HF Ipanema ParkvsTorel Avantgarde
Both HF Ipanema Park and Torel Avantgarde are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, HF Ipanema Park is the choice of most writers compared to Torel Avantgarde. HF Ipanema Park comes in at #17 in Porto with accolades from 3 publications including Frommer's, Fodor's and Oyster.
HF Ipanema Park
Rua de Serralves, 124, Porto 4150-702, Portugal
From $96/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Built in 1991, this elegant hotel is the blockbuster modern hotel in Porto, rising 15 floors and filled with grand comfort, a 15-minute taxi ride from the heart of town." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"HF Ipanema Park is a three-and-a-half-pearl chain hotel that's at least a 10-minute drive to Porto's major sights." Full review
Fodor's
"This elegant hotel tower, which is part of the HF hotel collection, is a 15-minute taxi ride from the center of town, but what it lacks in centrality, it makes up for in on-site facilities, including an outdoor swimming pool, kids playroom, bike rentals, and more." 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