Modernist skyline beacon
A family-owned modernist landmark rising over downtown Porto, pairing brutalist lines with an unpretentious base for exploring the city.
What it’s good at
Listed
Continuous family-owned hospitality in downtown Porto since opening its high-rise doors in 1973.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Mercado do Bolhão sits two blocks away, with the pedestrian shops along Rua de Santa Catarina just around the corner.
The rooms
Rooms are straightforward and quiet, with warm wood furniture, marble bathrooms, and windows looking out over the city grid.
The gym
- Gym
- 24-hour fitness room on the first floor with cardio equipment and free weights.
Restaurant
17º Restaurante
The seventeenth-floor dining room and open-air terrace serve contemporary Portuguese dishes with panoramic views over the city.
At the table
Breakfast is served beside a ceramic tile mural by Júlio Resende. Upstairs, the bar pours regional wines and cocktails.
How it began
Architects José Carlos Loureiro and Luís Pádua Ramos completed the 72-meter structure in 1973 as one of Porto's earliest high-rises.
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How we rate hotels.
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.