Featuring a rooftop lounge with panoramic Porto and Douro River views, 5-star Porto Palacio has a luxurious spa with massage rooms, squash court, fitness centre and an indoor pool. The Casa da Musica is 8 minutes’ walk away.

Decorated in a modern style, the spacious, soundproofed rooms have a 26-inch, flat-screen satellite TV, seating area and minibar. The marble private bathrooms include underfloor heating. All rooms feature free WiFi access.

Breakfast is served each morning at the VIP Lounge, which also serves drinks and light snacks. It has rooftop views over the Douro River and over Porto. Nautilus Bar & Bistrô offers a nice setting for a meal, while Porto Beer offers a range of tasty typical dishes.Guests can try quality Japanese cuisine at the Gosho restaurant.

Located on Avenida da Boavista, Porto Palácio Congress Hotel & Spa is a 7-minute walk from Estadio do Bessa. Casa da Musica and Francos metro stations are both less than a 15-minute walk from the hotel. The city centre is around 15 minutes’ drive away. Porto International Airport is 8.3 miles from the hotel.

Lordelo do Ouro e Massarelos is a great choice for travelers interested in city trips, food and riverside walks.