The Hotel Porto Palacio is easily the best address in town, surpassing the glossier but somewhat colder Sheraton across the street. The rooms are spacious, well sorted out, and comfortable, decorated in a very chic contemporary take on art deco. The main entrance hall is a bit of a let down, and should be redone to suit the hotels upmarket... more

My wife and I travel to Porto frequently to see our son and his family who live in Esmoriz near Porto. We watched, with some cynicism, as Capitao Gancho was built on the beach, using expensive good quality materials. Our experience of portuguese restaurants has been one of appreciation for limited but wholesome food,friendly but rather basic service and simple... more