Canto de Luz, Porto
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“Ah oui, this French-run guesthouse, just a five-minute walk from Trindade metro, is a delight. Rooms are light, spacious and make the leap between classic and contemporary, with vintage furnishings used to clever effect. Your kindly hosts André and Brigitte prepare delicious breakfasts, with fresh-squeezed juice, pastries and homemade preserves.”
“The four-bedroom Canto de Luz is an unsuspecting treasure in uptown Porto. A nondescript door on a traditional street opens up to a sleek, modern guesthouse with a homely touch and personalised service. If the feeling of ‘coming home’ appeals, this is your place.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Garden
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
The Canto de Luz, a distinctively unique hotel, is a gem amongst the numerous impressive hotels in Portugal. This boutique hotel, situated in a residential district of Porto, was once a deserted house.
It has been meticulously renovated over five years by its French proprietors and now stands as a luxurious establishment with a contemporary, yet warmly welcoming style.
The hotel has been expanded to include various types of accommodations. Some suites overlook the tranquil inner garden, while others offer views of the bustling street beyond.
More than just ordinary hotel rooms, the Urban Retreat and City Retreat units boast full kitchens. Nestled within the garden is the self-contained Villa Almada, which features two bedrooms and a private pool.
Canto de Luz has gained some well-earned recognition for its extravagant French-style breakfast. The menu includes bread and pastries from Padaria Ribeira, alongside a rotating selection of fresh items sourced from local markets.
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Location
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Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits
- - Coffee house on site
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Reception services
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Back massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Full body massage
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Salt-water pool
- - Pool cover
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
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