Glazed townhouse retreat
The restored merchant home runs like an intimate maison, centered on an airy lightwell opening onto a walled garden.
What it’s good at
Notable
A vaulted glass roof illuminates concrete staircases and mid-century industrial furnishings.
Notable
Restored nineteenth-century merchant townhouse retaining original granite stonework and street-facing balconies.
Notable
Breakfast features Mercado do Bolhão market produce and pastries from Padaria Ribeiro.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This one stands out by virtue of its sheer uniqueness: a once-abandoned house in a residential section of Porto...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Independent design shops and wine bars line Rua do Almada, with Mercado do Bolhão a short stroll away.
The rooms
Garden retreat villas open onto private patios, while townhouse suites hang contemporary art against exposed steel girders.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated saltwater pool sits in the walled courtyard garden, bordered by a timber sun deck and loungers.
Restaurant
The Orangerie and Garden Terrace
The glass-roofed conservatory opens onto the courtyard terrace, serving morning spreads over checkerboard tiles and bright yellow banquettes.
How it began
French owners André and Brigitte spent five years transforming an abandoned nineteenth-century merchant house into a solar-powered maison.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.