Gran Cruz House – A Favorite for Families in Porto
About the Hotel
Unique Themed Rooms
Gran Cruz House has seven rooms, each inspired by the Porto Cruz campaign's 'Women in Black' imagery. Every room includes air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box, a desk, and a private bathroom with a shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries. Some rooms feature a balcony with views of the Douro River or Ribeira Square. Rooms have either carpeted or parquet floors and soundproof walls.
Casario Restaurant & Cellar
The onsite restaurant, Casario, serves Portuguese dishes with a fine dining twist, such as marinated sea bass and rice with cockles. Breakfast is served à la carte from 8am to 11am and includes local breads, pastries, fruit, yogurt, ham, cheese, pancakes, and eggs cooked to order. The restaurant has a balcony overlooking the Douro River with emerald green tabletops, wood and wicker chairs, and red armchairs. A cellar holds over 60 wine references, including Port, Douro, Moscatel, Sparkling, Madeira, and Gin.
Historic Riverside Location
Gran Cruz House is located in one of Porto's oldest squares, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a facade unchanged since 1936. It overlooks the historic port district of Vila Nova de Gaia. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from São Bento Metro Station, 0.5 km from Ribeira Square and Ponte de Dom Luis I, and 20 km from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport.
Service and Staff
Staff at the restaurant are knowledgeable about local cuisine and wines. The hotel offers free international calls and laptop-friendly workspaces in rooms.
Nearby Landmarks
Popular points of interest near the hotel include Ribeira Square (0.5 km), Porto Cathedral (0.5 km), House of the Prince (0.5 km), Fernandine Wall (0.5 km), Church of Saint Ildefonso (1.5 km), Avenida dos Aliados (1.5 km), and Jardins do Palacio de Cristal (2.5 km).
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor