It was hard trying to decide on what hotel to stay during our vacation and after our visit, I have…read moreto say that we chose a great location. While we were not directly in the city, we were close enough to walk everywhere and yet far enough away to not hear any loud music. We arrived early in the morning and our room was not ready which was to be expected. I loved that they accommodated us by allowing us to use the spa facilities for a quick shower that was much needed after our long flight. After we freshened up, they tagged our bags and left them with the concierge. We walked the city and got the lay of our location. We really wanted a quick nap before dinner, but when we returned to the hotel our room still was not ready and we did not fully check in until 3:45. The room was nice, but I think the photos online looked better than what we got. We did have a separate living space with a couch that we appreciated. The room was clean and they provided refillable bottles of water. While that was a great perk, it was a bit irritating that we had to call them each time we wanted a refill and they would only give you 1 bottle each time. My husband and I both drink a lot of water, so we ended up buying bottles to ensure that we had enough throughout the night. The breakfast was very good, although it was pretty much the same each day. The staff was nice, but not the best with recommendations or suggestions. The art work was very cool and the hotel very modern and pretty. I would definitely stay here again.

My husband and I loved our stay at the Torel Avantgarde. We were forced to make a last minute…read morereservation after finding that the AriBnB we reserved was horrible and not at all as advertised. Last minute reservations can be tricky when you are also traveling with two small dogs. However, the front desk staff responded to our inquiry immediately and we were warmly welcomed upon arrival. All of the rooms are named after artists and we were assigned the Van Gogh Suite. Like Van Gogh, the room was dry and moody. It was also very spacious with lots of room for our luggage. Housekeeping brought up two beds for our dogs and treats. They also offered bowls but we had brought our own. We were also given a bottle of champagne and offered two drinks at the bar. The bed was very comfortable and I slept quite well. Everyone at the hotel treated our dogs like celebrities. We were even able to bring them downstairs for breakfast and dinner because we had them in a stroller. The breakfast buffet is great. The bread that is served at the hotel is amongst the best I have eaten in my life. The staff was so accommodating and professional. One person asked us where we were going for the day and offered us lunch suggestions. The manager also comped our parking fees for each day because of an unfortunate experience we had at dinner. They also left a card in our car wishing us a safe journey and provided a bottle of water. We had a great time during our trip to Porto and the staff and accommodations at the Torel Avantgarde are a large reason why.

The hotel is beautiful and comes with a very high level of service. We experienced a few hiccups…read moreduring our stay but the hotel dealt with them professionally. The bedding, showers, toiletries are all top notch. The pool was amazing (although tight on seating at times) it is paired with a sauna, steam and gym all in the same area. The restaurant was amazing. The complimentary breakfast was one of the best I've experienced. It's a FULL breakfast and offers a full array of items in an exquisite buffet. We also ate dinner at the hotel twice and it was top notch with a great wine list. They really make this the type of experience that you don't want or need to leave the hotel.

Cyndy's Bottom Line: Convenient location…read more Hotel Teatro is conveniently located. Approximately 15 minutes from the train station. Boutique hotel with a theatrical theme. Quick and efficient check in. Good customer service. Breakfast included. Complimentary glass of porto. All about the room: The room is very dark. Like a dark theater. There is no door for the bathroom. A curtain separates the bathroom from the sleeping area. Hence, curtains like a theater stage. The shower is large with a waterfall spout with nice water pressure. There is a bathtub the corner location sitting all alone. Like a stage prop in a play. The lighting is very minimal. For a vampire in a play. There is a velour oversized lounging chair sitting in the opposite corner of the tub. Another prop for the play. No praticality in the rooms so be prepared. The end.

If I could give a negative number as a rating, I would. I am currently staying at this hotel. There…read moreis construction going on in the hotel and the noise is right outside my window. This noise starts at 10AM and ends at 7PM and will continue for several more weeks. The front desk manager claims there are no other rooms available even though I watched three new sets of customers check in after I complained about the incessant noise. I am appalled at how this hotel is handling this situation. I absolutely do not recommend this hotel. I have no other alternative but to leave. Very poor customer service!

The reception area was a bit confusing, I initially thought the security counter was the reception,…read morebut the actual one is inside the room. The hotel itself is old but has a charming, aesthetic vibe and is a pretty cool place to stay in Porto. The breakfast was good, and the location is great. The pool is on the smaller side, and I didn't get to use it since the weather wasn't ideal during my stay. It also has a unique old fashioned elevator with a couch, which added to the experience. Overall, it was a cool stay, though they mentioned they'd give me banana bread, and I never received it.

The hotel is located in central Porto and is a walkable distance to every major tourist location,…read moreincluding about a 30-45 min walk to the Port houses across the river. The hotel is beautifully appointed, having recently been renovated, with attention paid to period details. I was impressed by the delicious breakfast service. I particularly appreciated the attentive and extremely friendly service of the hotel staff, some even referring to me by name multiple days after checking. I felt the staff went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. We splurged for the junior suite as we had 3 of us traveling together and it was very comfortable with the addition of a cot in the room. Or note, the restaurant has an extremely tasty and affordable happy hour with 1€ oysters on the half shell. I look forward to visiting again soon!

Great spot in the middle of everything. The rooms of course are not very big the hotel is very…read moresmall and if you are not careful you will walk right past it when looking for it! I did several times with luggage! Nonetheless, found it and the service was outstanding. I do recommend and would stay again.

Lovely hotel great staff. But twice after being out all day long when we return to our room and it…read morehas not been cleaned. When asked why we were told they had until 5pm to make up room. We ended up sitting the lobby waiting as we needed to shower and clean up for dinner.

This review is for having drinks out on their terrace, which is by the Ponte Luiz bridge…read more The view is great, except the occasional trams passing. They use Stölzle Lausitz stem. The lobby is tastefully decorated, overlooking the Douro. Bathrooms need the key to access.

This hotel is a former fish market located in front of the Douro river. This hotel is clean, nice…read moredecoration and modern. The bed is comfortable and the room has a decent size for a European hotel. Do not forget to take your breakfast, nice hot buffet, eggs, sausages, grilled mushrooms, fresh juice , cheese bar, a variety of different type of bread. I was not disappointed for the service, waitress always making sure we have a clean table with our fresh coffee. They also have lactose free milk which is rare.

This was the beauty hotel we stayed in when in Porto…read more The staff were extremely friendly and made us feel welcome. We felt like high rollers! Haha! We were offered a glass of port wine on arrival and the bellman taking our bags to the room unprompted! The room was very clean and spacious too! It was definitely a five star experience without the five star price tag!

Stayed at this hotel for 3 nights in December in a Deluxe Double room and it was wonderful! My…read morefamily and I booked 3 separate Deluxe Double rooms. Hubby and I arrived first because we took an earlier train from Lisbon. Initially, the other two rooms were on the same floor and ours was on a separate floor so I asked if it was possible for us to at all be together on the same floor, if not all of the rooms could be next to each other. They ended up upgrading us to a really nice suite! It had a little terrace you could open up and a separate sitting area. Lucky for us! Not so lucky for the other two rooms. Though their rooms were nice too, just not as spacious. Here are some of the pros/cons of our stay: Pros: -Spacious and clean rooms -Nice public sitting area outside of the suite rooms, where we could meet up before heading out -Mini fridge with bottled water and Coca Cola -Each floor has a different theme, which I thought was really cool. You'll see a different scent-themed decor (and smell) for each. For example, one floor was coffee, another was chili, and another was star anise -Very reasonably prices. We booked through Hotels.com and paid maybe about ​​€110 per night, including taxes -Great location! It's right in the center of Porto and most of the tourist attractions and good restaurants are 5-10 minute walk away -Huge bathroom with his and hers sinks and plenty of space underneath for your toiletries -Comfortable beds/pillows. Although it wasn't a true King size, more like two twins pushed together but I think that's just a European thing -Bath robes -Free welcome drink at their hotel bar (which you don't have to use on the same night as you check in if you're too tired) -They let us check in early at around 12:30 even though check-in is not until 2 or 3 Cons: -There is construction going on outside so it's a little bit more difficult (though not impossible) to get an Uber outside. We took an Uber from the Santa Apolonia train station. He couldn't drop us off right in front but it was still just around the corner, so it wasn't terrible even with our huge luggages Honestly, I can't really think of any cons other than that. Highly recommend Pestana Porto. Might be one of the best hotels I've stayed at in Europe!

This hotel has so much going for it…read more.. PRO'S: - excellent location with shops and restaurants right outside the door - a young, enthusiastic and helpful staff. Kudos to the gal who works the front desk (unfortunately, I can't recall her name, but I believe she may be the only female front desk attendant), who so graciously recommended some fabulous restaurants for us! - complimentary Portugese Egg Tarts and port, which seemingly was available 24/7 - a nice sit-down breakfast in a Michelin star restaurant, located in the lobby - a mini fridge stocked with complimentary snacks and drinks - a basic room that did the job CON: All that being said, there's one aspect that was not so appealing, which was the clawfoot bathtub/shower combo. It's literally located in the bedroom, separated only by a partition. Whenever we showered, humidity filled the room, which is a huge pet peeve of mine. I doubt this is a European feature, since I've traveled all over Europe and have never encountered this. Also, the shower curtain definitely needs to be replaced, as it was moldy on the bottom. Yuck! Because of this, I left the curtain wrapped around the outside of the tub, which resulted in water all over the floor. Neither a practical or good set-up at all! To top all that off, the most frustrating aspect, and I'd go out on a limb to say even dangerous aspect of the clawfoot tub/shower in our room, was the fact that the tub wasn't even bolted down. When Hubby was showering, he swore he felt that the tub was sinking into the floor. I thought he might have had too much to drink, except for the fact that he barely even drinks. So, how could that possibly be?!? Upon further inspection, I noticed that the tub wasn't at all stable, and that I could easily push it back and forth. What?!? We notified the front desk, and they fixed it but that was plain unsafe. How could a bathtub be wobbly whenever you moved around in it? That was really an accident just waiting to happen!! If you can tolerate the clawfoot tub/shower I think you'll find this hotel flawless. Just take this aspect into consideration, since you'll be showering everyday, right?!?

We ADORED our stay here. The location was perfect for our first time exploring the city--walking…read moredistance from everything, lively (but not rowdy) street life right outside, very friendly and knowledgeable staff, and comfy rooms. The tub was also a huge plus for us because it's the perfect way to soak sore feet after a long day. Stay here!