Porto Palacio Hotel

Avenida da Boavista 1269

Porto, PT

Porto Palacio Hotel is located in the heart of the business district of the city, with easy access to the A1 highway, 15 minutes away from Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport, 500m from Casa da Musica and subway station and 1km from the Modern Art Museum. The hotel has 251 rooms, divided in 10 Executive floors and 3 Deluxe floors (the 3 top floors), with a total of 192 Executive rooms, 42 Deluxe Rooms and 18 Suites, of which 12 executive, 3 deluxe, 2 superior deluxe and 1 Grand Palacio Suite. All rooms renewed in 2006, are comfortably equipped and adjustable to fulfill the requirements of each guest: air conditioning, mini-bar, free digital safe deposit box, radio, Plasma TV screen with 52 channels of cable TV and Pay TV, telephone links for faxes and PC (analogic and digital) free and unlimited access to Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi). There are 9 Non-smoking floors in a total of 151 rooms, and 2 rooms for the disabled. The hotel has a fully equipped business centre in the lobby with fax, photocopier, PC, Internet and printer. Our new congress and events centre features a multipurpose room for 600 persons equipped with state of the art audio visual equipment and independent entrance from the Hotel. All together in our 12 meeting rooms we can host events form 8 to 600. Our excellent in-house health and fitness club with 3,200 sqm is home to all the latest gym equipment for body building activities or cardio fitness regimes, great for a pre or post meeting work out or just catching up from the jetlag. For something a little less strenuous, there is also a Jacuzzi sauna, Turkish bath and a all wide range of health and beauty treatments. Dining at the hotel is an experience of a life time. Our Executive Chef (who is also the official chef for the Portuguese football team) has received several awards for his regional and international cuisine. Guests are encouraged to taste some of the local gastronomy. For light meals and informal meetings the Nautilus Bar offers bar snacks, and plays live music in the evenings. Future projects include a Spa by L'Occitaine, a Panoramic Lounge and the new Gourmet Restaurant "Le Coin".

Room Information

Executive

29 SQM (95 SQF) - City or River View - Queen or Twin Beds - 26" Plasma TV, Complimentary Wireless - Classic contemporanean decoration with state of the art technology. Located between the 3rd and 15th floor - IN ROOM - New decoration based on noble woods Steel and glass - New Window frames - Acoustic - Mirror door between the room and entrance hall for more quietness and tranquility - Lighted closet and individual safe with PC socket inside. - Ergonomic positioned frigo bar and small choice of Portuguese wines - Working desk with extra light - Double Queen Size Beds - 1,80 x 2,00 - Twin Beds - 1,20 x 1,20 - Individual air conditioning control - BATHROOMS - Separate sanitary area - All bathrooms are marble. - Heated bathroom floor - Heated tower racks - Magnifying mirror - Complete set of Molton Brown amenities - Professional hair dryer - Bathrobe and slippers TECHNOLOGY AND ENTERTAINMENT - Working table equipped with high speed internet connections - Complimentary Wi-Fi (Wireless internet) available in all Hotel - LCD Television of 26" with access to internet and play station - Access to 40 TV channels by cable - Access to 228 TV channels by satellite covering major European countries.

Deluxe

29 SQM (95 SQF), City or River View Queen or Twin Beds - 26" Plasma TV, Complimentary Wireless - Custom Design Rooms with state of the art technology - located between 16th and 18th floor - ROOM - New Window frames - Acoustic - Door between the room and entrance hall for more quietness and tranquility - Lighted closet and individual safe with PC socket inside. - Ergonomic positioned frigo bar and small choice of Portuguese wines - Working desk - Double Queen Size Beds - 1,80 x 2,00 - Twin Beds - 1,20 x 1,20 - Individual air conditioning control - BATHROOMS - Heated bathroom floor - Heated tower racks - Magnifying mirror - Complete set of Molton Brown amenities - Professional hair dryer - Bathrobe and slippers - TECHNOLOGY AND ENTERTAINMENT - Working table equipped with high speed internet connections - Complimentary Wi-Fi (Wireless internet) available in all Hotel - LCD Television of 26" with access to internet and play station - TFT Television of 10" in all bathroom mirrors - Access to 40 TV channels by cable - Access to 228 TV channels by satellite covering major European countries.

Executive 1 Bedroom Suite

50 SQM (164 SQF) - City View - Queen Bed-32" Plasma TV, Living Room - Two Bathroom - Complimentary Wireless - Classic contemporanean decoration with state of the art technology - Located between the 3rd and 15th floor - ROOM - New decoration based on noble woods Steel and glass - New Window frames - Acoustic - Lighted closet and individual safe with PC socket inside - Frigo bar and small choice of Portuguese wines - Working desk with extra light - Double Queen Size Beds - 1,80 x 2,00 - Individual air conditioning control BATHROOMS - All bathrooms are marble - Heated bathroom floor - Heated tower racks - Magnifying mirror - Complete set of Molton Brown amenities - Professional hair dryer - Bathrobe and slippers - TECHNOLOGY AND ENTERTAINMENT - Working table equipped with high speed internet connections - Complimentary Wi-Fi (Wireless internet) available in all Hotel - LCD Television of 32" with access to internet and play station - Access to 40 TV channels by cable - Access to 228 TV channels by satellite covering major European countries.

Deluxe 1 Bedroom Suite

D50 SQM (164 SQF) - City View - Queen Bed-32" Plasma TV, Living Room - Two Bathroom - Complimentary Wireless - Custom Design Rooms with state of the art technology - located between 16th and 18th floor - ROOM - New decoration based on noble woods Steel and glass - New Window frames - Acoustic - Lighted closet and individual safe with PC socket inside - Frigo bar and small choice of Portuguese wines- Working Table - Double Queen Size Beds - 1,80 x 2,00 - Individual air conditioning control BATHROOMS - All bathrooms are marble - Heated bathroom floor - Heated tower racks - Magnifying mirror - Complete set of Molton Brown amenities - Professional hair dryer - Bathrobe and slippers - TECHNOLOGY AND ENTERTAINMENT - Working table equipped with high speed internet connections - Complimentary Wi-Fi (Wireless internet) available in all Hotel - LCD Television of 32" with access to internet and play station - TFT Television of 10" in all bathroom - Access to 40 TV channels by cable - Access to 228 TV channels by satellite covering major European countries.

Deluxe Superior 1 Bedroom Suite

59 SQM (194 SQF) - River View - King Bed - 32" Plasma TV, Living Room - Complimentary Wireless - Custom Design Rooms with state of the art technology - located between 16th and 17th floor ROOM - New Window frames - Acoustic - Lighted closet and individual safe with PC socket inside - Frigo bar and small choice of Portuguese wines- Working desk - Double King Size Beds - 2,00 x 2,10 - Individual air conditioning control - BATHROOMS - All bathrooms are marble - Heated bathroom floor - Heated tower racks - Magnifying mirror - Complete set of Molton Brown amenities - Professional hair dryer - Bathrobe and slippers - TECHNOLOGY AND ENTERTAINMENT - Working table equipped with high speed internet connections - Complimentary Wi-Fi (Wireless internet) available in all Hotel - LCD Television of 32" with access to internet and play station - TFT Television of 10" in all bathroom mirrors - Access to 40 TV channels by cable - Access to 228 TV channels by satellite covering major European countries.

Grand Palacio 1 Bedroom Suite

88 SQM (289 SQF) - River View - King Bed - 32" Plasma TV- Living Room - Kitchenette - Complimentary Wireless - Custom Design Rooms with state of the art technology - located 18th floor ROOM - New Window frames - Acoustic - Lighted closet and individual safe with PC socket inside - Frigo bar and small choice of Portuguese wines - Working desk - Double King Size Beds - 2,00 x 2,10 - Individual air conditioning control - BATHROOMS - All bathrooms are marble - Heated bathroom floor - Heated tower racks - Magnifying mirror - Complete set of Molton Brown amenities - Professional hair dryer - Bathrobe and slippers - TECHNOLOGY AND ENTERTAINMENT - Working table equipped with high speed internet connections - Complimentary Wi-Fi (Wireless internet) available in all Hotel - LCD Television of 32" with access to internet and play station - Access to 40 TV channels by cable - Access to 228 TV channels by satellite covering major European countries.

Directions

Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport: W

Take IC 1 to Boavista square and from there make the first right. The hotel will be a few blocks down on your left hand side.

From North: S

Take the A3 in the direction of Porto/Boavista. Take the Boavista/Foz Exit and go up Av. Boavista. The hotel is about 800 meters on the right.

From South: N

Take highway A1, after crossing the Arrabida bridge take the 1st exit "Bessa Leite" continue straight ahead and at the first traffic light make a right and the hotel will be on the right hand side.

Restaurants

"Le Coin" by Helio Loureiro

12:30am to 15:00pm and 19:30pm to 23:00pm

On Property

Porto, PT

Cuisine: Author gourmet cuisine and show cooking; Open 7 days a week; Meals Served: Lunch and Dinner; Attire: Casual Smart, Jacket required for Dinner.

Bar Nautilus

08:00am to 01:00am

At the Hotel lobby for a quite drink, a snack and a bit of live music entertainment. 24 hour room service caters for your in-room meals.

Area Attractions

The Serralves Musean of Contemporary Art

The Museum's core objectives are the constitution of a representative collection of Portuguese and international contemporary art; presentation of a programme of temporary, collective and individual exhibitions reflecting a dialogue between the national and international artistic contexts; and organization of pedagogical programmes that widen public interest in contemporary art and encourage stronger ties with the local community. The Museum also aims to develop projects with young artists that enable them to affirm their works and further their artistic enquiries. The Museum's Collection is constituted by direct acquisitions, works deposited by the State and private collectors and donations. A plan of the architect Siza Vieira, the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art is the first project of its kind in Portugal and the largest cultural centre to be built in the region. Unique in its architectural simplicity and its natural setting, the museum is the cornerstone of Serralves Foundation's mission to increase the public interest in contemporary art and environment.

Casa da Musica

Casa da Musica is a major concert hall space in Porto. It was designed by the Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, and was built as part of Porto's project for European Culture Capital in 2001.

Port Wine Cellars

A simple wine tasting, the unique ritual of opening a bottle of Vintage Port with fire, becoming a member of a wine brotherhood, a wine and chesse party, an elegant wine tasting dinner or a treasure hunt. The Port Wine cellars doors are open for you, just choose your activity.

Shopping

Handicraft articles in little shops and the latest fashions in designer boutiques. Whatever you are looking for, you will find it in Porto at unbeatable prices! Best buys are leather goods, especially shoes and purses, home textiles, jewelry, crystal and porcelain, wine and olive oil. Shop 'til you drop!

Recreation

Solinca Health & Fitness Club

M-F: 7:00am to 10:00pm & Weekend: 9:00am to 8:00pm

In house Health, Fitness and Wellness centre with two indoor swimming-pools, squash court, cardio and fitness gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room and massages.

Meeting Facilities

Porto - Main Meeting Room

525 sqm and 5m high - Maximum capacity 600 persons - Technical boxes on the floor - Workable stage 7x16m with grid on the ceiling to provide illumination sceneries and others - Independent entrance through floor 0 - Direct passage to hotel and rooms through level 1 - Foyer on level 1 with natural light - Car access for exposition to the foyer at level 0 - Hanger room with permanent assistance during the events.

Congress Centre

Total Rooms: 13 - 3 Foyers: at level 0 one with 195sqm, at level 1 two with 354sqm - 2 additional rooms on the same floor as main meeting room Porto, with the possibility of being 5 or 8 rooms on different floors with capacities from 10 to 100PAX - 4 cabins of simultaneous translation - 4 dressing rooms - 1 regie room (sound and image) - 2 secretariat counters with storage spaces at level 1 - 2 parkings - all rooms are columns free - Wi-fi internet available at all areas and meeting rooms - Cargo lifts with direct access to the main meeting room.