels varied, many felt improvements in bed quality and cleanliness could greatly enhance the accommodation experience.
Cleanliness
However, several reviews pointed out significant issues that require attention. Common complaints included dirty and uncleaned rooms, stained toilet paper and dust and hair on the floors. Some guests reported a pervasive bad smell from the bathrooms reaching into their bedrooms, alongside inadequate cleaning efforts that left larger surfaces dusty despite daily cleanings.
Criticism also touched on cleanliness failures like unchanged bedding over several nights, very dirty showers and accumulated dirt in various areas, including breakfast dishes and the kitchen. Additionally, the presence of excessive noise from nearby streets and a nightclub was noted, impacting the overall experience.
In summary, while there are instances of excellent hygiene and well-maintained rooms, the overall cleanliness at Porto Riad - Guest House appears inconsistent, suggesting room for improvement in their cleaning protocols.
Staff
Travelers appreciate the warm reception and the helpful advice on local places to visit and things to do. The staff's professionalism extends to maintaining a welcoming and cozy atmosphere in a beautifully decorated environment that evokes a sense of Morocco. Despite being centrally located, the guest house provides a quiet and tranquil stay, further enhanced by the excellent service.
Guests also commend the staff's ability to handle last-minute bookings and facilitate practical needs like bringing bikes. Overall, the friendliness, helpfulness and attentiveness of the staff at Porto Riad - Guest House significantly contribute to the guests' high satisfaction and enjoyable experience.
Dog Friendly
No, Porto Riad - Guest House doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Porto Riad - Guest House.
Yes, Porto Riad - Guest House welcomes dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at Porto Riad - Guest House.
No, Porto Riad - Guest House doesn't have a gym.
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