Hotel 705 Porto Prime Hotel: cosy and family-friendly
705: a tribute to the oldest hotel in the world.
705 is an unusual name for an hotel.
And at www.lisbonne-affinités.com we immediately wondered about the origin of this original name.
The explanation is simple. The owners of Hotel 705 Porto wanted to pay tribute to the oldest hotel in the world: it was founded in the year 705 and is still in business.
The hotel is called “Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan”.
The 705 is easier to pronounce, and must use the name in english : Seven O Five.
The establishment falls into the “flat hotel” category. In fact, it offers all the freedom of a flat and all the amenities of an hotel.
An exceptional 2-in-1 in the heart of the capital of northern Portugal
Comfortable flats
The 28 studios and 13 flats are spacious, ranging from 38 square metres (1 until 3 people) for the smallest to 58 square metres for the largest (until 5 people). They have one or two bedrooms, depending on the category.
All have a sofa and a well-equipped kitchenette. It has a fridge, dishwasher, oven and microwave.
Plenty of crockery for light meals. Above all, the glassware and ceramics are elegant. A good point.
There is no missing coffee machine (pods) or iron.
A table and armchairs adorn the dining area.
The use of space is clearly defined between night and day: a living-dining room separated from the bedroom by wardrobes.
A functional hotel
705 serves breakfast, which is included in the overnight stay. It’s copious: milk, coffee, tea, bread, butter, jam, orange juice, pastries, cornflakes, fruit and yoghurt.
And it’s served to you on a tray, at the door, at the time you ask for. And a good mark for the punctuality of the service.
These breakfasts are prepared externally, but the drinks are hot or cold, depending. And the microwave and fridge are there if you need them.
You can choice wjthout breakfast.
Hotel 705 is particularly popular with families. It’s convenient and allows independence when travelling with young children, for example.
The good soundproofing means that everyone, solo or with the family, can enjoy the space.
And it’s tested by www.lisbonne-affinités.com
A great location in Porto
705 is very well located, just 5 minutes from the Marquês metro station, which takes you to Santa Catarina, in the heart of Porto, in 15 minutes.
So you can leave your car behind and visit the city by public transport. Porto has a good metro network.
The hotel provides 16 parking spaces.
Reception is always open and the welcome is excellent. The receptionist or concierge accompanies you to the flat to explain the operating details.
No magnetic access card, but a digital code that must be memorised.
Reception has a bar with a list of snacks, as well as a bar in the garden at the back of the hotel. It is located on a terrace.
The hotel does not have a swimming pool.
An informed 705 hotel
The hotel is located
rue de Faria Guimaraes, nº515.
tel: +351 222433 343 or mobile: +351 937 304 756
info@seven-o-five.com
website: https://www.seven-o-five.com/
Prices vary according to flat size, garden view and season. But even in summer they are affordable, starting at 160 euros/night.
The “seven-o-five” hotel is the first in a series of establishments that the Portuguese Teppe group is in the process of bringing to market.