Maison Albar Hotels – The monumental palace
If you’ve been there and visited Lisbon but can’t get enough of Portuguese culture, custard tarts and wine, head to the country’s second coolest city and check into something heavenly postage Hotels.
The Ribeira district, with its narrow cobbled streets, medieval old town and colorful merchant houses, has been declared worthy of protection by UNESCO. Tree-lined boulevards follow the banks of the river, and the city has expanded into seaside suburbs like Foz do Douro, on the edge of the Atlantic.
Those visiting primarily for the port should head straight to Vila Nova de Gaia, where the national drink has been made for hundreds of years – helpfully, the riverside wineries have their names illuminated on their rooftops after dark.
In the yeatman, Bacchus would be proud – not only wine is served in the two –Michelin star restaurant, but grapes are used ingeniously spa treatments such as B. Cabernet crash scrubs.
Stationery and typeface fanatics (we know you’re out there) will find a spiritual home at Port AS1829, a hotel in one of Europe’s oldest stationery shops; and at Temple-to-Typography Casa do Account & Typography.
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Two of the most beautiful things in life come together at yeatman – Wine and Spas – in turn make up one of the best hotels in Porto. Perched on a hill amidst the harbor shacks, the hotel offers spectacular views of the UNESCO-listed city and the Douro River.
Along with seven acres of land (cramped urban casa, that’s not), there are indoor and outdoor infinity pools, a two-Michelin-star restaurant, and a spa where you can admire or book the city from the comfort of a barrel bath a crushed cabernet scrub. Each bedroom overlooks the city and each has a balcony or patio to enjoy it all.
Originally a mansion built in 1861, Torel Palace Porto is a well-preserved example of the architecture of this era, with its impressive skylight still intact and a high-gloss lobby with gilded edges. The peaceful outdoor pool is the perfect spot to retreat to after days exploring the city, not least for its selection of cooling cocktails.
The hotel celebrates all five senses at the Blind, its gastronomic temple named after the work of one of the country’s Nobel Prize winners. Inside, portraits of other Portuguese poets and writers are eulogized. Other notable artistic additions include bathrooms hidden in mirrored cubes in the middle of some bedrooms.
Its name may not be modest, but this neoclassical palace is actually quite monumental: it has high ceilings, gleaming white marble, and an Art Deco staircase for starters. Located on the equally stately Avenida dos Aliados, the 1923 building is close to the Clérigos Tower, Dom Luis 1 Bridge and Bolhao Market. The monumental palace The Ribeira district and the historic houses along the riverfront are also within walking distance.
There are three restaurants, all headed by an excellent French chef – of course there’s a fine dining restaurant, but there’s also a lively brasserie and a decadent cocktail bar.
This cozy hotel in Porto’s Santo Ildefonso district is less than 1 mile from Gaia’s wineries, including the Ferreira Cellars, in an old monastery and one of the best in the city. The six bedrooms captive house makes visitors feel like locals, with a garden pool, shared lounge, and elegant bedrooms, some with terraces that show off the surrounding terracotta roofs.
It’s close to the neighborhood’s eponymous church and Batalha Square, which was named after a battle but is much more civilized these days thanks to its cafes and monuments.
On the edge of the Atlantic in the seaside district of Foz do Douro, this 19th-century mansion has a handful of rooms in the main house, with a newer annexe added so everyone else can join in the fun. Along with several other bedrooms, Vila FozThe new wing of the has an indoor pool, spa and a more relaxed restaurant.
Here you can enjoy the best of both – the rest of the city is within easy reach, but you also have the breezy backdrop where the Douro meets the Atlantic (“foz” means “estuary”) and the charming streets of this historic residential area on your doorstep.
Ideally located to visit all the main sights of Porto, Cocorico adds a bit of Francophile flair to this 10-room townhouse. In the brasserie, French classics are washed down with delicious Douro reds, and the bedrooms are named after romantic French and Portuguese connections through the ages.
Original features include huge windows, wrought-iron railings, local tiles, antique dressing tables, and high cornice ceilings with modern arrivals like billowing curtains, color-block painted walls, gingham-edged beds, and freestanding bathtubs. Trainspotters who just love Beaux-Arts stations will enjoy the São Bento interchange, one of the most beautiful rail hubs in the world.
This boutique hotel between Avenida dos Aliados and Ribeira will take you back to 1829 when the paper warehouse was first opened in this location (hence the typewriters and various writing utensils). It later specialized in typography, bookbinding and carpentry and is one of the oldest stationery shops in Europe, run by the same family for five generations.
guests at Port AS1829 can enjoy the historic old town of Porto – notable nearby attractions include the Mercado Ferreira Borges and the Palácio da Bolsa. Classic Portuguese cuisine awaits you in the restaurant, or sit out on the terrace and work your way through the port wine list.
In the heart of Porto’s theater land (hence the name), PortoBay Theater confines jazz hands to the occasional spotlight and rush of a heavy curtain.
The star of the show is undoubtedly Il Basilico, which serves flavorful (and high-carb) pizzas, risottos, and pastas and has a glass ceiling for maximum natural light. Passersby can’t resist the smells from the pizza oven and luckily there is direct access from the street. More Italian imports come in the form of the house-made limoncello served at the bar, which opens onto the street for an indoor terrace feel that also draws locals.
Sister of Porto Torel Palace, and another alike sophisticated retreat in Lisbon, Thorel 1884 is another palatial apartment, now converted into 12 suites, on a modern downtown street. The late 19th-century building pays tribute to great Portuguese explorers in the form of exotic decor in the rooms, but the Bartolomeu Bistro celebrates the motherland (especially its wine).
In addition to reviving a historic artistic practice and ensuring it appeared in every room, the team ensured art was once again at the forefront of the hotel by hiring an artist to design the entrance. And it houses the coziest landing ever, which doubles as a library (with conveniently placed sofas).
Each release of this dreamy duo – two objects 350 meters apart – from the same studio is equally artistic. Font fans will love one of the 19th-century buildings, which celebrate the written word by adorning walls with different typefaces (reproducing passages from different authors along with some simpler slogans), and design fans will enjoy the use of concrete antiques and light brown leather armchair.
Casa do Account & Typography is in artsy Cedofeita, but the town center is a 15-minute walk away, with a hammock-lined pool and peaceful courtyard that begs you to return quickly.
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