Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city, offers visitors a rich blend of history, culture, and culinary delights. Explore the UNESCO-listed Ribeira district, cruise the Douro River, and sample world-famous Port wine in historic cellars. With vibrant markets, stunning azulejo-tiled buildings, and charming streets, Porto promises an unforgettable and authentic Portuguese experience.
1. The Yeatman
2. Intercontinental Porto
3. The Largo
4. Torel Palace Porto
5. Maison Albar Le Monumental Palace
6. Vincci Porto
7. Vinha Boutique Hotel
8. The Rebello
1. The Yeatman
Forbes Travel Guide writes, “Picturesquely perched on the south bank of the Duoro River, The Yeatman Hotel celebrates the best of its homeland in spectacular style. A robust wine theme flows freely throughout the luxury hotel. The motif pays homage to the UNESCO World Heritage City’s roots as the home base for the plethora of English port houses that set up camp here in the 19th century. Historical photos and maps paired with Victorian-inspired furnishings provide a posh setting for sipping on the hotel’s signature beverage, while a decanter-shaped pool and vino-focused spa treatments elevate the port-themed property to chic, modern heights.”
Presidential Suite
The Presidential suite, situated on the 5th floor, 1,830-sq.ft., it has its own private swimming pool and garden with panoramic views. The 1,238-sq.ft. terrace provides views of the Porto skyline.
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2. Intercontinental Porto
Forbes Traveler Guide says, “Grand is an appropriate descriptor for InterContinental Porto Palacio das Cardosas. Spanning an entire city block, the restored 18th-century palace retains all of its Belle Époque grandeur, from the stately façade to the marble-clad lobby that gleams in the light of Swarovski crystal chandeliers and sconces. The luxury hotel may exude old-world charm but there’s nothing stuffy about the historically inspired interiors. Wing-backed armchairs in the English library-themed bar enjoy a contemporary facelift with black, white and pink upholstery while crisp white walls sport brilliantly colored works of modern art framed by classic molding.”
Presidential Suite
The 1,350-sq.ft. Presidential Suite offers two bedrooms with a terrace in a duplex layout.
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3. The Largo
The Telegraph says, “Five glorious heritage buildings at the end of Porto’s oldest street have been re-imagined to house 16 suites and two rooms – all essays in understated luxury. A fleet of cars and even a boat ensure you explore the area comfortably, while superb food comes courtesy of London-based Portuguese chef Nuno Mendes.”
Duplex Penthouses
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4. Torel Palace Porto
The Telegraph reports, “The Palacete Campos Navarro, built in 1861 and one of the finest examples of Porto’s period of romantic architecture, is crowned by an impressively ornate claraboia or skylight. It is now open as a hotel, housing 24 tastefully opulent bedrooms, a wellness room, a patisserie and gastronomic restaurant, Blind.”
Royal Suite
The 750-sq. Royal Suite features double-height ceilings.
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5. Maison Albar Le Monumental Palace
Forbes Travel Guide reports, “Portugal meets Paris in stunning art deco style at Maison Albar – Le Monumental Palace. The aptly named hotel is indeed monumental, thanks to its prestigious address along the Avenida dos Aliados and impressive neo-Gothic façade, dating back to 1923. Inside, the luxury Porto hotel oozes updated Old World opulence — think gray-hued Portuguese marble floors and vintage-style settees outfitted in bold, modern colors. The grand surrounds go hand in hand with sublime service and dining experiences.”
Suite Monumentale
The largest suite spans 950-sq.ft.
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6. Vincci Porto
The Independent says, “Not a city person? West of center, past the twin steeples of the stunning Massarelos church, an Art Deco former fish market now functions as an homage to vintage design, with walnut-panelled rooms furnished for a Mad Men tryst. Lounge in low-slung designer chaises in the marble foyer, with its double-height whalebone roof, then climb to the rooftop bar for vistas over a helipad to Arrábida bridge.”
Porto Suite
The 820-sq.ft. suite features city views and a private terrace.
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7. Vinha Boutique Hotel
The Telegraph reports, “This renovated 16th-century manor, on the banks of the Douro in a quiet part of Vila Nova da Gaia, offers 38 beautifully designed rooms, cuisine by Michelin two-star chef Henrique Sá Pessoa, and the only Sisley Spa in northern Portugal. After a long day’s sightseeing, it makes for a blissful sanctuary to come back to.”
Vinha Master Suites
The two 900-sq.ft. Vinha Master Suites feature private balcony, separate bedrooms and river views.
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8. The Rebello
The Telegraph reports, “The Bomporto group’s third hotel in Portugal, after Lisbon outposts the Lumiares and the Vintage, offers 103 suites housed in 19th-century industrial buildings on the edge of the Douro River. It comes with a rooftop bar; a cocooning spa that has a pool and a restaurant that serves Portuguese comfort food to share.”
Three-Bedroom Duplex Suite
The 1,250-sq.ft. Duplex Suite includes three bedrooms, each with ensuite bath, a large living and dining area, and spacious terrace.
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