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Hotel Residencial Universal

2.0 of 5
Av. Aliados 38 | 1st floor, Porto 4000-064, Portugal
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Hotel Residencial Universal
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Prague, Czech Republic
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17 reviews 17 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

The Hotel have perfect location for exploring the city. I was in 5th floor, with very nice view. Unfortunatelly the rooms are poor, small and you can hear all conversations of your neighbours. Bathroom and heating was ok. Breakfast and payed wifi connection was very poor also. Probably you pay the high price for the location.

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Netherlands
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48 hotel reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

To enter this hotel you have to climb steep stairs (there is no elevator to the reception). With the key you will get the remote for the tv and the airconditioning. Both we didn't used because the room itself is small and very basic. Our room was on the second floor above the reception and it was very noisy when... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

This is going to be short & sweet... Perfect location, great service, great price, very nice rooms and a good breakfast! This Hotel fulfills all the needs, after all, you're not going to sit in the room all day anyway, you're going to out and about... I liked staying here with the only drawback is parking.... Which is a shame.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

I booked this hotel for its location--close to the train station that is almost right around the corner. The best things about the place was its location and price. The worst thing is the very large flight of stairs you must carry your luggage up to get to the front desk. There is a handicapped stair elevator that could be... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2012

We booked a special offer (a romantic one). The room was nice and clean although rather small. We enjoyed the viwe very much. The staff was very helpful and kind. As for the breakfast it was just quite regular, bot nothing to complain about. I really recommend this hotel for a visit in Porto. It is cheap and its location... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

This hotel is right in the center of the city, very close to the main attractions. The room was very clean and the staff very friendly and helpful. The room could be bigger and more sound proof.

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Dublin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Hotel is perfectly located, few minutes away from Ribeira, plenty good places to have a tasty snack&drink. Easy access to all main attractions Light breakfast in the morning. We had a wake up call very early on departure and breakfast was provided at the bar. Multilingual Staff. Rooms clean but quiet tiny with a poor view at the back but... More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

I stay here every time I go to Porto. The location is great. Walk out the front door to the Avenida dos Aliados, right in the city center. Restaurants, cafes, shops Metro and buses. This is not a modern hotel. The only downfall is that you have to carry your luggage up or down one set of stairs to or... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

I was in Porto just for 3 nights and booked Residencial online paying only 85 euros for the whole stay with breakfast. The hotel is located within minutes from Trindade station from where a train takes you to the airport. I was quite pleased with the lobby, although the room was horrible. At first, I wanted to check out but... More

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huniversal, Manager at Hotel Residencial Universal, responded to this review
15 March 2012

little correction to the customer review: we don't have rooms with shared bathroom, what we have is some bathrooms on the corridors for use of guests after check out. toiletries aren't available on room, but may be request for free on the reception. More

London, United Kingdom
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15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

Very friendly staff on arrival. It is in a great location as it is near the metro and on the main square! The room was really small but clean and the bed was comfortable. Although it is clean, the colour scheme leaves much to be desired and there are plumbing pipes in the roof of the bathroom that is clearly... More

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Additional Information about Hotel Residencial Universal

Address: Av. Aliados 38 | 1st floor, Porto 4000-064, Portugal
Region: Portugal > Northern Portugal > Porto District > Porto
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #59 of 90 hotels in Porto
Price range (per night): S$50 - 87
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located in an elegant and old avenue "Avenida dos Aliados," in the heart of the historical center of Porto, the Hotel Universal is surrounded by some of the most emblematic buildings of this city and in a central point to reach on foot touristic sights one can’t miss such as: The City Hall, Trindade Church, S. Bento Railway Station, Clérigos Tower, The Cathedral Douro Riverhood. If you want to go further, you have a railway station or an underground station both in less than 3 minutes on foot. One can’t miss neither a boat trip through the magnificent Douro River, nor the night view of the old part of the town near the river, where you can taste a good meal and a delightful Porto wine. Our hotel offers you a personalized service in a joyful, comfortable and inviting atmosphere. We guarantee the best prices and we’ll help our guests to get the most out of their trip calling our receptionists’ advice. ... more   less 
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