Crowne Plaza PortovsTorel Avantgarde
Crowne Plaza Porto and Torel Avantgarde are both endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Crowne Plaza Porto ranks significantly better than Torel Avantgarde. Crowne Plaza Porto comes in at 80 with accolades from 4 reviewers like Frommer's, Star Service and Oyster.
Crowne Plaza Porto
 Frommer's
 Oyster
 Star Service
 Fodor's
 The Telegraph
Avenida da Boavista 1466, Porto 4100-144, Portugal
From $77/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "One of the most dramatically modern hotels in town, the Tiara Park offers three vertical rows of bay windows along its 13-floor concrete shell." Full review
Upscale
 "Crowne Plaza Porto is an upscale hotel in the Boavista business area, a 15-minute taxi ride from the Porto's historic core." Full review
 "Located close to the inner-ring road, north of the old city, this property looks, from the outside at least, like a clone of the Porto Palacio." Full review
 "This hotel is a solid luxury option with a roster of facilities and somber but comfortable guest rooms." Full review
7.0
 "The building that houses the Crowne Plaza has seen personalities such as Princess Diana, Bob Dylan...facilities include a well-equipped basement gymnasium, a bar and a restaurant." Full review
Torel Avantgarde
 The Telegraph
 Wallpaper
 Lonely Planet
 Time Out
Rua da Restauracao 336, Porto 4050-501, Portugal
From $150/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Restaurant
 - Pool
 
8.0
 "This eclectic and charming 47-room hotel offers river views and strikingly designed rooms that reject minimalism in favour of bold colours." Full review
 "On a hill in the middle of town overlooking the glinting River Douro, Porto’s newest five-star hotel pays homage to the best of Portuguese arts and crafts." Full review
Top choice
 "Named after prominent avant-garde artists, designers and musicians – from Warhol to Nina Simone – the luxe rooms and suites are decorated in rich colours and fabrics." Full review
 "Everything you see there is Portuguese - from the sofas to the chandeliers, through to the furs and artwork on display - and it can all be purchased online." Full review