Exmo Hotel, PortoExmo Hotel in Porto, Portugal has a corrected score of 4.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 29 of 133 hotels we score in Porto. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 4.7. Rooms from about $151 a night (cached, not a live quote).Exmo Hotel by Olivia is a four-star boutique hotel in Porto's historic centre, a short walk from Ribeira Square and the Palacio da Bolsa. Its air-conditioned rooms look out over the city and the Douro River, and guests get a complimentary breakfast. There is a restaurant, a bar serving Portuguese wine and tapas, a library lounge and a shared lounge, so it suits couples and families who want to be close to the riverside sights. The interior mixes historic character with modern fittings, and children are welcome, with special diet menus available on request. Rooms start at about $151 a night. One thing to note: facilities are limited beyond the lounge and bar, and some rooms are small.What stands out

Spotless, modern rooms

Comfortable beds

Excellent breakfast and coffee

Very central riverside location

Watch out for

Few facilities beyond lounge and bar

Some rooms are small

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