Wine & Books Porto Hotel, PortoWine & Books Porto Hotel in Porto, Portugal has a corrected score of 4.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 11 of 133 hotels we score in Porto. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction: Booking.com 4.4, Tripadvisor 4.7. Rooms from about $361 a night (cached, not a live quote).Wine & Books Porto Hotel is a five-star property in Porto's historic centre, a short walk from Livraria Lello, Bolhão Market, the cathedral and the Dom Luís I bridge. It belongs to Small Luxury Hotels of the World and takes its theme from Portuguese wine and literature, reflected in contemporary design throughout. Rooms and suites are modern, and many come with private terraces or balconies. Guests have use of a full spa and wellness area with an indoor pool, sauna and gym, plus a restaurant, valet parking and massage services. Families and pets are welcome, and special diet menus are available. Rates start around $361 a night, so it suits travellers with a generous budget rather than those after a bargain.What stands out

Friendly, professional staff

Comfortable, luxurious beds

Excellent breakfast and dining

Spa, sauna and indoor pool

Watch out for

Expensive compared with most Porto hotels

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