Hotel Torel Avantgarde

In the centre of Porto, a stylish art-boutique retreat a short walk from the historic core and Crystal Palace Gardens. Steps from Livraria Lello, Ribeira Square and Bolhão Market. Address: Rua da Restauração 336. Family-friendly and pet-friendly (pets allowed for an extra charge).

An award-winning five-star art hotel inspired by 1930s/40s avant-garde style and showcasing contemporary Portuguese art and craftsmanship. Each room and suite is individually designed and dedicated to an artist, many with river Douro views. Rooms feature memory-foam beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, minibars, flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, in-room tea/coffee makers and designer toiletries.

Full-service spa with signature treatments, indoor and outdoor pools (including a swim-up bar), health club/fitness facilities and sauna. Sip cocktails in the quirky Avant-Garden terrace and garden or lounge poolside at the Digby pool restaurant. Concierge and 24-hour reception, multilingual staff, wheelchair access, on-site parking (extra charge), laundry/dry cleaning services and airport shuttle available for a surcharge.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property, 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Limited onsite parking and a roundtrip airport shuttle are available for a surcharge.

Digby Restaurant & Bar serves contemporary Portuguese cuisine with a large wine selection and poolside, alfresco options. Buffet breakfast is offered daily (for a fee), room service is available during limited hours, and a swim-up bar keeps the drinks coming while you float.