Heirloom coffeehouse quarters
Restored 1903 cafe glamour opens onto an airy French patio draped in a lush vertical garden.
What it’s good at
Notable
Maritime spice trade routes shape scented guest floors flanking a courtyard vertical garden.
Notable
Architect Januário Godinho's 1903 cafe design endures in restored marble columns and molded ceilings.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
It still serves coffee in its new role as the hotel’s all-day dining cafe, now called Historical Café, A Brasileira, which thankfully has retained its early 20th century splendor.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set beside Teatro Sá da Bandeira in the Baixa district, the hotel sits a quick walk from São Bento Station and Bolhão Market.
The rooms
Guest rooms feature aromatic spice-themed palettes of burnt orange and brushed gold, echoing historic Portuguese maritime trade routes.
The gym
- Gym
- 24-hour fitness center on site.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Cafetaria Histórica A Brasileira
Green velvet banquettes and patterned floor tiles fill the dining room, which serves house coffee and regional Portuguese dishes.
How it began
Adriano Teles opened Porto's first coffeehouse to serve coffee by the cup here in 1903, popularizing the city's espresso culture.
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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.