Flores
Historic palace luxury with contemporary interiors — granite facade outside, clean lines and neutral tones inside. The blend skews sophisticated rather than fussy.
The 11 Palace rooms carry more historic character — original stonework, higher ceilings — versus the cleaner modern look of the new wing. Worth asking for one specifically.
Why It Matters
One of the few Porto hotels occupying an actual 16th-century mansion, with a Nasoni-designed chapel in the courtyard. Michelin Guide-listed. Rated #7 of 195 Porto hotels on TripAdvisor. The Mandalay Spa won Best Luxury Emerging Spa at the World Luxury Spa Awards 2020.
A 5-star boutique hotel on Porto's pedestrianized Rua das Flores, built around a 16th-century palace fused with a purpose-built contemporary wing. Between them sits a granite-paved courtyard complete with a small baroque chapel designed by Nicolau Nasoni — the same architect behind the Clérigos Tower next door. The 66 rooms split between 11 in the old palace (more character, higher ceilings, Bvlgari bath products) and 55 in the sleeker new wing, and there's a Mandalay Spa, Bistrô Flores restaurant, Bar dos Maias, and a compact indoor pool.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Classic Room
Cosy and intimate rooms in the new wing, positioned as the entry-level category. Recommended for couples visiting the city. Clean neutral decor typical of the new building.
Palace Room
Housed inside the original 16th-century mansion with the architectural character you'd expect — original stonework, generous proportions, and the feel of sleeping inside actual history. Bvlgari bath products, bathtub plus separate shower. One of only 11 rooms in the palace.
Palace Suite Duplex
The top category. Located on the third floor of the 16th-century palace with views over Rua das Flores. Extremely spacious duplex layout — lounge on lower level, bedroom on the upper floor. Bvlgari toiletries. Capacity for up to 3 guests. These are the rooms for longer stays or special occasions.
Suite Duplex Top Floor
On the top two floors of the new wing, these duplex suites have a 14 m² veranda and panoramic city views including Porto Cathedral. Split across two levels: lounge below, bedroom above. Ideal for families or longer stays. Fits up to 3 guests.
14 sqmSuperior Room
Located in the hotel's new wing with views of the landscaped courtyard. Modern neutral decor with standard PortoBay comfort amenities.
Superior Top Floor Room
On the upper floors of the new wing with city views. Ideal for couples. The elevated position opens up views across Porto's rooftops.
Superior Twin Room
Same position as the Superior — new wing, courtyard outlook — but configured with twin beds rather than double. Good for friends travelling together or guests preferring separate beds.
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Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel's pedestrianized street location puts guests within a 5-minute walk of São Bento Station, Clérigos Tower, Palácio da Bolsa, Porto Cathedral, and Ribeira Square. No transport needed for the main sights.
Between the old palace and the new wing sits a small baroque chapel dating from the mid-18th century, designed by Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni — the same figure behind Clérigos Tower and the Misericórdia Church next door. It's the most photographed spot in the hotel.
One meeting room available for small events and business gatherings.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A dedicated quiet lounge/library space for guests.
A granite-paved courtyard between the old palace and the new wing. Quiet, calm, and a genuinely rare city-centre outdoor escape. The Bistrô Flores patio occasionally hosts special events here.
Bar dos Maias has a street terrace with direct access to the pedestrianized Rua das Flores.
On-site gym with treadmills, bikes, rowing machines, and ellipticals. Noted by some guests as compact. Open daily 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.
A compact indoor pool with a skylight for natural light. Described by guests as more of a plunge pool in size — good for a cool-down or gentle swim, not lap swimming. Free to use for hotel guests; also available to Mandalay Spa visitors when booking a treatment.
Participates in the Green Key programme (Foundation for Environmental Education), measuring environmental and community impact.
The hotel does not offer parking. The pedestrianized Rua das Flores makes vehicle access limited.
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