Welcome to Your Home in Porto – Urban Retreat at Canto De Luz !

My beautiful restored Merchant’s townhouse is the result of a loving restoration in the heart of Porto’s old town in a quiet cobbled street running parallel to the square of Porto town hall.

Behind the traditional tiled façade is a modern architectural gem, created around an atrium that floods the building with natural light. The property is filled with custom-made furniture, original art, premium appliances and fun gadgets.

Canto De Luz is one of Porto’s most loved Boutique Hotels, and consistently in the top 3 on various review platforms and Traveller’s Choice winner year on year. Now our new 2 bedroom aparthotel suite, Urban Retreat, joins our family of amazing spaces.

An architectural triumph it is flooded with light and the two studio bedrooms centre around a large patio which is a great sun trap and has an outdoor dining table and seating for 6. A fully equipped kitchen and indoor dining to seat up to 6 as well as two sofas, which convert to double sofa beds.

From an entertainment perspective, the Retreat boasts two 50 inch Smart TV's with OnDemand streaming through Free Netflix, BBC, ITV and Channel 4, as well as an Xbox with two controllers and loaded with games suitable for various age groups. There is blistering fast internet via our 500mb Fibre to the property connection.

Our rate includes Daily HouseKeeping service and our famous Breakfast served at your table in our beautiful Orangerie or garden, or by arrangement, it can be delivered to the Retreat as well.

Our breakfasts have become the stuff of legend. They change daily according to the season and produce available in our local markets – always homemade with love.
Ideal for those who want a relaxing and luxurious place to stay which is a world apart from the chain hotels and poor quality accommodation otherwise available.

LOCATION - Could NOT be better!
• At the heart of the old town in the renowned Rua Almada a quiet cobbled road that runs parallel to one of the main squares in Porto
• Trindade Metro station is just around the corner
• Walk Everywhere – 5-7 mins walk to Avenida dos Aliados, Torre dos Clérigos, Rua das Flores, Ribeira and the riverfront, and the beautiful São Bento train station are all a stone’s throw from our door
• We are lucky to be surrounded by great shops, amazing restaurants to suit every taste, quirky antique and vintage shops
• Excellent supermarket, bike rental, cafes, bakery, fromagerie (cheese shop) and Vinoteca (Portuguese wine shops) are all 2 mins walk

RELAX IN LUXURY

Creature Comforts in your suite

① Urban Retreat has two bedrooms each of which has a Super King 180cm/6ft wide double bed which can split to two twins.
② Luxury Linens to dream the night away
③ Each bedroom has a comfortable sofa that offers two single or one double sofa bed. The second bedroom also has a day bed that can offer to sleep one adult or two children comfortably.
④ Blackout Shutters ensure a peaceful night sleep and not being woken at dawn
⑤ USA / UK / Euro Sockets and 6 way USB Charger for keep your devices going after a day exploring the Douro Valley region
⑥Fully centrally heated and Air Conditioned – stay warm in winter with our eco wood pellet boiler and underfloor central heating (rare in Porto), and Cool in Summer with our Daikin Airconditioning.
⑦ Daily Housekeeping and Bed Making by our team.

Creature Comforts in your bathroom
① Luxury Rituals Cosmetics incl Shower Gel, Handwash, Shampoo and Conditioner
② Large Fluffy Luxury bath towels with heated towel rails (when central heating on)
③ High-pressure hot water from the new eco friendly air source heating system & solar panels
④ Luxury doesn’t have to mean squandering precious resources – we use Solar Power, Air Source heating, Wood Pellet Central Heating and more to mean you can enjoy stay without it having to dwell on your conscience

FAMILY FRIENDLY

AirBnBaby!
① No stress travelling with your baby or toddler so everyone enjoys Porto
② We have two Baby Cots (Crib in US), available for free
③ Baby High Chairs, Baby Plates and Cutlery are all ready and waiting

RELAXING CHEZ VOUS

Dining / Kithcne
① Enjoy our amazing homemade breakfasts served at your table in the Orangier or outside on the garden terrace on sunny days
② Cook up a storm in the Retreat in its own fully equipped kitchen featuring Induction Hob, Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer / Dryer, Hand mixer, Fridge and everything you need.


Business Ready / Staying In touch
① 500mb real speed Fibre to the router Internet
② Strong Wifi signal throughout
③ Hotel Grade smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in room and public areas
④ International Sockets for US, UK and European plugs in each bedroom (220v) with 6 x USB Ports for charging devices
⑤ Self Check-in / Keyless access using your personal pin code for the building and each suite.

Getting Ready for your Night Out on the town
① Iron & Ironing Board
② Powerful Hairdryer
③ Large golf umbrellas just in case there is a shower.