The Restaurant at InterContinental Porto - Palacio Das Cardosas, an IHG Hotel

"In a painstakingly restored former palace on the central Praça da Liberdade, this is a top choice for business and leisure visitors, with classic decor that nods to the building's history, a full spectrum of amenities, including a restaurant, fitness centre and spa treatments, and outstanding service"

"The hotel has an elegant cocktail bar and Portuguese restaurant, but the spa is underwhelming and the fitness center is small"

"Downstairs, the upscale Astória restaurant flaunts explosively-colored modern artwork on crisp, white walls, and plates of Portuguese-inspired specialties like creamy oxtail risotto and delicate, flaky black bass are the first order of an evening"

"Typical of the InterContinental chain, it's got all the perks of a luxury hotel: spacious, beautifully designed rooms, an excellent restaurant and stylish bar, a fully equipped gym and wellness center, a business center, and, of course, outstanding service"

"Astoria restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner menus in a pretty, upscale setting that includes a terrace in summer months, while the library-style Bar das Cardosas serves an extensive selection of the Port wines the city is famous for"