1884
19th-century palace with Age of Discovery aesthetic. Intimate and design-focused — rooms named for spices, porcelain, and exotic woods rather than generic tier labels. Deep colours, wooden floors, ornate bathrooms. Feels more like a well-curated private home than a hotel.
Book Suite Salomão (Junior Deluxe) for the only outdoor Jacuzzi in the palace and its own terrace
Why It Matters
One of Porto's most original small-palace hotel concepts — every room tells a different chapter of Portuguese exploration history. Awarded 1 Michelin Key in Portugal's inaugural selection. The wine cellar at Bartolomeu Bistro is an actual converted bank vault with an arched stone ceiling, bookable for private dinners.
A 19th-century palace converted into a boutique hotel with just 12 rooms and suites, each named and themed around a Portuguese Age of Discovery treasure — tobacco, porcelain, silk, spices. The concept runs through every detail: wooden floors, deep colours, circular bathtubs, and a multilingual library stocked with books and an honesty bar. Two minutes away on Rua das Flores, 11 self-catering apartments continue the theme for guests who want a kitchen and more independence. The hotel holds 1 Michelin Key, part of the Portuguese Torel Boutiques collection.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Double Deluxe Room
Spacious and elegant rooms with a view to the city. A step up from Superior in size and decoration — named rooms include Cana-de-açúcar (sugarcane) and Sedas (silks), each referencing commodities brought back by Portuguese explorers.
1 double or 2 single beds · 33 sqm
Double Deluxe Room with Bathtub
Spacious and romantic rooms with a freestanding circular bathtub in the room — the most popular choice for couples. Named rooms include Café, Porcelanas, Malagueta (chilli pepper), Madeiras Exóticas (exotic woods), and Pássaros Exóticos (exotic birds), each distinctly decorated.
1 double or 2 single beds · 35 sqmDouble Superior Room
Cozy rooms with city views. The entry-level category in the palace building — compact but smartly finished with wooden floors, rainfall shower, and Mirror TV. Named rooms in this tier are Tabaco and Tapetes, each with their own decorative motif.
1 double or 2 single beds · 28 sqm
Studio Apartment
Self-catering studios in the separate Rua das Flores building, 2 minutes from the main palace. Named after spices — Paprika, Cravo (clove), Pimenta (pepper), and Cardamomo (cardamom). No daily housekeeping service, but fully equipped for independent stays.
Double or twin
Suite Duplex
Two-floor suites with a circular bathtub, separate living room with sofa, and up to 48 sqm. Named Especiarias (spices) and Chá (tea). The extra floor gives them a genuinely apartment-like feel within the palace. Fits up to 3 people.
1 double or 2 single beds · 43 sqm
Suite Junior Deluxe (Salomão)
The palace's standout suite at 55 sqm — the only accommodation with an outdoor Jacuzzi. On the ground floor with its own terrace. Decorated around the story of Solomon, the elephant gifted by Portuguese King João III to Archduke Maximilian II of Austria. Can sleep up to 3.
1 double or 2/3 single beds · 55 sqmSuperior Apartment
Self-catering superior apartments on Rua das Flores named after spices: Gengibre (ginger), Açafrão (saffron), Mostarda (mustard), Manjericão (basil). More space than the studios, good for a longer Porto stay.
Double or twinTwo Bedroom Apartment
The largest option in the Rua das Flores building. Two bedrooms, full self-catering setup. Named Coentro (coriander), Curcuma (turmeric), and Canela (cinnamon). Good for small groups or families who want to cook and explore Porto at their own pace.
Multiple bedsThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
City tours can be arranged by the hotel upon prior appointment.
A multi-lingual library in the palace with books in multiple languages and an honesty bar. Pour yourself a drink, log your consumption at reception. Quiet spot for reading or unwinding in the evening.
Private dinner for two in the converted bank vault wine cellar at Bartolomeu Bistro & Wine. The vault is built into the original 19th-century mansion, framed by an arched stone ceiling. Must be booked in advance via the restaurant.
The hotel can arrange winery tours for guests. Porto and the Douro Valley are close, making these a natural extension of any stay.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Available upon prior appointment.
Self-service bar in the library. Help yourself and note your consumption for the reception to add to the bill.
Pets welcome with advance notice. Check the hotel's pet policy for size/breed conditions.
Torel 1884 does not have a pool. Sister property Torel Avantgarde (also Porto) has both an indoor heated pool and outdoor infinity pool.
Transfer service to and from the airport, available upon prior appointment.
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