InterContinental Porto-Palacio das Cardosas

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InterContinental Porto-Palacio das Cardosas

OFFER ID

H4687

ADDRESS:

Praca da Liberdade 25

CHECK IN:

3:00 PM

CHECK OUT:

12:00 Noon
  • OVERVIEW
  • ACCOMMODATIONS
  • FACILITIES & SERVICES
  • DINING
  • DIRECTIONS
A SENSE OF HERITAGE & AUTHENTICITY IN THE HEART OF THE CITY.

In the heart of Porto's World Heritage city center, the InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas is located in one of the most iconic 18th century building. Its prestigious facade compliments a beautifully renovated interior, by Alex Kravetz, characterized by elegance and contemporary luxury.

The hotel benefits the best location in the city for both leisure and business travelers; walking distance from the major touristic attractions such as Clerigos, Lello library, Palacio da Bolsa, Ribeira and the Douro River.

Porto is one of Europe´s oldest tourist destinations and was elected this year the Best European Destination.

Exclusive Amenities

  • Buffet Breakfast for each guest daily at Astoria Restaurant
  • Lunch or Dinner for up to two people per room, once during stay, excluding beverages, taxes and gratuities in hotel restaurant
  • VIP treatment
  • Complimentary WiFi
The following amenities are subject to availability at the time of check-in/departure:
  • Upgrade
  • Early Check-In
  • Late Check-Out
Discover the wonderful Porto. Stay 3 nights for the price of 2, at the InterContinental Porto Palacio das Cardosas.

This Summer, travel to the picturesque city of Porto and discover its historic center designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996.

Local Area Attractions

THE PERFECT DAY

MORNING

A delicious buffet breakfast at our Restaurant Astoria is the ideal way to start your day in Porto as, the amount of wonderful things for you to do or see in Porto will definitely make you loose some calories. We suggest you to start by the Clerigos Church, then go to the Lello Bookstore or the Igreja da Se which are located right next to the Hotel. After that, don’t waste anymore time and go to the most authentic place in town, the Bolhao market here, you will feel Porto’s true essence.

AFTERNOON

After a typical meal next to the River at the Ribeira, walk across the bridge, and go for a Port Wine Tour, here you will be able to discover everything about one of the world’s most famous wines and even try some different blends. After getting a little bit tipsy, we recommend you to go and catch some fresh air while doing a boat tour along the Douro River where you will see all 6 bridges.

EVENING

After tiring visits around the city center, we invite you to delight yourself at our Restaurant Astoria where our Executive Chef will make a special selection of dishes that will make you discover some less known Portuguese flavors. Then, after dinner go and explore Porto’s night life, around the Hotel there are plenty of bars and night clubs so do not hesitate to contact us so we can give you some hints on where to go!

 

INSIDER TIPS

LOCAL CULTURE

Tipping in Bars & Restaurants

Tips are always appreciated, although not mandatory.

Weather

If you visit Porto during autumn or winter, be sure to bring an umbrella as it can be very windy or rainy on the other hand, is you visit during summer it is mandatory for you to bring a sun protector.

Language

Portuguese ir our official language but, most of us Portuguese speak a second language like Spanish, French or English so don’t hesitate!

Sundays

Although most street shops are generally closed on Sundays, most of them are also located inside big shopping malls spread all over town. There you’ll be able to shop until 11:00 PM so do not hesitate to ask us where to go.

CURRENCY

In most places Euros is the only currency accepted.

WHAT TO PACK

Porto is a city in which the four seasons are quite clearly defined. When travelling to Porto during summer or spring, you will definitely need to pack some light clothes as the weather can be quite warm, but do not forget to bring a sweater as nights here are always a bit chilly. If you come during autumn, you’ll notice right away that things can get a bit rainy and windy around here so be sure to be prepared. Comparing to autumn, winter in Porto is much colder and dry than rainy and humid, as we say here it’s a kind of cold that gets into your bones so instead of an umbrella you should bring a big coat, scarf and a beanie hat. Whatever the weather might be during your visit to Port, we are more than sure that you’ll blown away by Porto and everything it has to offer.

Porto - 2017 Best European Destination

Porto was elected last 10th February the best 2017 European Destination !!


Never has the choice of the winning city been so unanimous among travelers from all other the world. It is with the votes of worldwide travelers from 174 countries that Porto wins this European title again for the third time (2012, 2014, 2017). Travelers from the USA, the United Kingdom, France, Denmark, South-Africa, South Korea, Ireland and Canada, among others,... voted Porto in the first place in this competition. Porto is exceptional in more ways than one and the "Cidade Invicta" (unvanquished city) is history, is architecture, culture, gastronomy, trade, encounters and discoveries, will seduce you.


Porto has all the charm of towns which happily cohabit with their river. You can stroll along the River Douro (river of gold) in Cais da Ribeira, fly over it by helicopter or discover Porto's architecture, its amazing landscapes and magnificent bridges by taking a cruise on this majestic river. Porto is also a sea city and in the briefest of time a tram will bring you to Foz do Douro’s gentle beaches face to face with the Atlantic.


Enter the sumptuously cool Palacio da Bolsa, and walk through history with Portuguese adventurers, follow the country’s trade routes and be stunned by the treasures which they brought back. Remarkable buildings such as the Sé Catédral and its terraces offer superb viewpoints over a bustle of markets, grocery stores, bars, restaurants…

New Country Rankings Aim to Help Travelers Choose Safe Destinations

Please click on the following link to access this article: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/19/travel/new-state-department-travel-advisories.html?mwrsm=amp-email

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