Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location
Very friendly and attentive staff (concierge/valet/manager)
Clean, comfortable rooms and beds
Valet parking available
High-quality room amenities (Byredo toiletries, luxurious bathroom tub)
Beautiful/well-designed hotel
Cons:
Inconsistent/underwhelming breakfast for some guests
Noisy air conditioning reported
Perceived as expensive / poor value by some
Occasional room maintenance issues (e.g., leaking shower door)
Some rooms small for the price or lacking seating
Room servicing can be slow at times

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Generally praised as very clean across multiple reviews (e.g., 'brandschoon', 'clean and comfortable'), with one mention of slower-than-expected room servicing and an isolated bathroom flooding incident that was resolved.
Service
9.4
Staff repeatedly described as exceptional, attentive and helpful (concierge, valet, manager praised for resolving issues); guest comments consistently highlight friendly, professional service.
Location
9.6
Frequent strong praise for central, excellent location (next to San Bento/train station, ideal for sightseeing); many guests called it the best location in Porto.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms often called large, comfortable and well appointed, but there are mixed notes: some rooms are small for the price, missing a sheet on one stay, limited seating in some premium rooms, and occasional maintenance issues.
Amenities
8.8
Good amenities cited (valet parking, Byredo toiletries, smart TV, luxurious tubs); some guests noted noisy air conditioning as an amenity-related disturbance.
Value for Money
7.2
Perceived as pricey by several guests ('very expensive', 'no complaints other than the very expensive price'); positive quality noted but cost/value balance is a common critique.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Breakfast experiences varied widely: some guests praised an excellent, extensive breakfast, while others found it underwhelming or of low quality in parts; inconsistent F&B impressions overall.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall sentiment is highly positive — many guests say they'd stay again, call it the best hotel they stayed at in Portugal, and 'highly recommend' — despite a few isolated issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:25

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation in a Historic Palace

Stylish Rooms with Modern Amenities
The InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas offers spacious rooms with high ceilings, flat-screen TVs, and marble bathrooms. Some rooms even feature a cozy seating area with plush chairs, providing a comfortable and elegant stay for guests.

Wellness and Dining Options
Guests can enjoy a workout at the 24-hour Fitness Centre or relax at the on-site spa with 3 treatment rooms and a sauna. The Restaurant Astoria serves a variety of Portuguese dishes with a contemporary twist, while the Cardosas Bar offers a selection of cocktails and Port wines in a relaxing setting.

Book your stay at InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas for a luxurious experience in the heart of Porto's historical centre.

Important information:

Dinner consists of a three-course dinner from a set menu or buffet in a designated hotel restaurant for one or two resident adults sharing a room. Drinks are not included.

Please note that, until end of February 2026, our Wellness Center (gym, sauna and treatment rooms) will be temporarily closed for renovations.

Our team is available to assist with alternatives and ensure a seamless stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 471 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 7.2
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Barbara • solo_traveller • us
10
Would stay here again…the best hotel we stayed at in Portugal.
Pros:

Everything…the location, staff, room, Byredo soap supplies, luxurious bathroom tub

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
D
Dalal • couple • kw
6
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
K
khizer • family_with_children • ae
9
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Ji won • extended_group • kr
10
Pros:

위치, 시설 모든게 좋았습니다!
포루투에 다시간다면 망설임없이 다시 선택할거예요

Cons:

조식이 기대이하였어요

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
E
esteban • couple • ar
8
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • couple • ru
10
Общее впечатление на 5 из 5
Pros:

Останавливались в номере Премиум с видом на площадь. Огромный и удобный номер. Чисто, тихо, удобно. Есть смарт тв.

Cons:

Огромный номер Премиум класса с посадочными местами только в виде кресла и кровати, можно было бы разместить диван или тахту. Не очень разнообразные завтраки.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • us
10
Pros:

Is in the best location in all of Porto. We have stayed there twice over the past three months and loved both of our rooms. The staff are fantastic. I love that they have valet parking. Parking can be a struggle in that area so the valet parking is a nice perk.

Cons:

We loved everything.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
A
Albert • couple • am
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
G
Gil • extended_group • es
8
Estancia agradable.
Pros:

La situación .

Cons:

El ruido del aire acondicionado.
La calidad de algunos alimentos del desayuno muy floja.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
M
Maria • couple • nl
10
Wij hebben genoten en komen zeker terug!
Pros:

Het ontzettend vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. Het ontbijt was heel uitgebreid en smaakte heerlijk.
De ligging van het hotel is heel centraal in het het historisch centrum. De kamers zijn brandschoon.

Cons:

Bij het bureau onder de t.v. was geen verlichting.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
A
Abtonio Pedro • couple • br
9
Agradável
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

Não ter lençol sobre a cama

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Luciana • extended_group • br
10
30 dias de viagem pela Europa o melhor hotel que ficamos
Pros:

Tudoooo, desde o atendimento até a acomodação , cama perfeita, café da manhãs excelente .

Cons:

Gostei de tudo

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
K
kim • couple • us
10
Awesome menirable
Pros:

Staff room

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
E
Evan • couple • us
10
Staff was exceptional.
Pros:

Location, design, amenities.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
喜九 • couple • jp
6
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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May Mae • couple • au
9
Excellent stay, sad to leave, highly recommend if going to Porto.
Pros:

The rooms were big, clean and comfortable. Definitely a 5 star hotel. Would highly recommend. Location is excellent, right next door to San Bento train station and close to a lot of the sights. Walking distance within locations and restaurants around.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
J
Jose Manuel • couple • mz
9
Gostei muito da estadia em getal
Pros:

Bom pequeno almoço. Escolha variada e trabalhadores muito atenciosos. O horário de abertura e encerramento também está equilibrado.

Cons:

Limpeza e arranjo dos quartos um pouco demorado. Deveria ser mais célere

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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CARLO • extended_group • it
7
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • us
8
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
H
Holzkamp • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee