Porto’s Ribeira district is far and away the city’s busiest. Its main thoroughfare, the Rua das Flores, is full of restaurants, trinket shops, and buskers, and at peak times gets shoulder-to-shoulder crowded. What a reprieve, then, to step into the deep, well-like courtyard of Casa da Companhia, to be greeted with a glass of port wine and a plate of cookies, then led high above the street, with a view out over the auburn tiled roofs to the Porto Cathedral.
The 18th-century building was recently renovated, but history was retained in the original balconies, stone alcoves, and steps grooved with three centuries of footfall. The bedrooms are well-lit and airy, some with deep bathtubs, all with handsome black marble in the bathrooms. Double insulated windows cut out the noise of the street—important, as in the afternoon and early evening, it can be significant. Porto’s weather is stable but two fold, either pouring rain or bathed in sunshine. There is a swimming pool for each occasion—one unheated and outdoor, one heated and indoor, plus a sauna, hammam, gym room, and spa treatments.
Port tastings and cooking tutorials are provided, but for the already initiated, the best bet is the restaurant bar, which opens out onto Rua da Flores. Sit in the surprisingly comfortable barrel chairs, order one of the many Porto-inspired cocktails, or from the list of moderately priced Portuguese wines. A la carte meals come in Portuguese proportions, meaning they get larger as the day goes on. Breakfasts are small—the avocado toast was a single poached egg and a couple of slices of avocado on a button of bread; suppers are gargantuan—the monkfish risotto arrived to the table in the same massive copper pot it was cooked in, and will leave you with just enough room for a final glass of tawny.
Wine tasting
Local markets
Foodies
Local exploring
Cooking classes
Other Activities
Pet friendly
Rooms with balcony/terrace
Views
Gourmet
Family Suites
Roof terrace
Good wine list
Hammam
Luxury
Contemporary
Child friendly
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40 rooms in this hotelSwimming Pool
2 pools, 1 indoor and heated one outdoor and not- both open all yearPet friendly
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicableMassage
Safe
Family Suites
Bar
Roof terrace
Rooms with balcony/terrace
Walking distance restaurants
Good wine list
Lift
Hammam
Child friendly
Spa
Restaurant
Garden
Gym
Views
Room service
Suites
Satellite / Cable TV
Air conditioning
Wifi
Wine tasting
Local markets
Cooking classes
Other Activities
Why do people love staying in your hotel? We are located in the heart of Oporto, in one of the busiest streets of the city. We are a Vignette Collection, part of the IHG family, which is a collection of hotels with a difference, with people at the center of every experience. Our one-of-a-kind hotels inspire authentic encounters for the thoughtful venturer. Each has its own story and outlook to share, blending style and substance for those seeking discovery and purpose.
What is there to do in the area? We are located in the heart of the city, in walking distance of the most important and historical monuments of Oporto. We are also very close to the Port Wine Cellars of Gaia, perfect for Port Wine tastings and close to the best restaurants in town.
What kind of breakfast do you offer? Continental.
Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? We have a restaurant and bar at the Hotel. So we offer breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Which are your most popular room types, and why? The Suites and rooms with cathedral view. The size of each room, the sophisticated interior design and architecture and the amazing views.
What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms ? Although we have sofa beds, extra beds and baby´s cribs, we are not a very family-oriented Hotel.
What message would you like to give The Hotel Guru readers? That we are a truly unique hotel for those who seek quality, comfort and sense of history.
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