The House of Sandeman
About The House of Sandeman
The House of Sandeman is located in Vila Nova de Gaia, within the historic building of the Port Wine Cellars of Sandeman. With scenic Porto and Douro River views, this riverfront property also provides guests with a restaurant. This unique and comfortable boutique property comes with double rooms and dormitories, all featuring views, with some even having views of Porto and the river. Some units include a private bathroom while other have access to shared bathroom facilities. Free toiletries and towels are provided for every guest. There is a 24-hour front desk. The property's riverfront restaurant and bar provides views of Oporto and also has live music on select nights. The surrounding area includes a wide range of popular restaurants. Porto's historic downtown area is a short 10-minute walk away, via the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge, and features a multitude of bars, restaurants and cafés. Bicycles are available for rent at the property, for guests who wish to discover the surroundings in a more leisurely manner. The historic Ribeira area of Porto is a short 8-minute walk from the property. Popular landmarks like the Clérigos Church and the São Bento Train Station are within a 10-minute drive. Local points of interest like Gaia Cable Car are reachable within 656 feet. Porto's International Airport is 7.5 mi away. License Number(s): 71769/AL
Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- On-site dining
- Bar / lounge
- Café / coffee shop
- Breakfast available
- Business center
- Express check-in / check-out
- Concierge
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Full kitchen / kitchenette
- In-room refrigerator
- In-room microwave
- Family friendly
- Airport shuttle
- Smoke-free property
- Air conditioning
- In-room safe
Reviews
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You must try the the homemade pumpkin jam ! It’s too die for
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Unique property, loads of space and clean amenities.
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I really like the property
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The only downsides were 1) in late April the AC would not turn on - the mgr told me it was too early in the season, that i should just open the windows. Yes! I love to open the windows...however 2) there is a nightclub almost next door and the rooftop music was blaring until midnight some nights. Which would have been fine if i could have closed the windows and turned the AC!
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Only the decoration, the location and the stuff I can talk about, since I had to leave the same night I arrived! I left in the middle of the night caz I found 3 bugs on me!! On the top of the dark room! The bed BUGs! I was scrolling on my phone in the dark and I saw 3 bugs on me and on my bed!!! can you believe that! I jumped out and took my bag and everything outside and I was wearing my pyjama! I try to find another hotel at 1am! Thanks god a friend of mine in Lisbon, knows a friend in Porto who offer me a stay overnight! and I booked another hotel in the morning and I let!! The reception said that's first time we have this!! While I can see many comments talking about BUGs many years ago! But unfortunately too late! However, he was nice and worried about me how am I spend the night and offer a separate room but I refused caz I do not want to carry any bugs with me to my home! And he requested a full refund without even asking! It's really too bad that you ignore such a thing in this nice place!
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Comfortable and conveniently located; staff are incredibly nice, and accommodating. WiFi is strong, breakfast is delicious, and the beds are perfect. I’m really sad I couldn’t stay longer - everyone was so kind and helpful!
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Staff was very nice, room was stylish and had a televisión with many stations, great location
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Great location and breakfast. Very friendly staff. Comfortable environment.
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Location, heritage of the building, shared common spaces, beautiful views, access to Port Caves / Cellars Lots of stairs
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I will pile on with the excellent reviews! Probably the best hostel I have ever stayed at! Ummmm, nothing!
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The staff are wonderful! Made me feel so welcome and taken care of.
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Excellent Location, Great View I book a Superior Room with a River and City View. I was given a Handicap accessible room when other Superior rooms were available. The room did have a view, but the bathroom had no vanity and had a shower curtain that didn’t keep water from flowing on the bathroom floor.
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Excellent location on the riverfront, very spacious and clean facilities, free breakfast, activities organized through hostel, close to many Wine cellars. Shampoo and bodywash not included with stay. Bed and mattress were not comfy.
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The location was ideal, the staff were very friendly, the room was beautiful and well appointed, the common area was super comfy and inviting and the breakfast delicious! We loved all of it!
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A total stay of three nights (one before I started my Camino de Santiago walk and two at the end) says it all - a true gem of a place in Porto. All three of the nights I stayed were wonderful, there was nothing I did not like.
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The location was exactly what I needed. One of the male staff members who checked us was okay on check in, however the next morning when I made a small request he was extremely rude.
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Very clean, nice staff, location, fun furnishings The bed was lumpy, pillow horrible
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Great Staff that were very personable and gave great recommendations. Super location and views. Room was large and great firm mattress. Very nice breakfast to start day.
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Location and staff were fabulous Na
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Reasonably priced accommodation and personable and attentive staff. Nothing comes to mind.
