Cocorico

Style

French kiss

Setting

Steps from São Bento

Steps from Porto’s top sites, Cocorico hotel is a Portuguese love letter to French culture. Set in a historic converted townhouse, the 10-room hotel showcases original design elements, including local tiles, oversized windows and wrought ironwork, with modern touches including contemporary furnishings and large bathrooms, some equipped with soaking tubs. The house brasserie continues the theme, serving French dishes made with local ingredients and paired with exceptional Douro Valley wines, all best enjoyed on the hotel terrace.

Facilities

Rooms

10 suites.

Checkout

Noon. Earliest check-in, 3pm.

More Details

Rates include Continental breakfast, a spread of pastries, eggs, cereals, jams, juices and coffee.

Also

Unfortunately, the hotel isn’t wheelchair accessible.

Free Internet Access

On-Site Restaurant

At the Hotel

Free WiFi throughout. In rooms: Flatscreen TV, air-conditioning, free bottled water, coffee-maker, Echo bath products.

Our Favourite Rooms

Each suite is uniquely decorated and named for famous Portuguese-French couples. We’re particular fans of the Deluxe rooms, each of which have a balcony overlooking either the historic city buildings or the hotel’s terrace.

Packing Tips

Bring a wine key to facilitate impromptu picnics featuring Porto’s legendary bottles.

Also

Nab souvenirs from the lobby, where the staff curate a selection of local crafts. If you want to rent a bike, plan a day exploring Douro Valley, or just book a local restaurant, ask reception and they'll be happy to help.

Children

Welcome, though there are no special amenities for little ones beyond high chairs and baby cots. The Prestige room is ideal for families, with a bunk bed.

Gallery

Food & Drink

Top Table

On beautiful evenings, head to the patio. Otherwise, request a cosy booth.

Dress Code

Embrace the casual-cool French vibes with linen and breezy dresses.

Hotel Restaurant

The hotel’s chef prepares a selection of tapas dishes, that nod to Porguese cuisine, with dishes like codfish ceviche, São João’s signature grilled sardines, and pan-fried squid, all best paired with local wines. On Fridays, there’s also a live show with dinner.

Hotel Bar

Set within the restaurant, the bar has a tapas menu and drinks that include Douro wines and a spritz using white port instead of Aperol.

Last Orders

Breakfast is served from 8am to 11am, and dinner is from 6.30pm until 10.30pm, Tuesday to Saturday.

Room Service

Breakfast items can be delivered to the room, by special request.

Planes

Porto Airport is 13 kilometres away. There are direct flights from London and cities throughout Europe on British Airways and Tap Portugal, and from London Stansted and Liverpool with Ryanair. Contact Smith24 for travel and transfer arrangements.

Trains

The beautiful, historic São Bento Station – known for its 20,000 azulejo tiles – is a 5-minute walk from the hotel, with regional connections and a metro station; it also connects to Campanhã, the main Porto depot for train service to Lisbon (approximately three hours) and into Spain.

Automobiles

If you’re planning to drive, let the hotel know well in advance: there’s only one private parking space nearby for €10 a night, and it must be reserved.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

Stroll the banks of the Douro River, then cross it via the Dom Luís I Bridge, a soaring two-level metal expanse designed by a protege of Gustave Eiffel – a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The top level is closed off to cars and ideal for capturing views of the city. On the other side, in Vila Nova de Gaia, await several port caves that host tours and tastings. Wander along and choose any that look welcoming, but Ferreira and Taylor have especially rich histories, and the more contemporary Espaço Porto Cruz has a fantastic rooftop terrace with panoramic river views. To sample the wines in a more natural setting, arrange a trip into the Douro Valley, which is home to the port vineyards. Not feeling thirsty? On a hill above town, the Crystal Palace Gardens have beautifully curated garden paths and fountains, with sweeping river views. Stock up on reading materials at the wonderfully gothic Livraria Lello, with towering stacks of books and stained-glass windows. Catch a concert at the Casa da Música, designed to celebrate Porto's 2001 designation as European Capital of Culture. Designed by Rem Koolhaas, the stark marble polygon is the home of the National Orchestra of Porto and was designed to maximise acoustics.

Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt

This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .