Hotel Torel Avantgarde  

In the heart of Porto, steps from the historic centre and a short drive to Ribeira Square, Porto Cathedral and the Dom Luís I Bridge. This five-star art boutique hotel sits near the river Douro at Rua da Restauração 336. Family-friendly and pet-friendly (extra charge).

Inspired by 1930s/40s Art Deco and contemporary Portuguese art, the hotel is a stylish playground for the curious. Dozens of individually styled rooms and suites are dedicated to avant‑garde artists, many with river views. Rooms feature memory-foam beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, minibars, flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee makers and designer toiletries. The property is non-smoking and includes a quirky Avant-Garden and signature spa treatments.

Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials, plus a health club and sauna. Indoor and outdoor pools with a swim-up bar and poolside restaurant. Terrace and garden spaces invite river-breeze mornings. Concierge, tour desk, babysitting (surcharge), 24-hour reception, limited onsite parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge) simplify your stay. Pets allowed (extra charge).

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property and luggage storage. 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff assist with arrivals and logistics.

Digby Restaurant & Bar offers contemporary Portuguese cuisine and a large wine selection. Dine poolside or alfresco in the Avant-Garden, sip cocktails at the swim-up bar, or use room service during limited hours. Buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30–11:00 for a fee.