Porto Boutique Hotel is managed by Ema, Hotelier.
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Quarto familiar 2
— Ema: “I like Porto because it is a well-sized city with character and lots of things to explore and experience.”
Interview By: Welcome Beyond
— Please tell me a bit about how the idea of opening a boutique hotel started.
Ema: “My boyfriend and I love antiques which eventually lead to the idea to restore this building and turn it into a boutique hotel. The building is 100 years old and has not been altered structurally so it has very spacious rooms, each including a dressing and a living room, and some of them featuring a balcony as well.

We also have a beautiful garden and our restaurant, which at lunchtime lets our guests experience the lively ambience of the city and in the late afternoon and evening is perfect enjoy quiet and relaxing moments.”
http://www.welcomebeyond.com/
— Hallway
— Besides the obvious sights, what do you recommend guests to see or do in the area?
Ema: “In my opinion, must sees and dos are: a stroll along the Ribeira, a concert at Casa da Música, a visit to the Botanical Garden and an exhibition at the Casa de Serralves.”
http://www.welcomebeyond.com/
— Quarto familiar 2
— The hotel is also part of the art scene in Porto. Please tell us a bit about that.
Ema: “Every other month there are lots of gallery openings leading to a great street party on Rua Miguel Bombarda. During that time we too open our exhibition space on the 3rd floor of the boutique hotel, which is managed by illustration gallery Dama Aflita.”
http://www.welcomebeyond.com/
— Hotel dining room
— In your opinion, what is the secret of being a good host?
Ema: “I have 10 years of experience in the traditional hotel industry. For me it is all about the enjoyment of receiving people and here in such a small hotel, it is even more personal and each guest and each arrival tells a different story.”
http://www.welcomebeyond.com/
— Bathroom