Canto de Luz
Rua do Almada 539, Porto, Portugal
Centro/Baixa
20 Rooms
Modern Design & Quiet
Portugal is positively stuffed with extraordinary hotels, but this one stands out by virtue of its sheer uniqueness: a once-abandoned house in a residential section of Porto, after a very thorough five-year renovation at the hands of its French owners, is now a luxurious little boutique hotel in a style that’s decidedly modern yet as warm and welcoming as anything else in town: the poetically named Canto de Luz.
It’s expanded to encompass a variety of units; some suites look into the interior garden, others onto the street outside, and some are rather more than ordinary hotel suites: the Urban Retreat and City Retreat units come with full kitchens, and tucked into the garden is the self-contained Villa Almada, with two bedrooms and its own private pool.
A lavish French-style breakfast has earned Canto de Luz a bit of well-deserved attention, featuring as it does bread and pastries from Padaria Ribeira and an ever-shifting selection of market-fresh items. A proper restaurant for lunch and dinner is beyond the remit of a residential-style hotel on this small scale, but fear not; your hosts are well-connected and quick with a restaurant recommendation.
It’s expanded to encompass a variety of units; some suites look into the interior garden, others onto the street outside, and some are rather more than ordinary hotel suites: the Urban Retreat and City Retreat units come with full kitchens, and tucked into the garden is the self-contained Villa Almada, with two bedrooms and its own private pool.
A lavish French-style breakfast has earned Canto de Luz a bit of well-deserved attention, featuring as it does bread and pastries from Padaria Ribeira and an ever-shifting selection of market-fresh items. A proper restaurant for lunch and dinner is beyond the remit of a residential-style hotel on this small scale, but fear not; your hosts are well-connected and quick with a restaurant recommendation.
Location
Canto de Luz
Rua do Almada 539, Porto, Portugal
Centro/Baixa
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Rooms & Rates
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Amenities & Services
- Free wi-fi
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Bar
- Wine Cellar
- Room service
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Spa treatments (on request)
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- Concierge
- Adjoining rooms
- Air conditioning
- Offsite gym facilities
- Garden
- Multi-lingual staff
- Wake-up service
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- No pets allowed
- Business center
- Bikes available
- Golf nearby
- Wine tours nearby
- Shopping area nearby
- Cribs (subject to availability)
- Parking
- Swimming pool
Need to Know
- Please note the following room types have a one-time cleaning fee:
- EUR 49: City Retreat Studio Apartment and Urban Retreat 2 Bed Apartment.
- EUR 89: Villa Almada 2 Bed Villa With Pool and Vila Almada 1 Bed With Private Pool.
- EUR 299: Entire Hotel For Exclusive Use -12 Bdr
- Bag Drop and luggage storage is available from 9 am on the day of arrival and until 7 pm on the day of departure.
- Villas can accommodate additional guests for €50 per guest per night.
- Certain room types can accommodate additional guests for €60 per guest per night.
- A preauthorization is made the day before arrival to cover any incidental costs (wine, meals etc). Any remaining amount is cancelled after checkout.
- Quiet hours are between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
- The private pool at Villa Almada can optionally be heated during your stay for a daily fee of €65.
- The outdoor salt water pool is available from 9:30 to 8:30 daily.
- The entire property (12 suites) can be reserved for up to 24 guests.
- Eligible Plus reservations: Credits and discounts will be applied at check-out in local currency unless otherwise noted. Credits are valid toward incidentals only and will be forfeited if not used.
Check in:
3 pm
Check out:
10:30 am
Credit cards accepted
Sustainability Measures and Certifications
We ask every hotel in our selection how they are working to make a positive impact on the planet and in their community. This hotel has confirmed the following measures are in place.
Guest Rooms and Public Spaces
- Conserves energy when rooms are empty
- Uses renewable energy
- Uses energy-efficient heating and cooling
- Uses energy-efficient lighting
- Cleans with eco-friendly products
- Stocks eco-friendly shampoo and soap
- Gives guests the option to reuse linens and towels
- No single-use plastic straws
- No single-use plastic toiletries
- No single-use plastics
Dining
- Sources produce from local farms
- Creates seasonal menus from locally sourced produce
- Offers vegan menu options
- Composts food waste
- Reduces food waste
- Sources wine from organic and biodynamic vineyards
Community and Environment
- Purchases from locally owned businesses
- Hires locally with fair wages, benefits, and advancement
- Trains staff in sustainability best practices
- Trains staff in local cultural heritage
- Provides volunteer opportunities for guests and staff
- Measures and reduces water waste
- Measures and reduces carbon emissions
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Stay dates
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Check-in
Oct 6
Check-out
Oct 15
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