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Dorma Essenzia Porto
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Things you'll love
- Gym
- Bar
- Fitness
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Further Reading
Things you'll love
- Gym
- Bar
- Fitness
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Further Reading
Things you'll love
- Gym
- Bar
- Fitness
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Tripadvisor Traveller Rating Based on 58 Reviews
Based on 58 ReviewsTraveller Reviews Ranked #106 of 226 hotels in Porto
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37
Very Good
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Genn said...
Poor breakfast
Travelled on 05/2026
Very bad! There is no enough food, the tables are not cleared! We tried to call for assistance but no one was found! We have been stayed there foe 3 nights and at list 2 mornings was the same situation!...
vicky3581 said...
Short break
Travelled on 02/2026
Excellent location, a short 10mins walk from the station that takes you directly to the airport. It's about 15 - 20mins mins walk to the centre of porto and the main attractions.
The staff were very helpful, recommended local restaurants and a nice park up the road, they even lent me a charger when I realised I'd forgotten one.
Room wasnt massive, I had a twin room, but plenty of storage space, sockets by the bed, ...
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davidtBerkshire said...
Good hotel and very comfortable
Travelled on 07/2025
Stayed here for five nights, hotel was very comfortable, air conditioned rooms and modern bathroom. Friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast available.
Walk to town is about 20 minutes.
Our balcony was very small and had no seating but there was a roof terrace to sit on.
Also highly recommend Manals restaurant directly opposite the hotel, very small but excellent food, we ate there twice.
Also recommend CM tours f...
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MemeWolf said...
Well-priced for what you get
Travelled on 07/2025
A downtown hotel that is within walking distance to many restaurants. Clean rooms, air conditioning, bathrooms with showers, friendly staff. Comfortable beds and pillows.
Not in a touristy area but Uber is fast and inexpensive. Under 20 minutes by Uber to the Luis bridge. Around 10 minutes ride to the historic bookstore. Many neighbourhood breakfasts places for around 15 euros a head for, lets say, eggs Benedict a...
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behuemane said...
Review of Exe Essensia Hotel :Group Stay Experience
Travelled on 06/2025
We booked 10 rooms for my group at the Exe Essensia Hotel, but unfortunately, our stay was far from seamless.
Key Issues:
Room Type Discrepancy: Two months before arrival, we notified the hotel about a language inconsistency on their website (vs. Expedia) regarding bed types (1 bed vs. 2 beds). The reservations team acknowledged our concern but assured us adjustments would be made upon availability instead of reboo...
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