Stop around the world, in various continents, for diverse cultural experiences: all through the eyes of a Portuguese narrator.
African Jungle Bistro Dishes:
Breakfast is included in your stay so don’t miss out on tasting divine dishes. Bartolomeu Dias, a 15th century nobleman of the Portuguese royal household, was the first European to discover South Africa. Therefore, in honour of his expedition, the Bartolomeu Bistro & Wine is furnished with wooden wicker chairs, tall verdant palms and photography reminiscent of the jungle.
A goat cheese toast sprinkled with pistachios… to start.
Unique carob crepes carefully constructed… for the main dish.
Heavenly chocolate pie with a crumbling crust… a delectable finale.
American and Asian Accommodation Options:
Choose from historic rooms that are aptly named after exotic natural materials discovered by travelling Portuguese explorers. Within the rooms, a focus is placed on the origin of fabrics, materials, spices and animals through earth tone colours, characteristic lighting and native décor. Whether you stay in the former palace or the parallel apartment building situated on Rua das Flores – downtown Porto’s trendiest street – delight in luxurious amenities and a free upgrade! (subject to availability and courtesy of VeryChic.)
Coffee, tea, sugarcane… stay in a sweet suite.
Porcelain and silk…. inhabit a luxurious apartment.
Cardamom, chilli, cinnamon… reside in a spice infused room.
European and International Amenities:
Be whisked away into the world of Portuguese navigators and discover foreign lands through books and wine in a library under the stars and an authentic store room. Uncover…
A vast multilingual collection of books… to escape to another reality in a different country.
Private wine tastings… in a room with original bank safes that now store wine instead of money.
A self-serve Honesty bar… concoct your own consumption in the library.