Hotel Torel Avantgarde, Porto
Expert reviews
“High on a hill in Miragaia, this decadent five-star boutique hotel is a winner. 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, with bespoke murals, handwoven rugs and homestyle perks like Nespresso machines.”
“This eclectic and charming 47-room hotel offers river views and strikingly designed rooms that reject minimalism in favour of bold colours. There is an emphasis on comfort, with handwoven rugs, soft bathrobes and superb beds. The restaurant’s food and wines celebrate its Portuguese identity.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Friendly staff
- Swimming pool
- Spa
All you need to know
The Hotel Torel Avantgarde, a five-star boutique hotel that has won numerous awards, is conveniently located near the heart of the city, offering breathtaking views of the Douro River.
This enchanting building from the 1940s has been revamped to incorporate contemporary conveniences, while its interior design retains a fashionable charm reminiscent of its construction era.
This lavish hotel houses 60 rooms and suites that can comfortably accommodate two to three guests. Each room, adorned with vibrant artwork, unique lighting fixtures, and a warm color palette, offers amenities like WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, smart TVs, and minibars.
There’s also an option to upgrade your room to one that includes an outdoor balcony overlooking the water.
The hotel’s outdoor pool and hot tub exude a chic, bohemian vibe and offer an outstanding view of the cityscape below. The hotel’s restaurant, which serves modern Portuguese dishes, also boasts this stunning view.
However, the restaurant’s interior is equally captivating with its walls draped in roses, foliage suspended from the ceiling, and wooden flooring. For those who prefer to dine in the comfort of their own room, daily room service is available.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
19 February 2025
Exceptional
Everything great!
16 February 2025
Lovely and successful stay, we are coming back
The staff, the facilities
The staff didn’t try there own food and couldn’t give recommendations. Please let your staff try your food.
15 February 2025
Top notch staff at this lovely hotel!
The staff at Torel Avantgarde exceeded our expectations! They were extremely attentive the moment we drove into the driveway. The front desk staff allowed us to check in early, provided us "take away" breakfast package for our early airport departure and had our car ready to go at 6am! The hotel is beautiful but it's the friendly and hardworking staff makes this place a triple 5 star!!
13 February 2025
It was just perfect, the team were friendly, the room was spotless and the views were to die for!
The decor and service was impeccable!
10 February 2025
Amazing boutique stay in Porto
Amazing stay at the boutique hotel in Porto. The hotel is impeccably designed with great facilities, 10/10 views and is in a good location to explore Porto. Staff were extremely friendly and accommodating and will definitely be returning next time I am in Porto.
I couldn't stay longer!
10 February 2025
It was a very pleasant stay, looking forward to stay at Torel again!
The hotel is very comfortable with a very characteristic style (not for everyone , but definitely avant-garde like it intends), an amazing view, great facilities and most of all an impressive group of staff - effective , nice and caring
Minor things - I would simplify the menu at the restaurant, if you want to have dinner there more than once it is already too much
9 February 2025
Best stay in portal
Excellent service throughout the stay. The room was very clean and the bed was super comfy
No issues with the property
8 February 2025
Exceptional
Everything was amazing, the staff, food, and location! We really enjoyed the stay! Much appreciated!
8 February 2025
Wonderful
I like the vibe 😍 everything was excellent and for sure I will come back again
Everything especially the stuff
3 February 2025
Exceptional
Excellent location. Staff's attention to detail. Amazing breakfast.
Not applicable
21 January 2025
Hidden gem.
The room was beautiful. The staff so kind, helped tell us where to go, book cars etc.
The restaurant menu was very limiting. Need options like a simple pasta for a picky eater.
18 January 2025
Fabulous
Location
8 January 2025
Fabulous
Loved the decor in our upgraded room. Staff interaction was exceptional
7 January 2025
Exceptional
It felt like being at home, superb staff, very helpful and kind. My girlfriend and I were absolutely delighted! Totally recommended
6 January 2025
Great team at the reception, very welcoming and glamorous rooms with unique settings, we faced some issues during our st
The unique rooms and the view of the river from
Sometimes late night ( after mid-night) staff was not available for quick help with some issues
5 January 2025
Exceptional as it was told ❤️🔥
It’s a really exceptional leisure and I love everything about this place: staff for sure, cleanliness, location, view, number of amenities and fabulous breakfast, of course, not to mention spa! I stayed there not for the first time, and we were with a small baby. The baby and I are quite sensitive to noise at night. So, it was not a fault of the hotel, but sometimes there are trucks coming to grab a trash from trash cans in the street, and we woke up at night. However, I talked to staff about that, and they did everything possible, that’s why other nights we slept very well. For sure, we’ll come again next time! Top recommendation for all, don’t miss your chance to be kept in good hands where people care about other people ❤️
All perfect
25 December 2024
Torel Avantgarde is truly a gem in Porto
We recently had the pleasure of staying at Torel Avantgarde in Porto, and we must say it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we stepped into this stunning property, we were blown away by the elegant design and warm atmosphere. The real highlight of my stay, however, was the exceptional service provided by the staff. A heartfelt thank you to the front desk reception team, who greeted us with genuine smiles and ensured every aspect of our stay was seamless. Special thanks to the Night Auditor, who went above and beyond to assist us during late hours with unparalleled professionalism. The restaurant staff also deserves immense praise for their attentiveness and for making each meal feel like a curated experience. The property itself is beautiful, with luxurious rooms that blend comfort and style, offering breathtaking views of Porto. Every corner of the hotel seemed thoughtfully designed to provide a unique and relaxing environment. Torel Avantgarde is truly a gem in Porto, and we cannot recommend it enough. I’m already looking forward to my next visit. Thank you for making our stay so special!
19 December 2024
Spectacular and special spot near to town
Everything about this property was amazing. Unique rooms and great bar, plus breakfast here was our favorite among our travels. The staff was so friendly and helpful, gave great tips of where to go and things to see and we couldn’t be more grateful!
While there is almost nothing negative to say We did have some issue with airflow in our room just not getting as cold as we would have liked. However we are from AK and love sleeping cold so I don’t think it would be a problem for most individuals
13 December 2024
Very nice boutique hotel with amazing views
Facilities, location. views, amazing staff 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Nothing not to like
3 December 2024
Wonderful
Beautiful breakfast with great Douro river view, excellent room
1 December 2024
The best hotel experience we’ve ever had.
Exceptional view with incredible, kind-hearted and attentive staff. Excellent service and mouth watering food. HIGHLY recommend this hotel and spa :) it was a 1000/10 experience, it really exceeded our expectations!
1 December 2024
Feel at home and better while being abroad! <3
Very artistic beautiful interior with lots of creativity and love for details. Invites to stay!!! I wws able to enjoy a massage - Sarah is incredibly gifted! All the boys at the reception desk make your day with their charming helpful way and all the staff is really talented and make you feel special! Obrigada!
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30 November 2024
The property was beautiful with a great view and the location was absolutely amazing. The staff a very helpful with sugg
The property was beautiful with a great view and the location was absolutely amazing.
19 November 2024
Every member of the staff that I had any dealings with was amazing, friendly and professional.
Breakfast every morning was wonderful. The service and selection was top notch.
Location was a little far from historic district but good exercise. I was disappointed I could not schedule a reservation for a massage. Next time I will book ahead.
19 November 2024
Beautiful, well located hotel for Porto city centre
Lovely room, spacious and clean. Helpful staff. Perfectly located for walking into Porto.
15 November 2024
Modern stay in the heart of Porto
Torel is an exceptional, stylish, and modern hotel located in the heart of Porto. The rooms are spacious, well-lit, and incredibly comfortable, with every detail thoughtfully designed. The staff are incredibly helpful and highly professional, ensuring a seamless experience throughout our stay. The on-site restaurant is outstanding, offering signature dishes that are perfectly executed, along with an amazing breakfast. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for an elevated and unforgettable experience in Porto!
13 November 2024
So grateful for the attentive and gracious staff. Highly recommend staying there.
The staff and accommodations were exceptional.
11 November 2024
I recommend
Everything
Uro gastro event isn’t good.
7 November 2024
Great hotel with excellent customer service
Breakfast was great, excellent customer service and spacious room with a comfortable mattress. I also liked the location which was a bit away from the center but still close enough like 10 mins walk to the central area. It was very quiet at night which was so important to me.
We did get a massage at their nice spa, but for 5 5-star hotel, I feel they could make the experience more luxurious.
7 November 2024
A must stay!
The staff were unbelievable!! From the moment we walked in through the entrance, they were so helpful and willing to go out of their way at any given opportunity. The breakfast was lovely and there were enough options for my little one who especially enjoyed the kids meals at the restaurant in the evening. Room service is 10/10 as well. Honestly, this is a must recommend for anyone who wants to stay in Porto. It’s just a few minutes walk from the main part of the city and a great location just to get in and out for whatever you wish. You can get a map of the city from reception and staff have great knowledge of things to do as well as places to see. Ubers are so cheap and cheerful as well (make sure you use Uber or bolt or you’ll get scammed). The rooms are cleaned literally twice daily and the fridges restocked. Honestly, a beautiful place to stay!!
That I couldn’t stay longer
6 November 2024
Fabulous
The hotel was lovely, was a small walk from the busy area so nice and quiet. The staff were amazing, they couldn't help enough. Would be nice to stay in the summer with the pool and loungers out but still got the sun and enjoyed a swim.. Would stay again for sure.
Nothing
6 November 2024
Fabulous
Good location.. GREAT, FRIENDLY and COOPERATIVE staff. Clean, good size and modern room. Excellent breakfast. Nice view.
Nothing.
6 November 2024
Great location, very nice views. Friendly staff and good food.
Breakfast was super and delicious. The room was good - a bit dark. The staff was super friendly and the bed was really comfortable.
The jacuzzi was empty, and the water jets were spraying outside. I had to share the jacuzzi and the indoor pool with two little boys playing between the two water spots—with no adults around. So that part wasn't so enjoyable—lucky the boys weren't also inside the sauna!
1 November 2024
Great staff, Amazing service, surroundings and food.
What a great experience
1 November 2024
This is one of our favorite hotels we've ever stayed at, and by far the best one in Porto:)!!
We've stayed a lot of five-star hotels all around the world, and this was probably one of our favorites we've ever stayed at. From the moment you walk in, you already feel welcomed from the entire team, and they treat you like family. We stayed in five different cities during our tour through Portugal, and we certainly saved the best hotel in Porto for last. The accommodations, views, personnel, food, and amenities were all top-notch. I've already started recommending this place to all my friends when they visit, and I can't wait to visit again. We will 100% be back:)!!
Nothing, everything was exceptional!! You do need to get an Uber or Taxi to get into the heart of downtown, but it's a short and cheap ride (5-6 euros one-way.) If you enjoy walking, it's like a 15-20 minute walk, which really isn't that bad.
29 October 2024
An amazing stay, everything A+. Above and beyond exceptional
Everything amazing and fantastic. Position, people, view, service. An amazing 5+ star hotel experience. From check in to check out the whole experience amazing. Room large, spacious and extremely comfortable. Fantastic Breakfasts. Restaurant Dinners with unique combinations. Staff just go the extra mile entering into friendly conversations and communication. Plus notes in the car wishing us a wonderful journey from our Bell Boy Tobcato.
Nothing
26 October 2024
Probably as close to 100% perfect is it is possible to be.
Without any doubt, this Hotel deserves any accolade that is bestowed on it. They provided an exceptional experience from the moment we were greeted at the door, to the early breakfast they provided for our 06.00hrs departure. Having booked a standard room we were amazed to be offered a complimentary upgrade to the Virginia Woolf suite which is stunning in itself but part of the architecturally wonderful annexe. Adriana, who met us at the reception and was our guide to the hotels facilities, was genuinely charming and excited to see our reactions, starting with the mundane (bar, dining area, spa etc) and then as the tour progressed revealing the more exotic aspects such as the superb balcony view and all the special extras of the 'Woolfe suite'. The hand writing greeting accompanying the 'Fizz, chocs and fruit' with text taken from Virginia Woolf's writing indicated the staff were providing a degree of thought beyond the ordinary. All the staff (and there were many) were friendly and helpful but some were obviously proud and enthusiastic to be part of the 'Torel family' which enhanced the assurance that the Hotel ethos was to offer their guests the best experience possible.
I don't like this heading... The greater a hostel (from B&B to Luxury Hotel) endeavours to create the best experience for their guest's, the more 'nit-picking' the response will be. Everyone has personal preferences and aspects that irritate and no matter how insightful a staff member endeavours to be, they cannot read minds. Did every aspect of our Torel Avantgarde stay reach 100%? No. It is impossible for that to happen, but the quality of presentation was superb, the effort of staff to make it the best experience they could produce is praise worthy and our appreciation of our stay in Torel Avantgarde will stay in our memories for many years.
26 October 2024
Exceptional
Good room conditions and amenities. Excellent breakfast with good view
26 October 2024
So awesome, beautiful location
Stunning location fantastic rooms helpful staff fun in the bar
Nothing
24 October 2024
Exceptional
Design, staff, location, breakfast
21 October 2024
Wonderful weekend it was relaxing fun and a lovely city to visit
Breakfast was excellent Rooms very comfortable and spacious Most of all the staff are this hotels best attribute friendly helpful and kind Easy to walk to various sites and lots taxis
Rooms are dark it adds to ambiance did not bother me we had two windows lots material light during day but bothered some of our party
21 October 2024
Exelent hotel vith amazing view
Everything, excellent location, amazing view. We’ve got an uprage to the room vith the most amazing view on the river and city. Staff at the hotel very nice and helpful. When I’ll come back to Porto I’ll definitely stay at this hotel again.
20 October 2024
Superb
We were well looked after from the minute we arrived until we left. Superb staff, great room , lovely breakfast and bar. The art concept is clever and well thought out. Great hotel
Nothing
18 October 2024
Torel Avantgarde was a perfect place for us to land on day 10 of our travels. Our room was spacious and gorgeous. Conven
It's super fun and comfortable with such a great staff. There wasn't anything we asked for that they couldn't help us with.
Only selfishly the location. Makes for a bit further walk
17 October 2024
Exceptional
Everything
Id like to see a bit more on the resturant menu.
17 October 2024
Exceptional
It has been simply amazing: staff, room, swimming pool and all facilities. Very good breakfast and mini bar
Small showers
7 October 2024
i will come back!
Everything.
6 October 2024
We would love to stay again.
The location, the views from the restaurant and poolside. The staff was very welcoming and took good care of everyone who entered the hotel.
6 October 2024
It was a lovely way to spend our 10 year wedding anniversary.
We were given an upgrade to the executive suite which was lovely. The staff were very helpful.
The lighting in the room could be improved as it was quite dark.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Hammam
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Public Bath
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Spa facilities
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Outdoor fireplace
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Parking
- - Parking garage
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Higher level toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Pool and wellness
- - Infinity pool
- - Pool with view
- - Heated pool
- - Pool bar
- - Pool cover
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Fence around pool
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
23 February 2025
Exceptional