Hotel in Porto for families with kids

In short

A refined hotel that impresses with its location and attentive staff.

Best for / Tips to get it right

Best for

Couples on a getaway: 79% highlight the excellent location surrounded by cafes and attractions.
Families with young kids: the warm staff made for memorable stays for four families.
Food-first travellers: 26% enjoyed the restaurant and bar offerings throughout their visit.
Business trips: the hotel is appreciated for its professional front desk staff during check-ins.

Tips to get it right

Skip the hotel's breakfast buffet if you're picky about temperature and quality, past guests noted mixed experiences.
Reserve your dinner in advance if you want to dine in, the onsite restaurant receives a lot of praise.
Request a quiet room if you're a light sleeper, a few reviews mentioned noise from the street.

Why this one

InterContinental Porto - Palacio Das Cardosas stands out for its prime location, with 79% of guests praising its proximity to major sites. Guests consistently highlight the attentive and friendly staff, mentioned in 66% of the reviews. The hotel provides a well-received breakfast experience, although there are notes on inconsistency at times, showing areas for improvement. The elegant hotel atmosphere and well-appointed rooms enhance the overall guest experience.

What guests keep saying

Based on 38 guest reviews read in full30 August 2026

Guests often rave about the superb location, with 79% finding it perfect for exploring Porto. The friendliness and effectiveness of the staff are frequently noted, being appreciated by 66% of those who left feedback.

locationpraised 30 / 79%

“Amazing rooms, location, staff, and food!”
staffpraised 25 / 66%

“The staff have been so, so nice.”
breakfastpraised 12 / 32%

“Good hotel, interesting breakfast.”
the restaurantpraised 10 / 26%

“We also thoroughly enjoyed the restaurant and the bar.”
breakfastflagged 4 / 11%

“We paid for the breakfast buffet, but we're disappointed both mornings with cold and lukewarm food at the hot section as well as fairly mediocre coffee.”
value for moneypraised 4 / 11%

“The price remains high, but the hotel is excellent.”
check-inpraised 4 / 11%

“We wanted to thank the front desk team, we were upgraded to suite at check in for being IHG gold member and for booking through Chase Sapphire program.”
familiespraised 4 / 11%

“InterContinental Porto provided a memorable experience for our family with an exceptionally warm and welcoming staff.”
the restaurantflagged 4 / 11%

“Dinner at the restaurant was disappointing.”
how quiet it ispraised 4 / 11%

“Incredibly run small hotel (about 40 rooms) with fantastic amenities and lovely, quiet suites.”

Check the sources yourself

We show 4 of the 38 reviews we read, with a direct link to each one on its original site. Open any of them and check that the quote and the count are real.

Arnaud LECLAIRE ★★★★★ 20 August 2026

“Centrally located and very comfortable hotel.”

Backs up: location Open on Google
Michael Taylor ★★★★★ 23 August 2026

“The only downside, the breakfast not quite up to the expected standard. But the hotel & rooms are beautiful & the staff very friendly”

Backs up: staff Open on Google