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4.8 out of 5

"Great central location for city walking. Lovely hotel, very comfortable, really great staff who were very friendly " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 14 Nov 2017

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
£282* Per night/room 12 May - 13 May

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite (Prestige)

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Description

InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas, an IHG Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Livraria Lello. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Restaurante Astoria, a brasserie that serves Portuguese cuisine
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the overall condition of the property
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Livraria Lello and Porto Cathedral
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas, an IHG Hotel ratings based on 15 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.8 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas, an IHG Hotel

Everyone (7) Couples (7)
5 out of 5

Posted by on 22 Jan 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

7 Feb 2024 by Inês Rocha | Duty Manager

Dear Mr. Castillo,Thank you so much for your kind review. I am pleased to know that you have had a wonderful stay with us at Palácio das Cardosas. I am delighted to hear that you were able to enjoy our beautiful city and appreciated all of our team's effort to make you visit a most memorable and comfortable one! I do hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the near future! Warmest regardsInês RochaDuty Manager InterContinental Porto Palácio das Cardosa

5 out of 5

Posted by on 9 Sep 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

20 Sep 2019 by Ricardo Ferraz

Dear Guest Thank you so much for your review of InterContinental Porto Palácio das Cardosas.. I am pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. It is something our staff takes great pride in, so we value your feedback. We hope you will visit us again. Best Regards, Ricardo Ferraz Guest Relations Agent

4 out of 5

Great Location

Pros: Comfortable, central. With some great staff who made our stay very enjoyable
Cons: a few more chairs - & improved sitting area in the lobby. Found the buskers outside hotel bit noisy and annoying
Location: great walking city as long as though you dont mind the hills
Great central location for city walking. Lovely hotel, very comfortable, really great staff who were very friendly

Posted by , from london UK on 14 Nov 2017

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5 out of 5

Perfect getaway

Beautiful hotel in marvellous location for exploring Porto. Could not fault Staff or room.

Posted by on 3 May 2015

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5 out of 5
Super service - great pianist

Posted by on 19 Jul 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

27 Jul 2023 by Ana Pereira - Guest Relations Agent

Dear Mr. Alex,Thank you so much for your kind review. I am delighted to know that you enjoyed everything about your visit, especially the service provided. It is rewarding to hear that the small details our staff works so hard on are creating wonderful experiences for our guests.We look forward to welcoming you back soon!Warmest regards,Ana PereiraGuest Relations Agent

5 out of 5
Sehr gute Lage, sehr freundliches , hilfsbereites Personal, schöne, gut eingerichtete Zimmer, reichhaltiges Frühstück

Posted by on 7 Sep 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

9 Sep 2021 by Francisca Moreira, Guest Relations Manager

Dear Ms Renate, Please accept my reply in English. Thank you so much for your wonderful review of your stay with us. We are thrilled to understand that you have enjoyed so many aspects of your stay, namely our central location, our delicious breakfast and fabulous facilities and particularly, our dedicated staff. We will be looking forward to a return visit! At your disposal and with warmest regards,

5 out of 5
Ausgezeichnetes Hotel mit motiviertem, freundlichem Personal und hoher Sauberkeit

Posted by on 6 Mar 2020

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5 out of 5
Verbleib in Intercontinal Porto hotel war sehr gut. (hoffentlich 50 Buchstaben)

Posted by on 23 Feb 2019

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5 out of 5

Excellent Service

Pros: Hotel staff and convenient location.
Location: All sights within walking distance
We stayed for 3 nights and enjoyed it very much. Escpecially the hotel staff is very friendly and helpful.

Posted by on 16 May 2018

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5 out of 5

Un Hotel bien situé

Pros: Central, personnel aimable et serviable, propreté des chambres
Cet hôtel mérite amplement les 5 étoiles de sa catégorie officielle. Très bien situé dans le haut du quartier historique, il est à portée de "foulée" de tous les sites les plus important de la ville ce qui est un avantage indéniable pour un piéton comme moi qui aime découvrir les villes à pied. La gare de São bento est également toute proche.

Posted by , from Genève on 16 Mar 2018

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About the InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas, an IHG Hotel

Location Praca da Liberdade 25, Porto, 4000-322

Property Features

InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas, an IHG Hotel offers its guests a sauna and a 24-hour fitness centre. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 3714 square feet (345 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, tour or ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas, an IHG Hotel. For a fee, parking is available. This 5-star Porto hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 3714 sq ft of conference space
  • 345 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2011
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: São Bento Station (0.1 km / 0.1 mi)
  • Metro station: Pr. da Liberdade Stop (0.2 km / 0.1 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking and self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas, an IHG Hotel offers 105 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. A pillow menu is available. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • HD television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Films for purchase
  • Coffee maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow options
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hairdryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Bidet
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or cupboard
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Restaurante Astoria – This brasserie specialises in Portuguese cuisine. A children's menu is available.

Cardosas Bar – This bar only serves light fare. Happy hour is offered.

Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness centre.

Children aged under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 3
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: EUR 30 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available Service animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Security system
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Smoke detector
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Children stay free - maximum age 18
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Clean & Safe (Portugal)
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 25 per person
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 29 per day
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 29 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 22 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Cardosas
  • InterContinental Palacio das
  • InterContinental Palacio das Cardosas
  • InterContinental Palacio das Cardosas Hotel
  • InterContinental Palacio Porto
  • InterContinental Porto Palacio
  • InterContinental Porto Palacio das Cardosas
  • Palacio das Cardosas Porto
  • Porto InterContinental
  • Porto Palacio das Cardosas
  • Intercontinental Porto Palacio Das Cardosas Hotel Porto
  • InterContinental Porto Palacio das Cardosas Hotel

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

  • Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education)
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