The Hotel Torel Saboaria Porto is a 5-star hotel on Rua do Bonjardim, between the Bolhão market and Avenida dos Aliados. It has an outdoor pool, a spa with a jacuzzi, a garden and a restaurant serving Portuguese food. As well as couples, it welcomes families: it offers family rooms and a children’s buffet.
Location and getting around
The Bolhão market and Avenida dos Aliados are about a 5-minute walk away. São Bento and Livraria Lello are about 10 minutes on foot, and the Clérigos Tower about 15. To go down to the Ribeira or the Dom Luís I Bridge, allow about 20 minutes. Campanhã is about half an hour’s walk.
Rooms and facilities
Among the rooms there are family options. According to the hotel, the outdoor pool can be used all year round. The spa offers beauty treatments and has a jacuzzi, and there is a garden and a sun terrace.
The restaurant reinterprets Portuguese cooking. Breakfast is a buffet or à la carte, with a special buffet for the little ones. Reception and concierge are open 24 hours, check-in and check-out are done privately and wifi is free.
Who it suits
- Families who need a spacious room and a breakfast designed for children.
- Couples who want a spa and a pool in the centre.
- Anyone shopping around the Bolhão and Rua de Santa Catarina.
Good to know
- Check-in is from 15:00 to 00:00, and photo ID and a credit card are required.
- Check-out is between 07:00 and 12:00.
- Air conditioning and a gym are not listed among its services.
Compare with other 5-star hotels.