Porto A.S. 1829 HotelvsTorel Avantgarde
Both Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel and Torel Avantgarde are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel scores slightly higher than Torel Avantgarde. Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel comes in at 77 with praise from 4 publications including Oyster, On the Grid and The Telegraph.
Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel
Largo de Sao Domingos 50, Porto 4045-545, Portugal
From $131/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"This handsome blue townhouse sits on one of Porto’s liveliest squares, bang in the heart of Ribeira." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"One of Europe’s oldest stationary shops has been converted into a modern yet cosy hotel in the heart of Porto’s downtown area." Full review
On the Grid
"This lovely hotel features large rooms, some of which offer amazing panoramic views of downtown, Ribeira. This former stationery store has been lovingly restored with glamour." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range boutique has modern-vintage decor that pays homage to the neighboring historic stationary store that opened in 1829." Full review
Independent
"Lux Hotels designed AS 1829 to weave in and out of the showroom, setting up 41 rooms in the old offices...plush velvets, caning and milky glass lighting update Portuguese classics."
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Lonely Planet
"This handsome blue townhouse sits on one of Porto’s liveliest squares, bang in the heart of Ribeira...it harbours spruce rooms with parquet floors and muted colour schemes " 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