Hotel Torel Avantgarde, Porto

Wonderful breakfast. Well located next to Ribeira District. Good facilities. Great food.

Location, view from the room

Price

Fabulous location, excellent service, great breakfast, comfortable & clean room with amazing view.

Steam room wasn’t working Storage in the room was limited

Excellent service, nice location, nice pool

Some of the decor is a bit dated

We stayed in the Royal Jacuzzi Suite, dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci. With its spacious and comfortable balcony, this room offers a view of the city and river that is absolutely breathtaking. There is a marquee canopy that shelters the balcony from intense, direct sun. The three-person outdoor jacuzzi is very clean, comfortable, and not over chlorinated. We really enjoyed lounging on this balcony! The room is elegant, modern, and tastefully decorated. It accommodated us well as three adult family members (2 parents with older child). In my opinion, this room is absolutely tops if you're planning a romantic get-away or special holiday. The hotel staff are super kind and helpful. The spa is worth a visit, too. We enjoyed a couples massage there. Danielly in Guest Relations was on the ball via WhatsApp to help us book dinner reservations at choice seafood restaurants around town, including 5 Oceanos, which we definitely recommend for an unforgettable dining experience. Overall, a lovely, memorable holiday weekend in beautiful Porto!!

Beautiful hotel a short walk away from Porto centre / close to attractions. Friendly staff. Great pool and spa. I would recommend to others. Spa treatment was incredible. Very clean and attractive hotel.

The staff are incredibly friendly but the service lets itself down. Quite a few instances of poor service and annoyances that should have been better for a 5 star hotel. Also slightly annoying that I upgraded for a river view and the view was mostly blocked by a tree. I also think the staff should be more proactive with poolside drinks orders, it was difficult to find staff and order. On check-in, we were told we would be messaged if the room was ready early and if we received no message then it would be ready for 2pm. We decided to check at 1pm on the off chance that the room was ready and it was - really annoying as we had sat around waiting for the room and it was already ready (for how long who knows...)

We loved being so close to the old tram stop, which takes you all the way to the beach, it’s also possible to walk into town from the hotel. I particularly appreciated the great food at the restaurant on our first night, the fabulous service, and also the small indoor pool, which is very private and which was really the perfect therapy for my ankle injury. I came in spite of having previously injured myself, and I still had a really great time. Thank you for the opportunity to rest and recover at your lovely place.

Perhaps one improvement could be connecting all of the Spa areas, but I’m not sure that this is possible.

Staff is exceptional , well trained and polite

It was very chic. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I would definitely recommend to family and friends

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Staff all so friendly and helpful and very efficient. Nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious and the room very comfortable. Excellent hotel perfect for a mini city break.

the view from our room

Staff was amazing! Very kind and helpfull. The best one we ever had. Interior design is modern and delightful, breakfast was good. Stunning views from the room and restaurant

Very bad soundproofing, we could hear every word and every step from the room next to ours, so we couldn't sleep at night. Toilets are not isolated from the bedroom...please leave open concept to prisons...this is a hotel and we want comfort. Hot water pressure was always very low. Rooms are very small. Indoor pools are almost as small as jacuzzi...we could't even use it.

Great facilities and wonderful staff :)

It’s abit further away from the city centre.

So nice and cosy decorated.friendly and helpfull

The hotel was immaculate. The staff could not have been more helpful and friendly.

Everything was perfect.

Perfectly situated with stunning views, exceptional level of service

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Nice property, friendly staff

Could use some updating. Hot water in the mornings for a shower took about 4-5 minutes. Alarms went off multiple times one evening.

Location perfect. View lovely. Breakfast choice great.

Lovely hotel with extremely kind and friendly staff. Great breakfast. Everyone was helpful but a special thank you to Daniele at reception who made every effort to make our stay comfortable. Really enjoyable trip. So many thoughtful touches. Highly recommend

We had a problem with our original room but it was quickly changed. Menu in Digby restaurant a bit limited, but the bar menu was oretty good.

Not much the restaurant was a little over priced Staff were very friendly and helpful

The staff were very helpful and friendly, especially at the front desk. Drinks in the bar were solid—great bartenders. Although we did not use the gym, it was well-equipped and the pool area looked great although weather did not allow us to enjoy it. The restaurant was nice and we had great service from Amy. Our fish entrees were tasty but the fish portions were pathetically small—something that should be addressed especially given the price. Otherwise great stay.

A fantastic hotel with lots of character and outstanding staff. The room was spacious and very comfortable. The breakfast was great quality and selection, and the bar was cozy with excellent local wines and tasty food.

Can't think of anything.

All wonderful. Fab breakfast.

Lovely hotel. Great views over river. Lovely friendly helpful staff. Good food.

A lovely experience. Great staff who are so nice and friendly made this a great hotel for our memorable trip to Porto

Great location, facilities & service. Highly recommend.

Fabulous decor, attentive staff, great breakfast

Our stay at Torel Avantgarde was exceptional. The location and views were stunning, and the staff provided impeccable service throughout our visit. The breakfast was excellent, with a great selection of high-quality options. Our room was uniquely designed, with incredible attention to detail that made the experience feel truly special. We also appreciated the thoughtful touches, such as the welcome drink on arrival and the chocolates before bed, which made our stay even more memorable. The only improvement we’d suggest is providing more complimentary water in the rooms, as one refillable bottle for two guests wasn’t quite sufficient. Overall, Torel Avantgarde exceeded our expectations, and we would highly recommend it for a luxurious and unique stay in Porto with good value for money.

Excellent place, with excellent service.

I can’t say enough wonderful things about this hotel! From the moment I arrived, I was blown away by absolutely everything—the stunning property, the warm atmosphere, and, most of all, the incredible people who work here. The staff is beyond attentive and friendly, going out of their way to make every moment special. I’m especially grateful for the exceptional care they showed my sweet Maggie 🐶—they treated her like royalty! I’m so thankful for such a delightful experience and can’t wait to return to this gem of a place.

Wonderful location, friendly staff with great recommendations on restaurants. The view from our room to the river is unforgettable.

The perfect place to stay for a weekend getaway in Porto

Everything was perfect. The amenities, the location, the service. I would definitely come back

Very friendly people

Excellent hotel, close to historic center

Great location, amazing hotel, very clean, beautiful, staff was very nice and helpful.

The bed was massive, and so comfortable! The staff were very helpful and friendly, and it felt as if everything was in relatively comfortable walking distance.

Room is spacious, bed is comfortable, breakfast is fantastic. But the most memorial was the staff: very attentive, polite and helpful. All staff are quite young, energetic and eager to help.

The only thing that we didn't like is the TV facility in the room. It is not a smart TV, quite outdated with no online features, no YouTube or stream TV access, with no USB or HDTV ports. I think that the management has to look onto it and perhaps make a small investment.

February) but the morning sun shining through the windows made it feel warm. Staff were lovely – nothing too much trouble – with the exception of the main man in the restaurant, who had an abrupt, brusque and offhand manner. The Avantgarde is just ten-minutes (ish) walk up the road to Livraria Lello and the Torre dos Clerigos (don’t miss the Spiritus illuminations!) and around 20 minutes to the airport (our Uber cost just €11!). There’s a lovely park nearby that’s worth visiting, with peacocks and more great views. Fab views of the both Porto and the Gaia side of the river from the hotel. The steam room, sauna and pools felt like a real selling point when we booked, but we found so much to do in Porto during our six days day that we didn’t use them.

Very little! Though more hooks in the bedroom (even inside the wardrobe) would’ve been helpful.

Very friendly staff, many times during my stay I was surprised with small details. The breakfast was excellent. The room was very cosy and confortable

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The staff were exceptional and the breakfast so fresh beautiful 😋

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Amazing room with river view, a lot of space, nice pillows and mattress

Lady at reception was not kind, and spoiled the impression, she recommend us restaurant, which was closed for lunch, as result we walked through the whole city, for understanding it. I ask her about water and she sending me to bar…

Wonderful location with the views to be admired day and night. What a luxury to wake up and be able to enjoy slow morning in the balcony with such a stunning panorama around! Quiet place, stylish interior, very comfortable beds. Helpful personnel available also at night. They took care of our car as well. I truly recomend for a relaxing stay in Porto!

The lighting in the room could be a bit stronger. The towels should be softer.

Everything great!

The staff, the facilities

The staff didn’t try there own food and couldn’t give recommendations. Please let your staff try your food.

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!!

The decor and service was impeccable!

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!

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

Excellent service throughout the stay. The room was very clean and the bed was super comfy

No issues with the property

Everything was amazing, the staff, food, and location! We really enjoyed the stay! Much appreciated!