- Best for: Couples, friends, anyone on a weekend city break
- Location: Porto, Portugal
- Can’t-miss feature: The gorgeous pool, perfect after a day out exploring
- In a nutshell: Of the five Editory hotels in Porto, this has the boldest, most colorful design. It’s also exactly where you want to be—within easy walking distance of all the main attractions and the city’s nightlife.
Rooms
Local interior design studio Ding Dong is behind the 60 rooms, which are split across a pair of buildings that face two renowned streets: Grand Avenida dos Aliados, and Rua do Almada, known for its nightlife. The vibe throughout is playful and fun: velvet scallop-edged headboards, red retro telephones, and rubber ducks in the shower. The smallest rooms, the Cosy Doubles, look onto the inner courtyard; the best turn towards Avenida dos Aliados. I stayed in a Superior Room with an Aliados view, which had sunshine-yellow walls and botanical print wallpaper by the wardrobe (it’s not for the color shy). The marble bathroom had a monochrome striped floor, a mint green ceiling, and Castelbel products.
Food and drink
Spring 2026 saw the opening of a new dining concept, Gio Party & Pasta, from wedding dress designer Gio Rodrigues (he is also behind nearby Fado no Porto restaurant). The restaurant opens onto Rua do Almada, so it feels independent from the hotel. On my fairly quiet midweek visit, the colorful circus-themed murals by Portuguese painter Sofia Torres were attracting intrigued passersby to pop into the bar for evening gin and tonics. I’m told that Friday and Saturday nights are the busiest, when live performers—perhaps a singer, musician, or magician—entertain the tables, and there’s a DJ playing lounge music. As you’d expect from the name, the food is Italian, focusing on pizza, pasta, and classic starters such as tuna tartare, caprese salad, and arancini. A reduced menu is served in the mezzanine bar area, and at lunch, the loveliest spot to eat is on the terrace at the back.
Amenities and experiences
There is a lovely black stone–lined heated outdoor pool surrounded by lush greenery, perfect for a refreshing dip. The dimly-lit subterranean gym feels like an afterthought—so far better to get your steps in exploring Porto.
What to do nearby
The best thing about the hotel is its central location, meaning all the main attractions are within walking distance. Head south towards the River Douro, stopping to see sights such as the famed azulejo tiles in São Bento station and the cathedral along the way. Cais da Ribeira, by the Ponte de Luis, is a riverfront stretch lined with restaurants; on the other side, you’ll find several renowned port producers, such as Sandeman, Graham’s, and Taylor’s, all offering cellar tours and tastings.
Insider tip
“Take a book, leave a book, love a book, keep a book,” reads the sign by the selection of books displayed in a hamper at the back of the lobby—a nice touch if you want to pick up something new to read for the plane ride home. Also, the figurative paintings hanging in the ground-floor corridor, by Portuguese artist Leonor Trindade Sousa, are for sale.
Final considerations
- Family friendly: Two suites have a sofa bed for children up to 12 years old, but the hotel isn’t aimed at families
- Accessibility: There is one Superior City View room accessible for wheelchairs
- Wellness: There is an outdoor heated pool and a small gym
- Hotel brand: Editory