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InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas

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An InterContinental hotel. Rialto is a IHG Destined agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

InterContinental Porto – Palacio das Cardosas offers a privileged location right in the heart of the city of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Only steps away from the city’s main attractions, the hotel inherits the elegance and history of an iconic 18th-century palace. Its specialized team offers seamless service, allowing InterContinental Porto to remain IHG’s number-one hotel in Europe in terms of guest satisfaction. Inside the hotel, guests can relax in the wellness center and the intimate library bar. For the perfect gastronomic experience, try Astória Restaurant’s modern Portuguese cuisine, with Mediterranean flavors.

Praca Da Libertade 25, 4000 322 Porto, Portugal
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InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas

About InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas

Insider tip

The hotel makes a great home base for trips to the rolling vineyards of the Douro River Valley, one of the world’s oldest demarcated wine regions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In the hotel’s own words

InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas

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Located in a newly renovated palace dating from the end of the 18th century, overlooking the imposing Avenida dos Aliados and at a walking distance from all major cultural highlights of Oporto such as the Bolhão Market, Ribeira

District or the Clérigos Church, the Palacio das Cardosas is the ideal place for those looking to meet the city's true essence.

The hotel features 113 spacious rooms, characterized by high ceilings and a classic style of great warmth. Guestrooms feature fully marbled bathrooms, mini bars, coffee and tea makers, high-speed internet access, double glazed windows, in-room safe, bathrobes, hair dryers, and more.

To experience a true Portuguese contemporary cuisine visit our

Restaurant Astória featuring an outdoor terrace, where our guests can start their day the Porto way, or have lunch or dinner. To relax after dinner, we suggest our Cardosas Bar with an exquisite view over the Liberdade Square and a unique selection of Cocktails, Port and

Portuguese Wines.

Our fully-equipped fitness center offers a full range of cardio equipment and free weights. The wellness center offers ample range of beauty treatments and massages. The hotel also features more than 2,077 square feet of meeting spaces which can accommodate up to 150 people, free WiFi throughout the property, a business center and a tour desk if needed.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

IHG Destined benefits, included

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IHG Destined is IHG's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns IHG One Rewards points and elite-night credit, and IHG One Rewards elite status benefits apply.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $50-100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • IHG One Rewards points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking

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Rooms and suites

13 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
Bed options
1King Bed Classic Room City Center View
These room offers an elegant and comfortable setting, featuring refined space. The room includes a luxurious double bed and a full marble bathroom equipped with shower and bathtub, providing the perfect balance between comfort and sophistication.
377 ft²
2Junior Suite
With contemporary décor enhanced by romantic touches, these spacious Junior Suites offer a bright and harmonious layout, combining the sleeping area with a comfortable seating space next to the television, creating a sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere.
409 ft²
3Premium City Center View
This room category offers a magnificent view over Porto's main square, providing a unique and memorable stay in the heart of the city. These spacious rooms combine comfort, elegance, and functionality. · Each room features a double bed and a full marble bathroom equipped with shower or bathtub.
View: Porto's main square
Members only
Double
4Twin Beds Classic City View
This room category offers the perfect combination of elegance and comfort, with space. The room features two single beds and a full marble bathroom equipped with shower and/or bathtub, providing a comfortable and functional stay.
Members only
5King Bed Premium
The Premium Room offers an elegant, spacious, and comfortable setting, with space. With a marble bathroom equipped with shower or bathtub, providing an experience that combines comfort, sophistication, and functionality.
Members only
6King Bed Classic
This room category offers the perfect combination of elegance and comfort. Each room features a double bed and a full marble bathroom equipped with shower or bathtub, providing a comfortable and functional stay.
View: Historic city center
Members only
Double
7King Classic Cathedral View
This room category has been recently renovated, featuring a unique layout with stairs leading guests to a refined and comfortable room. This distinctive design creates an atmosphere of elegance and sophistication.
Members only
8Twin Beds Classic
This room category offers a spacious and comfortable setting, with space. The room features two single beds, elegant décor, and a marble bathroom equipped with shower or bathtub, providing a functional and sophisticated stay.
Members only
9Twin Beds Premium
This room category offers a spacious and comfortable setting, with rooms The Twin Premium room features two single beds, elegant décor, and a marble bathroom equipped with shower or bathtub, providing a refined and comfortable stay.
Members only
Suites
Size
Bed options
10One Bedroom Suite
Discover the comfort and elegance of this spacious and bright suite, carefully designed to provide an exclusive stay. The suite features a sophisticated separate living room, ideal for relaxing in complete tranquility.
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11Two Story Suite
The Two Story Suite offers a unique and sophisticated experience, featuring a spacious duplex layout that combines elegance, comfort, and privacy.
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12Prestige Suite
The Prestige Suite offers an elegant and spacious setting and is one of the largest suites in the hotel. Spread across two floors, it provides an exclusive experience that combines comfort, privacy, and sophistication.
Members only
13Panoramic Suite
This spacious and bright suite is ideal for enjoying a comfortable stay with family. It features a welcoming living area with a sofa bed, separated from the bedroom, which includes a double bed, providing enhanced privacy and functionality.
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under IHG Destined always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $50-100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn IHG One Rewards points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns IHG One Rewards points and elite-night credit, and IHG One Rewards elite status benefits apply.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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