Porto Palacio Hotel by The EditoryvsTorel Avantgarde
Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Porto Palacio Congress Hotel & Spa scores significantly higher than Torel Avantgarde. Porto Palacio Congress Hotel & Spa comes in at 85 with endorsements from 7 reviews like Jetsetter, Time Out and Fodor's.
Porto Palacio Hotel by The Editory
Av Boavista 1269, Porto 4100-130, Portugal
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Even the lobby with its soft carpets and comfy sofas is inviting in this top-notch business and leisure hotel." Full review
Frommer's
"Opened with a flourish in 1986, and richly renovated in 2006, this 23-floor tower is one of Porto's most stylish and desirable modern hotels." Full review
Jetsetter
"Sleek designer digs in the heart of Old World Oporto with a gastro-pub and Turkish bath." Full review
Star Service
"This top player, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, is the city's most reliable international-style hotel, welcoming a steady flow of groups, tourists and individuals year-round." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"There are 251 guest rooms at this upscale property in Porto’s business-focused Boavista district." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The five-star Palácio is one of Porto’s most stylish accommodation options, and its capacity as a spa hotel makes it the perfect place to enjoy some self-indulgence." Full review
Time Out
"The five-star Porto Palácio is a schmick hotel with elegant rooms, marble bathrooms and a splendid spa." Full review
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Come dinnertime you can choose from the hotel’s onsite restaurant Nautilus, the traditional Portuguese diner Portobeer or the Góshò Japanese restaurant, which are all located within the hotel block.
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