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Reviews of Vila Gale Porto Ribeira 4 stars

Cais das Pedras, Lordelo do Ouro e Massarelos, 4050-499 Porto, Portugal

#117 of 225 hotels in Porto

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 404 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Short wonder stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very nice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    9.0
    Very clean and comfortable hotel in a good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We missed not having tea/coffee making facilities in our room

    The hotel was in a good position for sightseeing, it was very clean with friendly staff. They provided a good selection of food at the breakfast buffet. The hotel was very close to the historic tram stop.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Difficult for Uber to find the front enterance

    Walking distance to conference centre and all the central attractions

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Great stay in Porto
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I was mystified by the need to tell them when I would be coming for breakfast each day.

    The river view was great. Having said that, you couldn't really sit and see out the window because it was so high. It's in a quieter area of town along the river. The room size, for Europe, was good. The staff was great. The rooms all seemed to be named after artists (mine was Paul Cezanne) and there was beautiful artwork on the walls. They also serve their own wines which is a nice touch.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable week in well located hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room a little small but in old building that can’t be helped. Not about the property but a kettle in room would be nice

    Location, nice room overlooking river

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    We had booked a river view room and from the photos on the website were looking forward to a room with a window and ( small) balcony . Our room did indeed have a river view but only when you stood to look out of the window…disappointing although very comfortable.We would still hope to return .

    Excellent location for visiting friends , very good breakfast , comfortable bed and friendly staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable hotel overlooking the river Douro.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location was quiet but further from the centre than expected. The location was not what we expected.As the hotel as called Gala Porto Ribera we thought it would be more in the centre.That said it was a 2 minute walk to the tram so we sued this for travelling into and out of the city. Tea making facilitates in the room would have been a help as would an iron. We have never stayed in a hotel that did not have irons in the room. When we asked to use on we were told we could pay for a pressing service.

    The breakfast was good with a variety of items to choose from. The room was comfortable, and as we asked for a paid upgrade, we had a view of the river. The staff were helpful and the bar and setting area for a small hotel were inviting.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    7.0
    Decent price for the lodging. Expect to pay for taxi service to get to best parts of Porto.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was too far from the city center. I wouldn't stay in the Cais de Ribeira again.

    Hotel was clean and rooms were fairly large for Europe.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    A very comfortable place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, friendly & Helpful staff Very good breakfast Close to cafes & restaurants & historical area

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    Lovely stay along the river.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toiletries they are offer is just a shampoo/body wash combination. This was similar to another hotel I stayed at in Portugal so may be the standard. I prefer better quality toiletries. Next time I will bring my own.

    Location along the river was amazing. Away from the crowds, but close to the sites and had amazing views. The facility itself was lovely. Restaurant and bar on-site. Breakfast was consistently good each day. They also have a cute little gelato cart in the lobby which made for an excellent treat after a long day of walking the city. Highly recommend this hotel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    Enjoyed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Modern

    The position was good away from the crowds

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything excellent

    Excellent

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    Room was very nice. Breakfast was fabulous.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room, great view, clean and nice size bathroom. Breakfast was very nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Wonderful and clean hotel with helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all

    Breakfast amazing Great location for sights Very helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    7.0
    Porto was great, hotel was pretentious
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check-in was laborious, especially with many people checking and only one person doing the check-in

    Room was quiet, breakfast was good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Great birthday stay with a special gift!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slow service in restaurant

    The room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb location in a quiet part of town that was walkable into the centre along the tram route
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The river-view balcony on our extra cost room had a balustrade that was too high to see anything of the river

    Right by the tramlines on the river. Quiet and well kept; cheap parking on site and superb breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    peaceful, quite and a nice comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the only thing I didn’t like was, the hot food, was cold when you went to eat it. Other than that. was great selection

    lovely hotel, great staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No

    Everything’s . Big good flag on the breakfast assistance

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay but it was a quite a walk to the city centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hotel, very friendly staff. Easy 20 minute walk into the old town. Lovely breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    8.0
    This is the hotel we always return to every time we visit Porto
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is conveniently located in the quiet area of Cais das Pedras. It is nice to stroll along the river or take a short tram ride to the historic city center

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    7.0
    Fair, can be improved
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn't a coffee/tea facility in the bedroom, pillows are of poor quality and no toiletries available except soap. I requested 2 single separate beds and found 2 joined up single beds with little space to separate it.

    The location, near public transport.

    Stayed in November 2023

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