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"Elegant hotel, spacious rooms with high quality furnishings with outlook over local landmarks. Ideally located. Access to outdoor terrace to enjoy ple ... " More

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in the heart of Porto awaits you at InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas, an IHG Hotel. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find popular attractions like Livraria Lello and Porto Cathedral. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include in-room free WiFi, free internet, and LCD TVs.

A day of pampering can include massages and body wraps along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The brasserie, Restaurante Astoria, serves Portuguese cuisine. Cardosas Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and sauna. 3714 square feet (345 square meters) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference center, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business center. Plus you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking.

Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 5-star Centro / Baixa hotel include Dom Luis I Bridge and Ribeira Square.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$539* 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

InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas, an IHG Hotel ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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

5 out of 5
Elegant hotel, spacious rooms with high quality furnishings with outlook over local landmarks. Ideally located. Access to outdoor terrace to enjoy pleasant Porto evenings.

Posted by on 3 Jul. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

27 Jul. 2023 by Ana Pereira - Guest Relations Agent

Dear Mr. Paul,Thank you so much for sharing this lovely review following your visit.I am so pleased to hear that everything about your visit exceeded your expectations and that the hotel facilities were to your liking. At InterContinental Porto - Palácio das Cardosas we strive to create memorable experiences for our guests and it is very rewarding to see that on this occasion we fully met our goal.We do hope that we have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon and look forward to it!Warmest regards,Ana PereiraGuest Relations Agent

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 center. 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 center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 3714 square feet (345 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, tour/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
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3714 sq ft of conference space
  • 345 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2011
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • 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 movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • HD television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Coffee maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow options
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Bidet
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

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

Restaurante Astoria - This brasserie specializes in Portuguese cuisine. A children's menu is available.

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

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

Spa Services

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

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

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 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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 each 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).

  • Children stay free
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Children stay free - maximum age 18
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

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: 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 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

  • Green Key (Gronne Nogle)
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.