Rua de Entreparedes 40, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-240 Porto, Portugal
#18 of 225 hotels in Porto
Guests' ChoiceBased on 553 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 August 2023
Keirsten
United StatesProperty and rooms were lovely and the service was exceptional. Breakfast was great.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Rafael
MexicoEverything is just spectacular. There is not a single issue that I would point out. Excellent rooms, staff, service, amenities, breakfast, drinks, pool. Best hotel in Porto by far.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Miha
SloveniaEverthing!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 19 August 2023
Jan
DenmarkThat the toilet did not have a door but a curtain
More or less everything
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Jane
United KingdomNothing.
Excellent location on a quiet street. Attentive staff, beautiful room, amazing breakfast.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Dulcie
United KingdomThe mirrored doors were a bit off putting but I understand that’s just my opinion. Great room and building in general!
Great beds! The breakfast was excellent. Staff super professional and attentive.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Jacquelìne
United KingdomEverything a 5 star hotel should be. Great service and great hotel.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Pierre
FranceSwimming pool too close to bar.
Great atmosphere, spacious suite and friendly staff.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Julie
United KingdomThere’s nothing I didn’t like about this beautiful hotel
Everything about Torel Palace spells pure luxury! The staff were so helpful and the service was exceptional. I’d recommend this hotel to anyone
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Bruno
SwitzerlandAmazing theme. Felt luxorious yet warm and docile.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Kevin
IrelandNothing
Everything, really nice hotel.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Anthony
AustraliaNothing.
Everything - the room, the staff, breakfast, dinner, everything was perfect.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Ann
DenmarkOne of the nicest hotel we ever stayed at. very sweet and welcoming staff all over the hotel
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 July 2023
Wendy
CanadaThe staff provided me with an exceptional experience- the best ever- I could not be more grateful. They provided excellent recommendations regarding restaurants, sightseeing, transportation and facilitated a wonderful holiday in all respects. You will truly feel like royalty in this beautiful palace.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 14 July 2023
David
United StatesBathroom a bit small and dark
Interesting renovated historic home with unique rooms
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 July 2023
Andreas
SingaporeThere is really nothing to complain about - there is no parking but the staff will valet the car to a nearby garage, which only takes 10 minutes. The breakfast was lovely and made us want to try to restaurant 'Blind' but we didn't have enough time.
The full package - great location, beautifully restored building, spacious rooms with cool interior design, friendly staff and great breakfast.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 July 2023
Clare
United KingdomWe only had one night at The Torel Palace but it was memorable. We were upgraded to a suite which was huge and the staff went out of their way to be helpful in every aspect (including an early check in and baggage storage because we had a late flight home). The breakfast buffet was amazing and even included a fresh honeycomb with the honey dripping into a pot. There were bathrobes, slippers and a turndown service and the hotel was decorated beautifully on a theme of Portoguese authors. The beds were massive and very comfortable, the shower a good pressure and the hotel itself really central in Porto. Thank you for making our short stay so lovely.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Harry
United KingdomThe ensuite in the room could take 5 minutes to get hot, limited choice of food if you were sat by the pool from the restaurant.
The hotel is a beautiful, it has kept many features of the original building whilst subtly modernising the interior. Spacious rooms, with great facilities.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Sinan
PortugalThe location is great. The decoration is very stylish and nice. The room size and design was fantastic. Great breakfast. Very successful interior design.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Deborah
New ZealandBreakfast excellent. Sitting outside was perfect.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 22 June 2023
Kevin
United Kingdomnothing
the architecture,the kindness and helpfulness of the staff, the breakfast, the position and the facilities.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 22 June 2023
Abigail
United KingdomGorgeous decor and one of the best hotel breakfasts I have ever had!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Jennifer
New Zealandnothing
a gorgeous historical building
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Ian
IrelandThe hot/cooked element of the breakfast could have been warmer.
Excellent staff who could not do enough to help and made some great recommendations for dinner. Hotel is beautifully designed around the original building, is well located and is quiet at night. Beautiful room with comfortable bed and linens.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Jan
NetherlandsThe pool is there but small, and has little sun and you swim right up to any guest eating, so not perfect for a morning swim. The romantic atmosphere sometime is at the cost of comfort such as taps that were broken, curtains in bathroom entrance i.s.o. a door etc.
The hotel has a great atmosphere themed around Portugese writers, very well decorated and brings you straight into a a city holiday mood. The team is very helpful and friendly, although many trainees are not always effective. They do make you feel really welcome however, it really creates a warm and romantic atmosphere. The breakfast was excellent, and the best scrambled eggs in many years traveling.
Stayed in June 2023
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