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Maison Albar - Le Monumental Palace

Porto , Avenida Dos Aliados, 151 (Show on Map)

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Summary of reviewsMaison Albar - Le Monumental Palace is a luxurious and beautifully designed 5-star hotel located in the heart of Porto's historic center, making it an ideal choice for exploring the city. Guests rave about the hotel's location, exceptional service and high-quality facilities. The breakfast, spa and dining experiences at the hotel are all highly praised with guests describing them as fantastic and unforgettable. The rooms are spacious, clean and well-equipped with sumptuously soft beds that offer a perfect night's sleep. The staff is a standout feature with many guests praising the exceptional levels of courteousness, professionalism and kindness exhibited by the team. Despite some guests feeling that the price was a bit high and some minor criticisms, Maison Albar - Le Monumental Palace is considered the best hotel in Porto by many, setting it apart from other 5-star hotels in the area. Overall, this hotel is an excellent choice for those seeking exceptional style, comfort and cleanliness and a true palace-like experience in Porto.
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Luxury Hotel

This 5-star luxury boutique hotel is located in a neoclassical palace from the 1920s, featuring Art Deco design, Portuguese marble, and high ceilings. It offers a Michelin-starred restaurant, a luxurious spa with an indoor pool and steam room, and rooms with opulent furnishings and marble bathrooms.

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel emphasizes responsible luxury with a commitment to CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and environmental standards. They use eco-friendly cleaning products, efficient lighting, green bath products, and have water-saving measures and a recycling program in place.

Hotel for Honeymoon

Located in a legendary building in the heart of Porto, this hotel offers a luxurious spa experience with refined elegance and top-of-the-range treatments. The Grand Bleu Spa includes a hammam, sauna, heated indoor pool, and a relaxation area. Some rooms offer views over the Jardin des Artistes Urbains or the Aliados district.

Hotel with Spa

This hotel features the Grand Bleu Spa, offering a wide range of facial and body treatments by Ignae and Augustinus Bader. The spa includes a hammam, sauna, heated indoor pool, and fitness room. It is located in a legendary building in the heart of the city.

Size of the spa facilities: Indoor area: 300 m² (3229 ft²) Outdoor area: 0 m² (0 ft²)

Spa facilities:

Indoor pool(s) - Number: 1

Heated pool(s) - Number: 1

Private massage and treatment room(s) - Number: 2

Sauna(s) - Number: 1

Steam room(s) / Hammam(s) - Number: 1

Relaxation Room(s)

Fitness area

Spa facilities opening hours: 07:00 - 20:00

Family Friendly Hotel

This family-run hotel offers spacious rooms (at least 30m²) and 13 suites (at least 80m²) perfect for families. It provides amenities to welcome babies and young children, including play books and children's products. The hotel has connecting suites available.

Romantic Hotel

This hotel offers luxurious rooms and suites with elegant décor, creating a sophisticated and romantic atmosphere. Its central location allows easy access to Porto's attractions, perfect for exploring together. It provides a high level of service and attention to detail, ensuring a memorable stay.

Hotel with Swimming Pool

This 5-star hotel offers a luxurious stay in the heart of Porto. It features a swimming pool, spa with hammam and sauna, and a prestigious restaurant, providing a relaxing and indulgent experience.

Heated Pool Indoor Pool

Location of the pool: Indoor pool

Is it a pool of special type?

Heated pool

When is the pool open? All year

Hotel with Parking

The hotel offers private parking and valet parking services on site, along with a charging point for electric vehicles. Parking is available for a daily charge.

EV charging stations

Accessible Hotel

This luxurious hotel is wheelchair accessible, with all common areas designed for wheelchair access. Adapted rooms feature larger bathrooms, and specific amenities include bathroom emergency cords and walk-in showers.

Hotel with Gym

This luxury hotel in Porto is listed as providing both gym and spa facilities for its guests.

Hotel with EV Charging Stations

This hotel features EV charging stations. It is a luxury hotel located on Avenida dos Aliados, offering high-end amenities and services, making it a prime choice for travelers with electric vehicles.

5-Star Hotel

Located in the heart of Porto's historic center, Maison Albar - Le Monumental Palace provides refined luxury with exceptional well-being and gastronomy. It is housed in a legendary building dating back to 1923, offering an unforgettable and elegant stay.

Hotel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken

As a luxury hotel, Le Monumental Palace likely implements rigorous health and safety measures. The hotel probably uses high-grade cleaning products, has detailed sanitation protocols, and possibly offers contactless services to minimize guest interaction.Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
Yes, to all guests

Hotel with Indoor Pool

This hotel features a luxurious heated indoor pool within its Grand Bleu Spa. The pool area boasts elegant design, marble surroundings, and a tranquil ambiance, complemented by comprehensive spa facilities including a sauna, hammam, and relaxation areas.

Hotel with Heated Pool

This luxurious hotel features a heated pool, providing a relaxing and upscale experience. Its prime location on Avenida dos Aliados makes it an excellent choice for discerning travelers.

Business Hotel

Room Types

Superior Double or Twin Room The twin/double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This twin/double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV and an inner courtyard view.

Junior Suite The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Executive Double or Twin with City View The spacious twin/double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. This twin/double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV and city views.

Suite with City View This suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room The spacious twin/double room features air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This twin/double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV and an inner courtyard view.

About Maison Albar - Le Monumental Palace

License: 8109

Guest Reviews

9.4

Excellent

Location

The Maison Albar - Le Monumental Palace is highly praised for its location, situated right in the heart of Porto's historic center. Guests loved how easy it was to walk to nearby restaurants and bars with many attractions just a few minutes away. The hotel is conveniently located just next to the town hall with direct access via lift to the metro station. This central location makes it perfect for a weekend stay with everything easily accessible either by walking or using public transport. Overall, guests found the location of the hotel to be unbeatable, making it an excellent choice for exploring the city of Porto.

Breakfast

The breakfast experience at Maison Albar Hotels Le Monumental Palace is truly fantastic with a wide range of delicious food options to choose from. The impeccable service, attention to detail and buffet + a la carte option create a bountiful breakfast that is well worth the price. From fresh figs and honeycomb to Caprese salad and freshly squeezed orange juice, there is no shortage of great choices. As one guest puts it, "Breakfast was perfection!!!" While some reviewers wished for more fruit options, hot foods cooked to order and a superior breakfast experience, overall guests were very pleased with the breakfast and facilities. The hotel also boasts two excellent restaurants, a Japanese and a gastronomic one. The breakfast is one you shouldn't miss and even our guest who didn't like their breakfast mentioned that everything else about the hotel was perfect.

Dinner

If you're looking for exceptional dining during your stay at Maison Albar - Le Monumental Palace in Porto, you won't be disappointed. Guests rave about the hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant, which is considered one of the best in the city. In addition, the hotel features an excellent Japanese restaurant, Yakuza. Some guests were disappointed to find that the Le Monument Restaurant was closed during their stay, but others had the pleasure of dining there and were impressed. One guest even commented that the restaurant deserves to have a Michelin star of its own. The chef is described as friendly and passionate about his craft, taking guests on a surprise culinary journey with beautiful Portuguese flavors. The only downside mentioned is that the restaurant edg is closed on Sundays and Mondays, which goes against Michelin's recommendation to have it open for dinner. Overall, the hotel's dining options receive high praise from guests.

Rooms

Maison Albar - Le Monumental Palace is a luxurious and beautifully designed hotel with spacious, clean and well-equipped rooms that are meticulously taken care of. Each room is in immaculate condition with no signs of wear and tear. The stunning decor and attention to detail make for a beautiful and quiet stay. Some rooms even have balconies with city views. Comfort is a top priority with large, comfortable and quiet bedrooms with superior quality linens, beds and bath amenities. Some guests noted that counter space was limited in some rooms and others did not have views or bathtubs. However, the hotel's high-quality structure, equipment and quality of service make it an ideal place to stay while in Porto. The hotel also has an excellent restaurant, Yakuza and a stunning bathroom, making for a truly luxurious stay.

Beds

Maison Albar - Le Monumental Palace boasts some of the most comfortable beds according to guests. Visitors rave about the sumptuously soft sheets and one review even described a bed that felt like it was made of marshmallows. The rooms are well-equipped with some offering great twin beds pushed together or one of the nicest beds. The quality of the bedding is also praised with visitors remarking on the comfort levels. Guests seem to enjoy a great night's sleep in the rooms, which offer perfect isolation from external noise. It's clear that the hotel pays attention to detail with beautiful furnishings and luxurious beds that offer a wonderful night's sleep.

Cleanliness

Guests of Maison Albar - Le Monumental Palace have raved about the impeccable cleanliness of the hotel. Everything is modern, stunning and presented with meticulous attention to detail. Visitors have felt safe thanks to strict COVID protocols. Rooms and facilities are always clean, including the spa and pool. The location itself is spotless and well-maintained with facilities kept in top condition. While some guests have noted small details that could be improved (such as exterior window cleaning), the overwhelming feedback is that the hotel is very clean and comfortable with spacious and well-maintained rooms. For those seeking exceptional style, comfort and cleanliness, Maison Albar - Le Monumental Palace is an excellent choice.

Staff

The staff at Maison Albar - Le Monumental Palace is a standout feature, receiving numerous praises from guests. Guests consistently commented on the exceptional levels of courteousness, professionalism and kindness exhibited by the staff. Whether at the front desk, the concierge or the bar, guests felt the staff went above and beyond to ensure they had a great stay. Marina, the breakfast room staff and Pedro, the concierge, were particularly mentioned for their standout service. Many guests mentioned the staff's attentiveness and helpfulness with some noting that they were always available to assist. The level of service provided was described as amazing, excellent, fantastic and above all else, exceptionally kind and friendly. The majority of guests note that the staff made their stay fantastic with many highlighting the team's exceptional service as the standout feature of the hotel.

Spa

For those looking for a luxurious spa experience, Maison Albar Hotels Le Monumental Palace has got you covered. The spa facilities are top-notch with a fantastic indoor pool, steam room and sauna that guests describe as "heavenly." Even the dipping pool is a nice respite from a busy day exploring the city. The spa area is simply divine with many praising the beautiful hammam and excellent spa services featuring premium Nuxe products. Unfortunately, some guests noted that the sauna and steam room were closed during their stay. Others raved about the "lujoso" and "calme" spa ambiance, complete with a "magnifique" wellness room. And if you're worried about sharing facilities during the pandemic, the pool, spa and gym can be reserved for private use. Overall, the spa at Le Monumental Palace is a must-visit for anyone looking to indulge in some self-care during their trip to Porto.

5 Star

Maison Albar - Le Monumental Palace is truly a 5 star luxury hotel that lives up to its reputation. From the exceptional service to the elegant decor, every aspect of the hotel reflects its high rating. Guests describe the location as superb and comparable to other 5 star hotel chains. Despite a few criticisms, including some guests feeling that the service fell short of a 5 star standard and that the price was a bit too high, most guests perceive the hotel as exceptional and deserving of the 5 star rating. The comfortable beds and spacious rooms add to the quality of the hotel with many guests praising the personal touch and charm of the property. While the breakfast may have room for improvement, overall, Maison Albar - Le Monumental Palace is considered the best hotel in Porto by many, setting it apart from other 5 star hotels in the area.

Luxury

If you're looking for a luxurious 5-star hotel in the heart of Porto, Maison Albar Hotels Le Monumental Palace is the place to stay. From the moment you step inside, you'll be transported back in time with 1920s-style decor, spacious and decadent rooms and a property that is truly gorgeous. The service and facilities are fitted to the highest standards with everything really being 5-star quality. In fact, some guests have compared it to the Mandarin and Peninsula in terms of service and decor quality. This new hotel is designed to be one of the most beautiful and exceptional hotels you've ever been to, perfect for a luxurious experience in Porto. Though some guests do mention it can be expensive, it's definitely worth it for the prestige of staying at such a high-level hotel. Don't miss out on this truly exceptional, palace-like experience that has been described as a "véritable palace" by guests.

Yes, Maison Albar - Le Monumental Palace has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Indoor Pool. For more information, read the answers to the Pool questionnaire

Yes, a spa is available at Maison Albar - Le Monumental Palace. For more information, read the answers to the Spa questionnaire

No, Maison Albar - Le Monumental Palace doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Maison Albar - Le Monumental Palace.

Yes, Maison Albar - Le Monumental Palace has a gym.

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