We've travelled to many cities within Europe and stayed in many Hotels along the way. I can comfortably say that Maison Cabral is one of the best however and certainly the most welcoming and friendly.
The Hotel consists of just 8 rooms, which makes for a very personable experience, delivered to you by host Alberto and Susanna (plus Titi the dog & Luchinno the cat).
It's just a 15-20 minute walk into the City Centre and you'll find yourself at the base of the Clerigos Tower. There's a Multibanco cashpoint just a 1 minute walk down the road from the Hotel and a Pingo Supermarket within 5 minutes. Ubers were cheap and available if needed (6 Euros to the City Park & Serralves for example).
Alberto can arrange Airport Transfers for 25-30 Euros, which takes the hassle out of arrival and departure. He also offers excellent Restaurant suggestions, all within a 5-20 minute walk. Welcome drinks, late check-out and luggage storage was all appreciated.
Our room, Conguito, at the base of the Garden was spotlessly clean on arrival, maintained in such a state throughout and serenely quiet. You wouldn't believe you were in a City, it was so peaceful.
The pool was a welcome sight after a hard day of exploring the City and also for a wake-up dip in the morning. Alberto also stocks a small honesty bar which you can collect drinks from on a Room tab paid on departure.
We really hope to return to Maison Cabral in the future, a true home away from home!