We stayed a total of four nights: 3 nights while going north, and one night on the way back. It is a 15 minute walk from the historic district and the central transportation hub. It is two blocks from the supermarket (Pingo Doce) and near all kinds of restaurants. There is a pedestrian-only market strip nearby, and it is probably less than a 30 minute walk to the waterfront (plaza de Ribeira). However everywhere involves a steep incline. Wear your walking shoes. (Maybe a walking stick). The people were pleasant. We elected to ride the hop-on hop-off bus (blue line) which includes free wine tasting. If you know where you want to go get the Porto Card. It will pay for itself with savings. We ate at the Cafe Santiago 3 times for the famous Francesinha sandwich. The sandwiches are sold everywhere but this is the first place I go to and they accept Visa. For under $20 the sandwich that includes fries and a beer sauce, a salad, two appetizers, and two beers that leaves two of you ready for a siesta.The hotel offers a simple breakfast: coffee, juice, ham, cheese, rolls, yogurt, fruit, pastries. Way to start your day. Carry luggage a few steps to the elevator. Free parking. You can, but I don't think you can do much better than this place. Friendly.