Exe Essenzia, PortoExe Essenzia in Porto, Portugal has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 44 of 133 hotels we score in Porto. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $141 a night (cached, not a live quote).Exe Essenzia is a four-star hotel located in the Cedofeita district of Porto. The building contains 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring contemporary furniture and warm colour schemes. It serves business travellers and tourists who want to be near Clerigos Tower and Casa da Musica. On-site facilities include a gym, a private parking garage, and a buffet breakfast service. The hotel is situated in a neighbourhood known for its shops and cafes. While the rooms are spacious and well-maintained, there is no tea or coffee making equipment provided inside the guest rooms.What stands out

Spacious air-conditioned rooms

On-site gym and parking

Central Cedofeita location

Helpful staff

Watch out for

No in-room coffee or tea

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