Le Monumental Palace
A restored 1920s landmark on Porto's grand avenue, with the famous Café Monumental.
Our insider guide
The Monumental building on Avenida dos Aliados has been restored with Art Deco elegance, reviving the café that was once a gathering place of Porto society.
It puts you in the centre of the city, close to São Bento station, Livraria Lello and the Clérigos tower.
Highlights
- Restored Art Deco interiors
- Historic Café Monumental
- Central Aliados location
- Spa with indoor pool
Dining
The café, a refined restaurant and a lively bar make it a destination in itself.
A stay, imagined
Life at Le Monumental Palace
Picture your arrival: your driver meets you at Porto Airport, the luggage is taken care of, and before long you are in Avenida dos Aliados, Porto, where Le Monumental Palace waits. A restored 1920s landmark on Porto's grand avenue, with the famous Café Monumental.
Restored Art Deco interiors and historic Café Monumental set the tone for the days ahead. The café, a refined restaurant and a lively bar make it a destination in itself. It is a stay we recommend especially for couples, history lovers.
Beyond the hotel, Porto unfolds at your own pace. Porto is a city of granite and blue tiles, tumbling down to the Douro in a cascade of churches, balconies and red rooftops. It feels more intimate than Lisbon, and more rooted in craft: port wine, azulejos, silverwork and a serious culinary tradition.
Signature experiences
What to do in and around Avenida dos Aliados, Porto
Private port lodge tasting
Vintage and tawny ports among the barrels in Gaia, with a cellar master.
Six bridges cruise
A private boat under the bridges at golden hour.
Tiles and bookshops
São Bento station, Livraria Lello and the azulejo churches with a historian.
Seafood in Matosinhos
Fresh fish grilled on the street-side grills of the fishing port.
A perfect day
A day in Porto, with your driver
- Morning
Early visit to Livraria Lello and a walk through the old town.
- Midday
Lunch at a riverside restaurant in the Ribeira.
- Afternoon
Private port tasting in Gaia.
- Evening
Sunset at the Serra do Pilar viewpoint and dinner with a view.
Private chauffeur drive times
| Porto Airport | 20–30 min |
| Douro Valley | 1 h 30 |
| Amarante | 50 min |
| Lisbon | 3 h |
Approximate times by private Mercedes-Benz, outside rush hour.
The Magik note
Great base for discovering Porto on foot before heading up to the Douro by car or boat.
How we include Le Monumental Palace in your journey
Every Portugal Magik journey starts with a private Mercedes-Benz and driver for every transfer and day out. We then reserve this hotel, the restaurant tables and the experiences around it, and pair Porto with Douro Valley at an easy pace.
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Tell us your dates and wishes. We reserve the hotels, a private Mercedes-Benz with your own driver, and every table and experience in between.
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