InterContinental Porto - Palacio Das Cardosas Hotel
Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Se, Miragaia, Sao Nicolau e Vitoria, Porto
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Vibe
Swarovski crystal chandeliers hang from soaring ceilings, blending Belle Époque grandeur with quiet residential elegance on Porto's grandest plaza.
“Neoclassical palace quarters”
A converted nineteenth-century neoclassical palace originally founded as a monastery on historic Praça da Liberdade.
Marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs, evening turndown service, and personalized concierge assistance across your stay.
Alex Kravetz interiors featuring soaring ceilings, Swarovski crystal chandeliers, and corridors lined with historic Portuguese photography.
On Praça da Liberdade by Avenida dos Aliados, steps from São Bento station and Clérigos Tower
Rooms
High ceilings give bedrooms generous volume, paired with polished marble bathrooms that feature deep soaking tubs and separate walk-in showers.
Wellness
An intimate wellness floor offers body rituals across three treatment suites, alongside a dedicated sauna and around-the-clock fitness room.
Backstory
Originally founded as a monastery, the nineteenth-century neoclassical residence earned its name from the widow and daughters of merchant Manuel Cardoso.
Eat & drink
Sip vintage port among the oak bookshelves in Bar das Cardosas before dining on modern Portuguese dishes at Restaurante Astória.
The neighborhood
Set directly on Praça da Liberdade, the tiled halls of São Bento station and the Clérigos Tower are both short walks away.
“...a restored 18th-century palace right on the central Praça da Liberdade, offering classic luxury with historical flair.”
“"Grand" is an appropriate descriptor for InterContinental Porto Palacio das Cardosas. Spanning an entire city block, the restored 18th-century palace retains all of its Belle Époque grandeur, from the stately façade to the marble-clad lobby that gleams in the light of Swarovski crystal chandeliers and sconces.”
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