Torel Palace Porto
Ribeira, Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Se, Miragaia, Sao Nicolau e Vitoria, Porto
MICHELIN Guide
“Torel Palace Porto may be a modern hotel, but the most cursory glance reveals that the building is far from new. The Palacete Campos Navarro dates back to 1861, and was built by a wealthy local family in the then-current Romantic style.”
Vibe
A restored 1861 merchant palace where vintage books float from the ceiling beneath an ornate central skylight.
“Romantic literary sanctuary”
Restored 1861 Romantic-era merchant palace featuring an ornate central skylight and intricate period stucco plasterwork.
Isabel Sá Nogueira interiors celebrate Portuguese literature with custom furnishings and suspended book ceiling installations.
Rooms and culinary concepts dedicated to celebrated Portuguese literary figures including Fernando Pessoa and José Saramago.
In central Batalha near Sé cathedral, steps from historic alleys and São Bento station
Rooms
High ceilings and custom furnishings define each room, with decor celebrating Portuguese literary figures from Fernando Pessoa to Luís de Camões.
Wellness
An outdoor swimming pool sits nestled in the leafy garden courtyard, complemented by massage therapies in the Calla Wellness Suite.
Backstory
Built in 1861 as Palacete Campos Navarro, the four-story townhouse underwent a meticulous two-year restoration before opening in 2020.
Eat & drink
BLIND serves multi-course sensory tasting menus inspired by José Saramago, while Florbela Pâtisserie pours afternoon tea alongside delicate French pastries.
The neighborhood
Set on a quiet street in Batalha, the hotel is a short stroll from Sé Cathedral and the historic São Bento station.
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