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Castelo de Santa CatarinavsInterContinental Porto - Palacio Das Cardosas, an IHG Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas is the choice of most reviewers compared to Castelo de Santa Catarina. InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas comes in at 96 with accolades from 12 publications such as Frommer's, On the Grid and Oyster.
Castelo de Santa Catarina
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet
R. Santa Catarina 1347, Porto 4000-457, Portugal
From $59/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Family Friendly
Frommer's "Today the tile-covered exterior walls almost give an encapsulated history of Portugal." Full review
Michelin Guide "This astonishing fairy-tale villa complete with a crenellated tower...provides reasonably priced, comfortable accommodation only 10 minutes from Porto's centre."
OysterMid-Range
"Castelo de Santa Catarina is a historic mid-range hotel that's a five-minute walk from the Marques Metro station, north of Porto's historic core." Full review
Lonely Planet "Castelo Santa Catarina is a whimsical, late-19th-century, pseudo-Gothic castle, a fabulously over-the-top hideaway in palm-shaded, azulejo-smothered gardens complete with its own chapel." Full review
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Choose between more elegant, period-furnished doubles in the castle and smaller rooms in a modern annexe.
InterContinental Porto - Palacio Das Cardosas, an IHG Hotel
Star Service Michelin Guide Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
On the Grid
Time Out Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
Praca Liberdade 25, Porto 4000-322, Portugal
From $163/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service "Overlooking Liberdade Square, in an implausibly gorgeous old city location, with views of Oporto's baroque spires and UNESCO-recognized antique architecture, this is one of InterContinental's best." Full review
Michelin Guide "Menu: 20€- 65€ - Carte: 40€-56€"
OysterLuxury
"InterContinental Porto Palacio das Cardosas is a luxury hotel housed in an 18th-century palace, and interiors are elegant and refined." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler86.3
"A 105-room hotel on Praça da Liberdade, Porto’s elegant Belle Époque main square, in the heart of the city’s Old Town." Full review
Jetsetter "Stunning city center sleep housed in a newly renovated 18th Century palace, steps from Oporto’s top sights." Full review
Afar Magazine "Spend a quiet, comfortable night in 5-star accommodations at the Porto Intercontinental." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The five-star InterContinental lies in the heart of Porto’s historic centre and is the gem in Porto’s accommodation crown." Full review
On the Grid "Palacio Cardosas is a majestic hotel that dates from the 19th century." Full review
Time Out "Take a relaxing bath in the marble bathroom before choosing from eight types of pillows at bedtime. For further relaxation, book a massage or facial in the hotel spa. " Full review
Lonely Planet "In a painstakingly restored former palace on the central Praça da Liberdade, this is a top choice for business and leisure visitors." Full review
