Located 1.6 km from Fonte do Cubo, the 5-star Torel Avantgarde Porto hotel includes an indoor pool. Boasting a fitness centre, the hotel is right in the centre of the city, not far from World of Discoveries Interactive Museum.
This boutique hotel is about a 25-minute walk from the Episcopal Palace of Porto, 10 minutes' drive from the all - seater Estadio do Dragao Football Stadium. Guests can visit places of worship such as the Roman Catholic church "Porto Cathedral", situated just 1.7 km from the Torel Avantgarde Porto. Take benefit from the proximity to the 14th-century Franciscan Monument Church Of St Francis, which is a 17-minute walk away. Aliados metro city rail is a mere 0.8 km away, while Entre Quintas bus stop is within a few blocks of the property.
The 54 rooms at Torel Avantgarde hotel are smoke-free, some of them have a stone fireplace along with an espresso machine. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and pay-per-view channels, as well as comforts as air conditioning are also featured. Some rooms include views of the river.
Guests are provided with a buffet breakfast every morning. A lounge bar is available on site. The Torel Avantgarde is 5 minutes on foot from the bar APURO Vegan Bar.
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Important information
Check-in:from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out:until 12:00
Licence number7522
Extra beds/cots
The maximum number of extra beds allowed in a room is 1.
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Facilities
Internet access
Wi-Fi
Parking
Parking
Valet parking
Shuttle service
Paid airport shuttle
Sports & entertainments
Fitness centre
Yoga class
Services
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Eating places
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Snack bar
Outdoor dining area
Dinner
Special diet menus
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Business facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Children's menu
Leisure facilities
Infinity pool
Indoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Turkish bath
Jacuzzi
Pedicure
Manicure
Waxing
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Back massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Public Bath
Pool with view
Facilities for disabled guests
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Sink
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
Parquet floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Coffee shop
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Pets
Pets allowed
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Local attractions
Miguel Bombarda Street
500 m
Gaia docks
1000 m
Jardins do Palacio de Cristal
350 m
Cloister Nossa Senhora da Serra do Pilar
1.1 km
Arrabida Shopping
1.3 km
Palacio da Bolsa
800 m
Museum of Port Wine
350 m
Look at Porto
350 m
Soares dos Reis National Museum
300 m
Ponte D. Luis I
1.2 km
Airports
Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport
16 km
Train stations
São Bento train station
1.1 km
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The 54 rooms at Torel Avantgarde hotel are smoke-free, some of them have a stone fireplace along with an espresso machine. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and pay-per-view channels, as well as comforts as air conditioning are also featured. Some rooms include views of the river.
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Denis
2024-05-19
7/10
I got nice designed and nicely decorated room, it was included with a nice bottle of vinho verde, fantastic views and great bed.
John
2024-05-07
8/10
The executive superior room with a balcony, facilities worked for us. The location was comfortable, next to Houndshill Shopping Centre.
Adrian
2024-04-25
8/10
The service was good, totally satisfied. Had facilities needed in my executive superior double room, including an individual safe, an air conditioning, and a minibar. Extremely great and enthusiastic staff, helped me a lot. The location was marvellous and fab, near the centre of town, in the touristic area.
Graham
2024-04-07
8/10
The food was outstanding and the location was stunning. We had executive room with an electric kettle, a mini bar fridge, and air conditioning.
Rodney
2024-03-31
7/10
The total stay was really nice on vacation. Loved the executive queen room with a mini bar and fantastic views I was given. The breakfast was extensive, with amazing views and the staff was smart. The hotel had an excellent location by taxi was okay. I ate in the in-house restaurant nearby.
Paul
2024-03-01
9/10
I was here for 2 nights and ate at in-house restaurant with nice view. The location was magnificent and absolutely perfect for Porto, so close to Porto old town, and the river and city. Had lunch/dinner at Fixebowl, which I found at a medium distance from the hotel.
Herbert
2024-02-23
9/10
I had very clean bed and gates in the very well decorated and themed. The breakfast was extensive and delicious with lovely views and fresh fruits, and had all you need.
Danny
2024-02-18
7/10
This avant-garde hotel has a convenient and best possible location down to the river. Btw, it's set in Uniao de Freguesias do Centro district really close to restaurants/bars, and the main sights. The twin room is brand-new, we also loved absolutely breathtaking views.
Phil
2024-02-17
9/10
The executive queen room was nicely decorated with the balcony, pillows in the world, for instance. The location was magnificent and close to places we visited.
Jacob
2024-01-31
9/10
The location was comfortable and best possible for Porto, near the Douro river which was a perfect place to enjoy a nice bottle of vinho verde as well as the center close to many attractions. It was very well decorated and themed with a wonderful view, good enough for a short break.
Anthony
2024-01-28
9/10
The staff there were polite and welcoming.
Frank
2024-01-10
7/10
Make sure to get twin room with complimentary coffee, bathtub plus good coffee machine. The hotel's location is easy and the staff are highly professional and service-minded.
Ross
2024-01-07
7/10
Great and fab location walking distance to restaurants and bars. Based in a lively area.
Tom
2023-12-26
7/10
Had an enjoyable stay here. I loved this well-run and luxury place, stayed there for 3 nights. I booked trendy, nice designed room with built in TV screen, a wonderful view, as example. The staff were very amiable, incredibly attentive. Beautiful restaurant served authentic specialities.
Ryan
2023-12-24
9/10
Enjoyed every detail about my just perfect 3 nights stay here. The room I booked was kept immaculately clean and available with a balcony and a bedroom plus stunning views. The location was easy - within walking distance of everywhere I wanted to go.
Andrew
2023-12-07
8/10
Overall it was a such wonderful stay on vacation. The restaurant was amazing with nice view, I tried excellent dishes.
Herbert
2023-12-02
8/10
The hotel room was well decorated and themed with pillows in the world, an awesome view, as for instance. This was a convenient and perfect location close enough to centre of town, the old town in 5 minutes and the city center.
Robert
2023-12-01
9/10
Glad I took classic king room, it was themed and unique. Smart and efficient staff, the breakfasts are delicious with amazing views. The atmosphere of the hotel is quiet.
David
2023-11-20
7/10
Unique rooms with probably the best mattress, a balcony, for example, felt like home. Great and beautiful location to the riverside, all was great. And we were really close to restaurants and bars, old town, close to library Lello and river side and river and quite garden.
Alfred
2023-11-15
8/10
The setting was stunning, just next door to Porto's old city center, the main touristic area, and the river and Porto old town. I was offered an extensive and delicious breakfast with amazing views. All the staff was efficient, tackled my issues.
Hugh
2023-11-11
9/10
Very clean bed in executive room with an electric kettle, a mini bar fridge, and air conditioning. Fantastic friendly staff of the hotel. The most important - magnificent and absolutely perfect location close to many attractions.
Alf
2023-11-06
8/10
View was awesome, breakfast was enjoyable, and beds were comfortable. The staff was superfriendly, with nice attitude. The location on the Douro river was beautiful and incredible. There was an in-house restaurant nearby.
David
2023-11-04
9/10
Good small place with exceptionally attentive staff and beautiful views. Beautifully decorated room and bathroom with a bath. Unbeatable and easy location, an easy walk to everywhere.
Francis
2023-10-26
8/10
The hotel is definitely recommended to all. The employees are welcoming and exceptional. Good service, the breakfast is enjoyable and delicious. Moreover, the parking is onsite.
Brian
2023-10-07
8/10
Had a perfect stay on vacation. We booked well decorated and themed room for a bedroom and could use wake-up service, available in it. The personnel was amazingly attentive and very competent.
Robert
2023-09-25
9/10
It was an enjoyable base for a short break, had luxury time. The location was best possible for first time visitors to Porto.
Clive
2023-09-23
9/10
It had convenient location, not far from the Douro river which was a perfect place to enjoy a nice bottle of vinho verde, the city center where most bar and the main attractions. Caring staff did a great job.
Douglas
2023-08-26
7/10
Luxury place with excellent location. Well decorated room and an electric kettle, a mini bar fridge, and air conditioning inside.
James
2023-08-18
8/10
Themed room, unique complete with a balcony, great bed, as for instance, greatly enjoyed it.
Craig
2023-08-15
8/10
The location was convenient and perfect, so close to nearby restaurants, all important places and the river, in an extra comfy area. Had tastefully decorated and themed room for a bedroom and wake-up service was available in it. I was met by very competent and incredibly attentive staff at the lobby.
William
2023-08-08
9/10
Thanks a lot everyone for a lovely stay on our next visit back. Booked the hotel for its magnificent location so close to all important places, the Torel Avantgarde, and property's restaurant. Cafe Cafetaria Viriato located 1 km away was a nice surprise.
Ernest
2023-08-07
9/10
The room was well decorated, and we tried an enjoyable breakfast.
Ashley
2023-08-03
7/10
Stayed in unique executive superior room with a balcony, a bedroom, as for instance. Very amiable and amazingly attentive staff who were always there to help. The location was convenient and perfect because it was really close to restaurants, great beaches, and the old town in 5 minutes.
Ian
2023-07-11
8/10
The location is comfortable and best possible with private parking available on-site.
Dorothy
2023-06-04
9/10
We were there for a short break and had an exceptional stay. Its location was best possible, in downtown, and in a really comfortable area. The breakfast was extensive and delicious and the team was service-minded.
Roger
2023-06-02
7/10
The location was best possible, to all the main sights, with a breathtaking view. I loved the very well decorated and themed room and 1 double bed.
Margaret
2023-05-16
9/10
An electric kettle, a mini bar fridge, and air conditioning in the room and the very clean bed.
John
2023-04-20
7/10
Great location next to Porto's old city center, restaurants and bars were walking distance to the hotel. Had brunch in the Miradouro Ignez, located nearby.
David
2023-04-18
9/10
The breakfast was extensive, featured plenty of meals.
Ted
2023-02-20
9/10
We booked it before and recommend it to everyone. The room was unique and offered a safe box, a mini-bar and central heating. Very very nice staff gave advice on things to do.
Diana
2023-02-16
7/10
The units are themed, nice designed with the balcony, gorgeous views, a mini bar. The location is magnificent and easy, a 10-15 minute walk from Museum of Port Wine.
Charles
2023-02-11
7/10
I thoroughly enjoyed staying in this stylish place. They gave me executive queen room with fantastic views and good coffee machine plus an awesome view. The staff were pleasant and caring whole time of my stay.
Keith
2023-02-03
9/10
The location was best possible, near the centre of town and the interior design was unique. Lucky that it was within a close distance from Dente-de-Leao, offering food to go.
Adrian
2023-01-24
7/10
The rooms were themed and stylish with hypoallergenic pillows and feather pillows and breathtaking views. Location: the hotel was right by the Douro river, the old town in 5 minutes, and the centre of Porto.
Jack
2023-01-21
7/10
Beautifully decorated and brand-new room with gates and views of city.
Mary
2023-01-17
7/10
The location was easy, for example, Soares dos Reis National Museum was at a moderate distance from the hotel. Moreover, it's close enough to Torel Avantgarde, Porto and Riviera. We loved double room provided with the balcony, built in TV screen, as example.
Jason
2023-01-09
7/10
Incredible location for visiting bars and restaurants walking distance to the hotel. I loved stylish and unique room with a huge bathroom.
Harold
2023-01-02
8/10
This was exactly the executive room I wanted in Porto. And there was a beautiful view over garden: )
Paul
2022-12-24
5/10
The location of the hotel was best possible, at the top of a hill. The staff was accommodating, helped a lot. When we arrived, our wheelchair accessible room with a mini bar and a wonderful view was ready.
Didn't like the staff, some of them were very slow.
Charles
2022-12-19
8/10
We booked executive room that was complete with complimentary coffee, stunning views plus great view as advertised. The staff were attentive and smart and the pool was nice. The location was incredible and brilliant, within easy walking distance of Other Side.
Denis
2022-12-13
9/10
Really enjoyed our stay, had special 3 days overall. The location was magnificent, a 10-15 minute walk from Soares dos Reis National Museum. Besides, it was so close to the city center where most bar and restaurants are, a hill, and the centre. The staff was caring, very good services.
Matthew
2022-12-07
9/10
Got fashionable, incredible room with fantastic views and pillows in the world plus a balcony. We were in a magnificent and best possible location not too far from landscaped gardens.
Malcolm
2022-12-05
9/10
In overall the room was unique and trendy and with a view.
Steve
2022-11-13
8/10
This place was quirky in general with an attentive staff team. Our fashionable and unique room was complete with pillows in the world, great bed plus stunning views. Unbeatable and easy location - a short walk to everywhere we needed. Good restaurant provided authentic dishes.
Roy
2022-11-11
8/10
Everything met needs, I would stay here again. That was stylish and quaint hotel set in beautiful area, next to Porto, the restaurant, and the center of Porto. The idea to include a coffeemaker and a refrigerator in the classic room was nice. City view was a pleasant bonus.
Henry
2022-11-11
9/10
Unique unit with view. Stunning location not too far from landscaped gardens.
Mickey
2022-11-07
9/10
The breakfast had lots of options and eggs, pastries, cakes and bacon were brilliant. The room was unique and with fantastic decoration.
James
2022-11-05
8/10
The room was themed and also had a walk-in shower. The facilities such as a work desk, tea/coffee making equipment and pay television were available.
Sid
2022-10-23
8/10
Enjoyed how quiet and unique the property was. I was there for 3 nights and ate at in-house restaurant with nice view. There were an electric kettle and refrigerators upon arrival. The location was unbeatable and incredible, at a short distance from a diverse museum.
Stephen
2022-09-05
9/10
Loved the location to the Clerigos square. Have spent here 10 nights and our classic queen room was stylish.
David
2022-08-17
9/10
Everything was perfect and met requests. Overall had very lovely stay on vacation.
William
2022-07-24
9/10
Was an excellent home base for weekend.
Charlie
2022-07-22
8/10
Units with view. Comfortable design in the rooms, fab food.
Anthony
2022-07-06
9/10
The staff were all efficient and helpful.
Frederick
2022-06-21
7/10
All in all everything was fantastic, had a luxury stay in hotel. I asked for classic queen room and it was trendy with a view. The location was best possible, at a short distance from Bolsa Palace.
Bob
2022-04-25
9/10
We loved the hotel, its staff and rooms. Nothing too much trouble, the venue met the demands, would recomand it.
Christopher
2022-04-25
7/10
Location and staff were great, I liked it. Everything was simply perfect.
Michael
2022-04-13
9/10
Perfect staff and location, I loved to be here.
Marc
2022-03-18
9/10
Had really really nice stay in this chic hotel, the staff were pretty friendly, location was fab and close to many attractions. I had luxurious and trendy room complete with great bed and view on the Douro river, for example.
Ben
2022-03-18
9/10
Quirky accommodation with beautiful setting so close to the centre of town, the river.
Kenneth
2022-03-14
8/10
I stayed here 4 nights and I loved it. I didn't want to leave and would come here again.
Susan
2022-01-16
9/10
Everything was great, including staff and rooms. Obliging employees were from the reception desk. Hotel's restaurant was great and with warm food.
Joe
2022-01-03
8/10
Cosy place for one night. Welcoming staff, great experience! Gorgeous and luxurious units available with probably the best mattress, the balcony, as for instance. The pool area is great too.
Eugene
2021-12-31
9/10
Nothing too much trouble, I would recomand this hotel and will come back. Polite staff members are from the reception desk.
Bradley
2021-12-30
9/10
Outstanding breakfast, especially slices of fresh bread, eggs and meats, the staff was brilliant. Room was non-smoking with personal bathroom. Spectacular location and lively area. It was walking distance to A Padoca, where you can have dinner. Simple check-in, fast check-out.
Philippe
2021-12-11
9/10
My time there was very nice. Overall it was stylish with a balcony facing the river.
Robert
2021-11-11
9/10
The hotel staff are outstanding, the beds are big and the breakfast is delicious. Central location, relatively near avenida dos aliados.
Carl
2021-10-20
9/10
We had an excellent time. Staff were obliging, the location was brilliant, the bed was very comfy. The room was cozy & nicely decorated. Brand-new hotel, attentive service.
Karen
2021-09-13
8/10
We loved bkfast staff and the bed was super comfy. The service was extraordinary, the staff were eager to help. Very clean and special hotel in Uniao de Freguesias do Centro district.
Joan
2021-08-31
8/10
Nothing too much trouble, I had a very positive stay. Practical location, room with fine bed, very cordial staff. I appreciated how cozy and tastefully decorated the room was. The breakfast was absolutely superb, there was plenty of food to chose from. Excellent lobby. Complementary drinks, good wifi were a nice surprise.
Norman
2021-08-25
9/10
Relatively quiet location, very good facilities, really accommodating staff. Set within 5 minutes' walk of the bus stop.
Beverly
2021-08-19
9/10
It was a SWEET hotel, nesteled in an avant-garde building. Perfect staff, they were eager to help.
Wifi was very poor.
Andre
2021-08-14
9/10
we appreciated our bright rooms and the staff was pleasant.
James
2021-07-25
9/10
I liked the avant-garde-style building and my quirky room.
Brandon
2021-07-12
8/10
A cute little hotel in a magnificent location. I loved the functional room and large bathroom. Staff were enthusiastic and the service was special.
D.
2021-07-02
8/10
The hotel was in a wonderful location, I loved exceptionally nice room and super staff. Plenty of food for breakfast including meats, eggs and slices of fresh bread. Exceptional view of street. The atmosphere created here was quiet. Fantastic service at all times too.
Mike
2021-03-15
9/10
Generally, it's extraordinary place, loved it. Superb breakfast, HELPFUL service. By the way, hotel charges for parking, that's $ 35 per day.
Sara
2021-03-05
9/10
I appreciated the place thanks to location and views. The room was spacious compared to other rooms in Porto. Great stay in this local area...
Sophia
2020-09-09
8/10
Friendly personnel and good location. River view was worthy. It was not far from fonte do cubo. We loved to chill in the nearby digby restaurante-bar...
