Best Luxury Hotels in Porto
This charming dockside town offers visitors history, delicious food, sumptuous wine and characterful locals by the bucket load. The town has an edgy, urban side but continues to entrance thanks to its rich history and culture. Explore the undulating backstreets of Miragaia or Massarelos or head to the docks for a snapshot of seaside life. The city’s alleys in the historic centre are illustrated with beautiful street art and ancient buildings are interspersed with contemporary 21st-century creations making this cityscape a tapestry of influences. Of course, no visit to Porto would be complete without tasting some of the incredible culinary offerings and sampling from the amazing local port cellars. Ready to go? Check out our favourite hotels in this rich city…
Norte Region, Porto
Village by Boa
TLE Recommends: Explore the conceptual heart of Village by Boa, a small outdoor area beyond the suites, behind the small houses. It’s only a small turf but a tree grows out of a wooden table around which a bunch of short wooden stalls stand. It’s right next to an old brick wall and overlooks the busier centre of Porto. On a sunny day, it’s beautifully peaceful and encourages day-dreaming and imagining how families used to live in this little community centuries ago. Part hotel, part apartment, Village by Boa is a self-styled ‘Aparthotel’ with a slick and tidy design inspired by nature. Expect each accommodation to house kitchens large enough to cook for the whole family and don’t forget to take advantage of the popcorn machine. It’s an impressively central location from which to explore Porto’s rich and varied history and the market shop sells design friendly souvenirs which veer towards a gastronomic and alcoholic bent.
Norte Region, Porto
M Maison Particulière Porto
(4 stars)This hotel is located in Porto old town in a beautiful 16th-century building that has the charm and feel of a classic Parisian hotel. The whole hotel has an old-world luxurious feel to it and its rooms are decorated with one-off furnishings, stucco detailing, high ceilings and paintings hung on the walls. Facilities in the hotel include WiFi and a library to relax and soak up the atmosphere. A hearty breakfast is served in the morning to begin a day of exploring Porto where many sights are just a short walk away.
Norte Region, Porto, Baixa
G.A Palace Hotel
(5 stars)Located near many of the city’s main attractions including Plaza da Batalha, São Vento Station and the Clerics Tower, the five-star Hotel G.A. Palace offers guests a unique and luxurious atmosphere in what was once a neoclassical palace. The hotel presents 65 rooms stylishly appointed rooms, across a range of categories – catering for couples, families and suite options for the ultimate in luxury stays. The garden and spa area is the place to relax the body and mind and indulge in a treatment, or sip on a cocktail and freshly prepared snacks. Guests can work up a sweat in the fitness centre before enjoying dinner at the Acqua restaurant which serves dishes that perfectly pair Italian flair with local traditions. This is a truly elegant addition to
Norte Region, Porto
Timbre Virtudes
(5 stars) TLE Recommends: It’s relatively rare for a room or even a suite to have its own jacuzzi, let alone a medium sized one with impressive lighting system, strong jets and Bulgari shower gel to help create an ever growing bubble bath. Miss at your peril! Located close to the River Douro in the charming Miragaia district and in front of a magical but practically vertical park, Timbre Virtudes is very much its own hotel. Quiet, dignified, steeped in history, the renovation of three historic and aristocratic family homes has kept the granite bricks and many original features admirably in tact. Of particular note are the ‘flirting’ benches which feature in a handful of room – maids used to overlook the nearby passageway and engage with suitors below. Enjoy the excellent Través restaurant and bespoke cocktails made at the bar by mixologist, Bruno.
