InterContinental Porto - Palacio Das Cardosas, an IHG HotelvsPestana Palacio do Freixo
Both properties are recommended by expert writers. On balance, InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas is the choice of most reviewers compared to Pestana Palacio do Freixo. InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas comes in at 96 with positive reviews from 12 reviews such as On the Grid, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
InterContinental Porto - Palacio Das Cardosas, an IHG Hotel 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€"
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Traveler
86.3
"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 Telegraph
9.0
"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
Pestana Palacio do Freixo
Estrada Nacional 108, 4300 Campanha - Porto, Porto 4300-316, Portugal
From $347/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"One of the country’s newest pousadas is an 87-room gem improbably created from a magnificent 1742 baroque palace...and an adjoining eighteenth-century brick flour mill. ... The new best bet in Porto." Full review
Star Service
"Set on the banks of the Douro, on the east side of the Arrabida Bridge, a short five-minute taxi ride to the old city, and looking out across the river toward Vila Novia." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Palacio do Freixo is an elegant, historic hotel situated on the Douro River." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Unlikely pairing of an 18th-century palace and neighbouring flour mill creates one of Porto’s most luxurious accommodation options, and offers quiet reprieve for guests seeking comfort and relaxation." Full review
Time Out
"If you fancy feeling like a prince or princess on your next trip to Porto, book yourself into an 18th century palace at the Palácio do Freixo." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
5.0
"Overlooking the picturesque Douro River, this hotel impresses travelers with its spacious rooms and elegant decor." Full review
Frommer's
"Only the 18th-century formal garden and its gently trickling fountain separate this magnificent Baroque palace from the River Douro." Full review