Modernist spa retreat
A soaring glass atrium and an underground thermal spa shape this contemporary stay in Porto's cultural district.
What it’s good at
Notable
A subterranean hydrotherapy pool sits beneath a skylight alongside Turkish and Finnish baths.
Listed
A multi-story glass atrium designed with wenge wood paneling and panoramic glass elevators.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Casa da Música is a short stroll away in the leafy Boavista district, alongside Francos metro station.
The rooms
Marble bathrooms have soaking tubs and smart glass that turns opaque at the push of a button.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A water feature cascades into the subterranean indoor hydrotherapy pool, bordered by flared pillars and loungers.
The spa
Dark wood treatment suites host ESPA bodywork, flanked by a Turkish hammam, Finnish sauna, and curved relaxation lounges.
The gym
Technogym cardio machines and free weights fill the 24-hour fitness studio, with dedicated space set aside for yoga.
Porto Novo Restaurant
Portuguese dishes come from an open kitchen, beside a floor-to-ceiling glass cellar stocked with regional vintages and Port.
New Yorker Bar & Piano Bar
Red club chairs surround an illuminated bar where live piano music accompanies classic cocktails and Portuguese wines.
At the table
Glass-topped tables sit before floor-to-ceiling angled windows for formal meals bathed in natural daylight.
How it began
Portuguese architect João Paciência designed the building in 2003, suspending its glass facade from an overhead beam.
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Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa
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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.