{"id":5772,"date":"2025-12-09T17:05:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T17:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artsoulgroup.com\/portoas1829hotel\/?page_id=5772"},"modified":"2026-03-12T17:05:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:05:50","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.artsoulgroup.com\/portoas1829hotel\/en\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Faqs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Here you will find a list of the most frequently asked questions by our customers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t The Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel<\/a>, located in the historic center of Porto, is a themed boutique hotel that revitalized a building of great architectural and heritage value.<\/p> The building originally housed the \u201cArmaz\u00e9m de Papel ao Murinho de S. Domingos\u201d, which later became one of the most renowned stationery shops in Portugal \u2013 Ara\u00fajo & Sobrinho. Today, it is one of the oldest stationery shops in Europe and has remained in the same family for five generations.<\/p> The store began selling paper and fine goods imported from England to serve the many English merchants living in Porto in the 19th century due to the Port wine trade.<\/p> What started as a small neighborhood stationery shop eventually grew into a thriving business occupying the entire building. Today, the stationery shop still operates on the ground floor next to the hotel reception, and its history and collection are displayed throughout the building.<\/p> Almost 200 years of history waiting to be discovered in the heart of Porto.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t The history of Ara\u00fajo & Sobrinho is clearly present throughout the entire building of the Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel<\/a>. Each floor takes visitors on a journey through time, the very same journey begun by the family almost 200 years ago. What started with the sale of paper imported from England soon evolved into their own workshops for typography, bookbinding and carpentry.<\/p> Travel through time and discover its rich history and collection, from the ground floor, where the stationery shop is located, up to the fourth floor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Yes, Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel is a historic themed hotel inspired by one of Europe’s oldest stationery stores, which is almost 200 years old and has been owned by the same family for five generations.<\/p> On our blog<\/a>, you can find everything about the rich history of Papelaria, a story of evolution intertwined with the history of the city of Porto.<\/p> Stay tuned for our latest news on our blog and social media<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel<\/a> is a themed boutique hotel located in the historic center of Porto, inspired by the history of the iconic Ara\u00fajo & Sobrinho stationery shop, one of the oldest in Europe.<\/p> Housed in a historic building with nearly 200 years of history, the hotel preserves the legacy of this renowned stationery shop, which still operates on the ground floor. Throughout the building, guests can discover elements of its story, from the sale of paper imported from England to the former typography, bookbinding and carpentry workshops.<\/p> More than a hotel, it offers a cultural experience that combines heritage, history and Portuguese hospitality in the heart of Porto.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t The hotel is open 24 hours a day. You can always contact us through the following channels:<\/p> Check-in is available from 3:00 PM.<\/p> If you arrive before 3:00 PM and your room is not yet available, don’t worry!<\/p> Our reception will store your luggage in a secure location.<\/p> If you need to check in early, please ask us about availability. Extra charges may apply.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Check-out must be completed by 12:00 PM.<\/p> If you wish to extend your stay or check out late, please contact reception, subject to availability and additional cost.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t The Porto A. S. 1829 Hotel is located at Largo de S. Domingos, 45-55, 4050-097 Porto. Very close to Rua das Flores, S. Bento Station, Pal\u00e1cio da Bolsa, and Ribeira.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t No, Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel does not have parking. If you bring a car, you must park in one of the public parking lots available in the city of Porto.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Yes, Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel has a restaurant. Galeria do Largo is a restaurant full of soul, in the heart of Porto.<\/p> The restaurant may be closed for lunch and dinner on certain dates. Please check the reservation calendar. Reservations are required.<\/b><\/p> See our restaurant menu<\/a>.<\/p> Galeria do Largo is also popular for group and corporate dinners. For more information, contact the events team: as1829.reservas@artsoulgroup.com ou or through +351 249 530 700 (call to portuguese landline).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t To celebrate love, we suggest our Love Story experience, which includes a special gift: a \u201cLen\u00e7o dos Namorados\u201d from the Minho region.<\/p> Did you know that the Len\u00e7o dos Namorados is part of a centuries-old tradition dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries? These scarves were hand-embroidered by young women in love, expressing their romantic feelings for their beloved. Made of linen fabric and hand-embroidered with cotton thread, the spelling \u201cmistakes\u201d are an integral part of the tradition and cultural heritage of the Minho region.<\/p> This experience also includes sparkling wine and a sweet treat.<\/p> Mark the moment and book this special offer now: as1829@artsoulgroup.com<\/p> Other offers are available, in addition to e-vouchers<\/a> for accommodation and other experiences to pamper, feel and remember.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Because experiences are what we take away from life, Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel, part of the Art and Soul group, offers e-vouchers<\/a> that can be purchased conveniently and easily without leaving home.<\/p> Give your loved ones meaningful experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.<\/p> member.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel offers special discounts for guests through Art and Soul Guest Club rates. You can check the current discounts here<\/a>.<\/p>FAQ'S<\/h4>\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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What is the history behind Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Why is Porto A.S.1829 Hotel inspired by a historic stationery shop?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Is Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel a historic themed hotel?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
What makes this hotel unique in Porto?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
What are the opening hours of Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
(call to portuguese landline)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat are the check-in times?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
What time is check-out?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Where is Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel located?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Does Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel have parking?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Does Porto A. S. 1829 Hotel have a restaurant?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
What offers do you have to celebrate special occasions and Valentine\u2019s Day?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Does Porto A. S. 1829 Hotel offer e-vouchers?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Does Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel offer any discounts for guests?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t