B The Guest

Given this is a three-star review of “B the Guest,” I feel I should start with the negatives before moving to positives. It starts when you get inside, and you’re faced with half of 50 steps to get to the first floor of rooms. Let that sink in: FIFTY steps.||Perhaps I was lucky that there was a friendly maid to help haul up my big bag up the first half of those; later the evening the helpful (and knowledgeable) desk clerk used a dumbwaiter to bring them up the rest of the way. I was certainly lucky that my accommodation was on the first floor of rooms, or I would have had another 30 or so steps yet to go.||Unfortunately, at my 7 am departure time, there was no one to help me schlep my bags down all fifty steps … a struggle made worse by the onset of a bad cold. The breakfast provided was nice though, on my departure day, the breakfast wouldn’t start for another 1 ½ hours. How Portuguese of them?||I misunderstood what this property is, less hotel and more B&B. It was certainly a renovation of a former elegant home, featuring tall ceilings and windows and a lovely living area to enjoy with a complementary glass of port. While not near the Campanha train station (my usual goal), the property offers a great location with lots of shopping and mass transit close by. The room featured a comfortable bed and all the amenities (except hair conditioner, which sadly hoteliers seem to consider out of vogue these days). The WIFI was rock solid.||At 150€ a night, I’m now trying to remember how I wound up choosing this place for my two-day stay in Porto. The other ratings were positive; perhaps it was the ratings it garnished that didn’t include any mention of those staircases. I can understand why a hotelier would leave that detail out; now, you’ve been warned.

Getting to the hotel was easy on the metro (Bolhao stop). Check-in was on the first floor and there was no lift, but there is a luggage lift for the upper floors. The check in was friendly and quick and there was a welcoming glass of port and cake, in the beautifully decorated lounge, which was a lovely touch after a long coach journey to get to Porto. The room was nicely decorated and cool (it topped 33c outside) and also a good size. The location, opposite the Bolhao market, was convenient for many attractions but still relatively quiet. Breakfast, assisted by Carla and Sonaia, had some nice touches with excellent cake, some really fresh fruit, individual rice puddings and proper coffee available on request. Overall, I would thoroughly recommend this hotel.

B the Guest - what a gem. Great location and can be reached from the airport by metro to Bolhao station then a 2 min walk. Could be missed as not that easy to find just a black door inbetween shops but directly across from the bolhao market.|Lots of stairs and no lift but staff on hand to help, luggage to top floors by luggage lift only. Lovely clean rooms and a great place. Breakfast is continental and a shout out to the lady who does the breakfasts (sorry forgot her name) but she makes the jams and quiches and eggs and coffee on request, has a breakfast room or tables set out in the lounge - which is really nice. This used to be a tailors and is on 4 floors. Lovely touch greeted with a glass of port and cake. Would highly recommend for people with no modility problems.

Centrally located hotel in an historic building with amazing furnishings throughout. A great host who answers every question you have and adds lots of additional useful information too. The Buffet Breakfast is lovely and the ladies replenish every item regularly. When they knew we were Vegetarian they made a relevant Quiche each morning. The hotel entrance can be easily missed as it is just a door and the facing staircase looks a challenge however there is always help available for the luggage and it is offered with a smile. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Porto and the market opposite is amazing especially the choice of fresh foods and restaurants on the upper floor - there is a great Vegetarian Restaurant where we ate 3 times!

What a fabulous hotel. We stayed here for our 30th wedding anniversary. Rooms and general areas are spotless. The bed is very comfortable. Lots of choices for breakfast. The staff are very friendly and courteous. Location is right in the center and across from the market. We would highly recommend staying here.

Lovely location opposite market.|Hotel ambience and room excellent.|Breakfast served with lots of options including local cake,tarts etc.|Good value , only issue if not mobile is stairs to rooms. |Staff very helpful with recommendations to eat and welcome drink.

Lovely staff, really nice lounge bar to relax in and the best breakfast in Porto! If you can manage stairs then this is a great place to stay - central location but quiet at night . We had the economy room but even in this the beds were really comfortable . There is a low slope ceiling to this room so perhaps not for bery tall people . However we loved the amazing view over the rooftops. Great to be able to leave your luggage here after check out if you have a late flight .

Great location, the staff are wonderful, friendly, kind. Carla, Sonaia and Carol so so sweet. Arthur helped us with our luggage as there are many stairs and showed us how to get around on the map. The breakfast was excellent so many choices. We stayed 5 days and it’s right across from the Balhao Market