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"It was a beautiful property and the rooms were gorgeous. The bed was very comfortable. The employees were very friendly and helpful. " More

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Hotel Description

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Livraria Lello

Heart of Porto

Within a 10-minute walk of this Centro / Baixa hotel, you'll find Livraria Lello and Porto Cathedral. Ribeira Square and Porto Historic Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

Business services

This hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and a bar/lounge. Families will appreciate the onsite laundry facilities, kid-friendly dining, and in-room childcare. Enjoy the sauna and perks like free WiFi.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$351* Per night/room May 12 - May 13

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 Twin 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 3 Verified Reviews

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

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5 out of 5
It was a beautiful property and the rooms were gorgeous. The bed was very comfortable. The employees were very friendly and helpful.

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5 out of 5
The construction noise was a disappointment. We were taking an afternoon nap when all of a sudden we heard loud drilling noises from the construction in front of the hotel. We knew about it when we checked in but didn’t feel the impact until we were taking a much needed nap.

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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 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.

Nearby Activities

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

Children 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 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

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 lbs 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 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).

  • 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 sanitization 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 sanitizer
  • Children stay free - maximum age 18
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Clean & Safe (Portugal)
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization 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: 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

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

  • Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education)
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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.