Intercontinental Palacio Das Cardosas, Porto

Praca da Liberdade, 25, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-322 Porto, Portugal. (show on map)

Expert reviews

Fodors review:

“The InterContinental Porto–Palacio das Cardosas has got it all: location, luxury, and an intriguing history to boot. Ideally situated on the city’s main square, the hotel is within walking distance of major cultural highlights as well as lively restaurants and nightlife.”

Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Porto.

Frommers review:

“Once a convent, then the manorial abode of a business magnate grown rich in Brazil, this 18th century neo-classical building is a Porto landmark. It lies at the foot of Avenida dos Aliados, Porto’s equivalent of Time Square or Piccadilly Circus.”

Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Porto.

Telegraph review:

“The five-star InterContinental lies in the heart of Porto’s historic centre and is the gem in the city’s accommodation crown. As a converted monastery-cum-palace, the hotel exudes character, and when paired with the staff’s diligent hospitality, it offers an outstanding all-round experience.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Intercontinental Palacio Das Cardosas, Porto. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 6th in Porto

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What guests liked

All you need to know

This former convent is now a 105-room hotel with luxurious amenities, 18th-century architecture, and a fantastic location. Situated on the vibrant Avenida dos Aliados, the heart of the city center, this hotel is only a six-minute walk from the Se do Porto Cathedral and a quick walk to the train station, making it easy to access all of Porto’s main attractions.

Intercontinental Porto-Palacio was thoughtfully designed to feel regal and extravagant. The lobby welcomes guests with marble flooring, crystal chandeliers, and elegant furniture. Rooms feature white linens, wooden floors, and plush furniture for a truly timeless look.

Intercontinental Porto-Palacio Das Cardosas has no shortage of room options. There are a variety of floor plans that include twin, queen, and king beds, along with suites and rooms for families. Each room is elegantly decorated, featuring marble bathrooms, high ceilings, flat-screen TVs, and WiFi. Upgrade to a suite to add a pull-out sofa, separate living areas, and two-story layouts.

Hotel guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast in Astoria, the upscale hotel restaurant. This eatery feels serene and trendy with an abundance of greenery, earthy hues, and stylish lighting. For lunch and dinner, you can order Portuguese and Mediterranean fare, or head to the hotel bar for cocktails and Port wines in a British library setting. After a day of exploring Porto’s many sights and neighborhoods, relax in the hotel spa, featuring a sauna and therapy baths. Several treatments are available, including pedicures, manicures, massages, and other body treatments.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Carolyn

15 April 2023

Only hotel to stay in Porto!

Fantastic location! Only global-brand hotel in the old town. Close to all attractions and good restaurants. The staff at the front door and concierge were exceptionally friendly!

Construction in front of the hotel. Not noisy but you have to make a detour. Breakfast offerings were limited and my sunny side up was not made to perfection throughout the stay.

5.0
Orit

10 April 2023

great place in Porto Portugal

everything was great ,the bed was comfortable and the staff was helpful

need to upgrade the gym

5.0
Mary

10 April 2023

Exceptional

Great location. Exceptional staff.

4.5
Steven

9 April 2023

I’ll come back.

the bed was very comfortable. the staff were very nice and helpful. the shower was excellent and the water hot!!!

5.0
Joseph

5 April 2023

Hightly recommend. Would definitely stay there again.

Great location. Efficient and friendly staff. Clean and well kept property.

Nothing really. There was some roadwork taking place out front of the hotel but we were warned about this at the time of booking and it really didn’t impact our stay.

5.0
Ireland

23 March 2023

All very good, thank you. Chris and Louise - Ireland.

All very good, thank you. Chris and Louise - Ireland.

All very good, thank you. Chris and Louise - Ireland.

4.5
Mark

18 March 2023

Great hotel in a great location. Beware of the construction.

The property is beautiful and the location, normally would be great. The subway construction right in front of the hotel is a horrible impediment. we switched sides and it was quiet and very comfortable. The staff that we encountered were all delightful and eager to help. The dining room staff were very kind and warm!

just the construction.

4.5
João

26 February 2023

Fabulous

Comfortable, well located, friendly staff, good breakfast.

4.5
Alan

21 February 2023

Good location, clean, very friendly staff.

Very good location and very clean with very friendly and helpful staff. Beds were extremely comfortable, the bar waiter was very friendly and there was some live music on Saturday evening.

Breakfast was good but missed out slightly on the 5 star standards. The a la carte dishes were pre-prepared and were served almost cold. The sweet breads were placed out from beginning of breakfast and were hard and stale by 10am. Omelettes were made fresh however and were very good. The construction outside was not loud at the weekend however on Monday morning it shook the entire hotel.

4.5
Brigida

17 February 2023

All of the staff were friendly and helpful. All the staff we talked to were helpful and friendly.

The location was excellent. The room was clean and spacious. The view was marred by the construction of the metro line but you could see how good it was going to be.

4.5
Naama

4 February 2023

Fabulous

Breakfast was amazing lots of choices and very tasty Level of service us fantastic

The fact that there is no view from the Windows’s

5.0
Jennifer

23 December 2022

very pleasant stay

food cleaness friendly staffs

construction outside and related noises

5.0
Cecilia

22 November 2022

Amazing service and extremely comfortable.

The hotel had amazing service and was in a perfect central location. Also the breakfast buffet offered is worth it and amazing! Loved the service that the staff provided for an enjoyable girls trip especially the connecting rooms and egg tarts offered to us in our rooms!

nothing. I think people who are harsh about the construction in front of the hotel should let it go. its part of the city's expansion of the subway and the hotel does its best not to impact the guests. I did not find it a problem and it was pouring rain when we were there. The hotel is completely worth it!!!

4.5
Donghoon

14 November 2022

Perfect

Kindness of all staffs Excellent location for traveling

Porto city had a civil operation infornt of the hotel.

4.5
Chin

12 November 2022

Fabulous

location, staff

pricey

4.0
Marianne

9 November 2022

Loved the hotel, the ambience, the helpfulness of the staff

Fabulous hotel in great location. Staff super friendly and helpful

Nothing to do with the hotel but the new tramline construction work meantime spoils the historic centre of Porto. The extent and the location of the works was most definitely a negative.

4.5
Javier

16 October 2022

quasiperfect

as always this hotel is great, specially the team, so professional. its a sure shot. go to this hotel.

i have my regards with breakfast, deserves a better experience, even if products are fine a bit more effort here will be a nice plus.

5.0
Harpaz

11 October 2022

Exceptional

Everyone was delightful and extremely polite and helpful. Thoroughly recommend!

4.0
Mai

25 September 2022

Very good

The hotel is located in the heart of magical Porto with all the important streets and sites within walking distance. The staff are extremely welcoming, in particular Hugo. There is major construction in front of the hotel, which resulted in diverting the entrance, but we didn’t hear any noise and it didn’t affect our stay. The hotel room was spacious and comfortable and had all the amenities.

The Airconditioning wasn’t strong nor cold enough. The room wasn’t well ventilated.

4.5
Salina

13 September 2022

Fabulous

construction made our arrival more difficult .

4.5
Gregory

11 September 2022

You can’t beat the location and the quality of the hotel

The helpfulness of the staff was fantastic. Knowledgeable and friendly

The construction around the place but that’s not their fault

5.0
Deborah

5 September 2022

Great location and helpful concierge!

The location is great! Right in the center of all of the tourist sights. The concierge was VERY helpful with directions to sights, explaining what to see, and helping us book train tickets to Lisbon.

The hotel has no control over the construction going on for the Metro expansion. However, your GPS can get turned around when trying to get back to the hotel as some construction paths get closed off - so try and get oriented during the day. We had a room in the back of the hotel so it was still a quiet stay.

4.0
Andrea

26 August 2022

Very good

The location of the hotel was on point as it is located around the main square, however there is major construction taking place as they are working on connecting an underground transportation station. The noise level was better than expected. The room was very clean and a good size! The staff was very friendly! They were helpful in giving us recommendations for good local places to go, as well as, giving us directions. They happily greeted us at every coming and going.

Unfortunately, the breakfast(s) was not very good. It had a very nice atmosphere but the food could have been fresher and tastier. The bar area was nice but missing that 'oomph'. Overall a really nice hotel! Porto is a beautiful and historic place to visit, it also had great little restaurants and shops but best of all live music can be found at many of the corners down Rua das Flores.

5.0
Enrique

22 August 2022

Our stay at the Intercontinental was awesome! Very friendly and helpful staff! Will definitely return.

it centrally located in city of Porto.

Just the ongoing Metro construction in front of hotel.

5.0
Robyn

16 August 2022

excellent stay would definitely recommend.

staff were great. pet friendly facility. suite was beautiful. food and service was great all in all great stay

garden area could have been better.

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Snack bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • - Pet basket
  • - Pet bowls

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Business centre
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Currency exchange
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service
  • - Private check-in/check-out
  • - Invoice provided

Activities

  • - Sauna
  • - Fitness centre
  • - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Evening entertainment
  • - Spa facilities
  • - Spa/wellness packages
  • - Fitness

Outdoors

  • - Terrace
  • - Sun terrace
  • - Outdoor furniture

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

Miscellaneous

  • - Key access
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Face masks for guests available
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