NH Collection Porto Batalha, Porto

• You'll have a prime address in Porto's central Batalha district, just a 5-minute walk from São Bento train station and Sé Cathedral and overlooking the historic Praça da Batalha. 
• The modern interiors do a nice job nodding to the building's past as a palace and later a post office.
• Rooms are spacious and comfortable, some with views and terraces overlooking the square.
• A relaxed restaurant just off the lobby offers modern Portuguese-inspired dishes and a carefully curated wine list.
• The indoor pool features hydrotherapy and a whirlpool circuit—a nice treat after a day exploring Porto's hills.

• Some rooms face the neighboring building's walls and rooftops, so make sure to request a view or book one of the fourth-floor rooms with terraces.
• The pool, spa, and gym are on the small side, with the sauna and steam rooms feeling a little cramped. 
• There's no on-site parking, but staff can help arrange paid parking at a nearby sister property.

Authenticity

NH Collection Porto Batalha's bright red building has been a landmark of the area since the 18th century, and for years it served as the city's post office. The grand facade now belies a sleek, modern interior, but the hotel still offers nods to the past with stamp prints adorning the walls and room numbers printed on vintage postcards. You'll find a restaurant and bar on the ground floor, which serves Portuguese-inspired dishes under the original arched stone ceiling, and a helpful staff of locals eager to assist you with city tips and insider recommendations.

Location

Nestled in Porto's central Batalha district, the hotel sits at the end of Rua de Santa Catarina and overlooks a romantic square complete with a Baroque church and the Teatro Nacional São João. You can stroll to the São Bento train station and the Sé Cathedral in under 10 minutes, while the Livrario Lello bookstore and the Torre dos Clérigos are within 15 minutes. A 5-minute walk takes you to the Bolhao metro station, which connects to the airport in under 30 minutes. There's no parking available on-site, but the hotel can help you arrange to park in the paid lot of their sister property nearby.

Rooms & Bathrooms

The hotel's 100+ rooms feel airy and modern, with large windows, pale wood floors, cream and beige furnishings, and pops of the building's signature red. A stamp print above the bed ties in with the post office theme, and each room includes a good-sized desk, a Nespresso machine, and a sleek bathroom with double sinks and a rain-effect shower. Some rooms overlook the neighboring building's walls and rooftop, so make sure to request a view if you want something more picturesque, or book one of the fourth-floor Premium options for a terrace. Family and adjoining rooms are available and sleep up to four. 

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