Porto Palácio Hotel by The Editory

Hotels
8.5 (4995 reviews)
Avenida da Boavista, 1269 , Porto , pt

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and attentive staff
Excellent breakfast
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited amenities for 5-star standards

Categories

Cleanliness
7.89
Several mentions of cleanliness issues, including concerns about the carpet and water leakage.
Service
9.36
Most reviews highlight friendly and attentive staff, ensuring a good service experience.
Location
8.9
Convenient location with easy access to the city center noted positively.
Room Quality
8.35
Spacious and comfortable rooms, but some issues with heating and water temperature.
Amenities
7.38
Facilities such as the fitness center and pool were criticized for being below 5-star standards.
Value for Money
8.34
Some concerns about parking fees and amenities not meeting expectations for a 5-star hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.89
Breakfast described as excellent with a variety of choices to cater to different tastes.
Overall Experience
8.86
Most guests expressed a desire to return, indicating a generally positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 21:28

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
The 5-star Porto Palacio boasts a rooftop lounge with breathtaking views, a lavish spa, and an indoor pool. Enjoy the squash court, fitness center, and massage rooms for a truly indulgent stay.

Modern Elegance
Step into the soundproofed, modern rooms offering a 26-inch flat-screen TV, plush seating, and a well-stocked minibar. The marble bathrooms with underfloor heating provide a touch of luxury, while free WiFi keeps you connected.

Convenient Location
Situated on Avenida da Boavista, this hotel is a short walk from Estádio do Bessa and close to metro stations for easy access to Casa da Música and the city center. With Porto International Airport nearby, your journey is seamless.

Experience luxury and convenience at Porto Palacio - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Please note that guests are required to wear a swimming cap when entering the swimming pools. The Health Club and Porto Palácio Spa may have schedule changes or close in festive seasons like Christmas, New Year, Carnival, and Easter. SPA access is not included on the rates. Please contact the property directly for more details.

Guests requiring an invoice should include their invoicing details (name, address and VAT number) in the Special Requests box when booking. Please note that invoices cannot be changed after they are emitted.

The credit card used at time of booking must be valid for the entire stay. Please present the credit card used to make your reservation upon check-in at the hotel. Please note that in the event that you cannot produce the same credit card the hotel reserves the right to ask for an alternative method of payment. Please note that the hotel does not accept third party bookings paid by credit card. Please contact the hotel directly for information regarding bank transfers.

Extra beds are subject to availability and confirmation.

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

The minimum age to access the spa is 16 years and the minimum age to use the gym is 18 years old. Children may use the swimming pool as long as always accompanied by an adult.

Consumption of minibar contents available in the room will incur in additional costs.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: OPO

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 20 per day.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 4995 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.89
Service: 9.36
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 7.38
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 8.89
Overall Experience: 8.86
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Manuela family_with_children ch
10
on a beaucoup apprécié surtout la vue du 18eme étage dommage qu’il pleuvait
Pros:

petit déjeuner avec pas mal de choix ma fille a troqué manquait de pain au chocolat

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Rafael couple br
9
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
M
Marcin solo_traveller pl
8
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Paulo couple pt
8
Boa hotel
Pros:

O quarto e o serviço.
Bom pequeno almoço

Cons:

Difícil acesso á garagem

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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RICARDO solo_traveller pt
7
Cons:

Acho que o serviço proporcionado não corresponde a 5 estrelas, daria 4 estrelas. Mas no cômputo, o hotel é bom.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Roberto Angel couple co
9
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Luciana extended_group br
8
Boa localização, quarto confortável, boa limpeza,excelente café da manhã, ótimo custo benefício
Pros:

Quarto grande, boa localização, excelente café da manhã, quartos sempre limpos, academia excelente e instrutores educados e atenciosos, todos os funcionários do hotel foram muito educados,simpáticos e atenciosos. Gostei muito!

Cons:

Água vazando para fora do box o que acabava molhando o banheiro e tive que utilizar toalha de rosto no chão para evitar que o banheiro ficasse todo molhado, a fim de conter que a água se espalhasse pelo banheiro. Outro ponto que achei negativo foi a utilização da piscina que tinha horários muito específicos de uso, e no feriado estava fechado.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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SAM family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

The rooms were great, very comfy beds.

Cons:

Bathrooms are a little outdated with a shower over the bath, a safetly hazard for old people. Check in took too long

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Charles family_with_children fr
10
Formidable
Pros:

Tout et notamment le personne avec Rosa et Joan

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
E
Emma family_with_children gb
6
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Margarida family_with_children pt
10
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Gabriel Lima Lopes family_with_children pt
6
Amazing hotel with a very good location that gets ruined by their pool facility
Pros:

The staff were absolutely amazing and went above and beyond in every interaction we had with them. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful.

A special mention to João Silva at the front desk, who made a huge difference to our stay. We had booked two rooms and only requested that they be as close together as possible. Initially, the rooms were on different floors, but João managed to arrange two connecting rooms for me and my family. This was a massive upgrade for us, and it genuinely made the experience much better.

Apart from the pool/wellness area, the rest of the hotel felt like what I would expect from a 5 star property: great breakfast, very comfortable beds, excellent pillows, good room temperature, good amenities, and an overall amazing room experience.

Cons:

For us, the pool is one of the most important parts of a hotel stay, especially when travelling with a baby. Considering this is a 5 star hotel, we expected a much better wellness/pool experience: something more spacious, comfortable, and in line with other spa style hotel pools. Instead, the pool and gym are operated by Solinca, and the facilities did not feel remotely close to 5 star standard.

The main pool area is very small and had only around six loungers available for the entire hotel. Once a family takes a few of them, there is basically nowhere else to sit or even place your belongings. There were no extra chairs or proper areas to keep bags and towels off the floor. Thankfully, another family kindly gave us one of their loungers when they saw us arriving with our baby.

There was also supposed to be an additional water circuit pool, but it was closed for maintenance. From the condition of the area, it looked like it had been closed for a very long time. Another pool area used for lessons appeared poorly maintained, with visible rust dripping from a wall fan and rubbish nearby, which made the space feel neglected.

The walls and general pool area also did not look particularly clean or well maintained. Overall, the wellness area felt more like a small gym pool than a luxury hotel facility.

This is frustrating because the rest of the hotel was very good, and the staff were excellent in every interaction. They genuinely went above and beyond. However, the pool experience had such a negative impact on our stay that we cannot rate the hotel higher. For a 5 star hotel, this part of the experience was simply not acceptable.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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João Paulo family_with_children pt
9
Localização excelente e qualidade inigualáveis.
Pros:

Tudo 5 estrelas!
Desde o staff e o acolhimento, processo de check-in, até à decoração, a localização, quarto, serviços e alimentação.
O quarto era enorme mas perfeito para que viaja com uma bebé de 14 meses. Super confortável e muito bem equipado. Adorámos os miminhos.
Os serviços são vários e diversificados o que possibilita passarmos um ótimo momento no hotel.
O staff, todo ele muito atencioso e prestável. O nosso obrigado!
E depois a espetacular vista do rooftop onde se encontra o bar e o restaurante. Perfeitos! O serviço, a carta e os empregados todos 5 estrelas. Para repetir!
Por fim, e simplesmente incrível, o pequeno-almoço. Pela variedade e qualidade são dos melhores que já experimentámos.
Em suma, para repetir.

Cons:

Nada a apontar.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Guedes couple pt
7
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Sylvie couple fr
10
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour.
Pros:

La gentillesse du personnel .
La propreté de l’hôtel
Les chambres sont spacieuses
Les équipements piscine S.p.a
Le petit déjeuner très copieux
Les arrêts de bus à proximité, nous avons aussi était en centre ville à pied une vingtaine de mm.
Sinon depuis l’hôtel environ 8€ le taxi.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Rosana Brandão solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Nathalie couple lu
10
Exceptionnel
Pros:

L’accueil et le personnel au petit soins et sympathique . Le voiturier à toute heure.La chambre très agréable et calme. Surtout la vue panoramique au bar 19 eme étage et les bons cocktails suggéré de Tutto (très sympathique et professionnel)

Cons:

Le sauna et Hammann séparé masculin et féminin et un petit peu vieillot. Dommage que la Sauna ne fonctionnait pas.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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RICHARD extended_group fr
8
Pros:

Personnel extraordinaire, avec une attention particulière pour Rosa Maria, une perle.
Chambre impeccable, bar avec une vue imprenable.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Lydia solo_traveller es
8
Magnífico desayuno
Pros:

La cama era cómoda, la habitación espaciosa, las vistas de la última planta y el desayuno espectacular

Cons:

Las almohadas era muy blandas e incómodas

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Edite couple pt
6
Cons:

limpeza mediana.
centro de fitness/ piscina antigo desadequado para um hotel de 5
estrelas

2026-05-01 via Nuitee