BessaHotel BoavistavsTorel Avantgarde
Both BessaHotel Boavista and Torel Avantgarde are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Torel Avantgarde scores marginally better than BessaHotel Boavista. Torel Avantgarde comes in at #35 in Porto with positive reviews from 3 sources such as Time Out, Lonely Planet and Wallpaper.
BessaHotel Boavista
Rua Dr. Marques de Carvalho, 111, Porto 4100-325, Portugal
From $59/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Oyster
Upscale
"There are 109 spacious and contemporary rooms at this four-pearl hotel in Porto’s Boavista neighborhood." Full review
Lonely Planet
"BessaHotel sports a clean, minimalist aesthetic." Full review
Torel Avantgarde
Rua da Restauracao 336, Porto 4050-501, Portugal
From $150/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
The Telegraph
8.0
"This eclectic and charming 47-room hotel offers river views and strikingly designed rooms that reject minimalism in favour of bold colours." Full review
Wallpaper
"On a hill in the middle of town overlooking the glinting River Douro, Porto’s newest five-star hotel pays homage to the best of Portuguese arts and crafts." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Named after prominent avant-garde artists, designers and musicians – from Warhol to Nina Simone – the luxe rooms and suites are decorated in rich colours and fabrics." Full review
Time Out
"Everything you see there is Portuguese - from the sofas to the chandeliers, through to the furs and artwork on display - and it can all be purchased online." Full review