{"id":35037,"date":"2019-09-06T14:43:22","date_gmt":"2019-09-06T14:43:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/?p=35037"},"modified":"2020-04-10T03:35:14","modified_gmt":"2020-04-10T03:35:14","slug":"torel-1884-new-oasis-paradise-oporto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/06\/torel-1884-new-oasis-paradise-oporto\/","title":{"rendered":"Torel 1884: A New Oasis Paradise in Oporto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the heart of the city of Oporto, Portugal, just a few blocks from Avenida dos Aliados and the riverfront area of Ribeira, sits the new Torel 1884 Suites &amp; Apartments. The preservation of the structure was essential in keeping the space&#8217;s original beauty. This boutique hotel and residential building is characterized by its large round-top windows, glorious high ceilings, and a stunning central staircase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>Inside Torel 1884<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torelboutiques.com\/torel-1884\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1-4-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Entryway at Torel 1884\" class=\"wp-image-35136\" width=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1-4-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1-4.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Entryway<em><br>Photo by \u00a9Lu\u00eds Ferraz<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torelboutiques.com\/torel-1884\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/torel-1884-ceiling.jpg\" alt=\"Common area at Torel 1884\" class=\"wp-image-35117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/torel-1884-ceiling.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/torel-1884-ceiling-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/torel-1884-ceiling-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Common Area<br> <em>Photo by \u00a9Lu\u00eds Ferraz<\/em>  <br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Torel 1884 is the latest from the Portuguese hospitality brand Torel Boutiques. Currently the brand has the Torel Palace Lisbon, Torel Cliff Surf &amp; Golf \u00d3bidos and Torel Avantgarde (in Oporto as well).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torelboutiques.com\/torel-1884\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Honesty-Bar-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Honesty Bar at Torel 1884\" class=\"wp-image-35124\" width=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Honesty-Bar-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Honesty-Bar-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Honesty-Bar.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Honesty Bar at the 2nd Floor <br><em>Photo by \u00a9Lu\u00eds Ferraz<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The architect was Miguel Nogueira and the interior design was by the Portuguese firm, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Nano Design (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/nanodesign.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nano Design<\/a>. The theme of this hotel is Portugal\u2019s maritime explorations and exotic discoveries. Such as materials and animals that Portuguese people have brought to their country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>Themed Spaces<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This oasis palace is composed of 12 rooms and suites. Each floor honors a different country. The ground floor is Africa, the first-floor honors the Americas and an elegant Asian theme takes over the second floor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torelboutiques.com\/torel-1884\/en\/exotic-birds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Passaros-Exoticos-Room.jpg\" alt=\"Exotic Birds Suite at Torel 1884\" class=\"wp-image-35119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Passaros-Exoticos-Room.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Passaros-Exoticos-Room-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> Americas-themed \u201cExotic birds\u201d Suite<br><em>Photo by \u00a9Lu\u00eds Ferraz<\/em>  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each room has an individual name to reflect the country that inspires its experience and flavors. Green, brown, ocean blue, terracotta, and beige are the colors that you will see the most. The spaces are adorned with textures, linen, cotton, bamboo, raffia, cane, ceramics, porcelain, and contemporary artworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torelboutiques.com\/torel-1884\/en\/exotic-birds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Passaros-Exoticos-Bathroom.jpg\" alt=\"Exotic Birds Suite at Torel 1884\" class=\"wp-image-35118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Passaros-Exoticos-Bathroom.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Passaros-Exoticos-Bathroom-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Passaros-Exoticos-Bathroom-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Americas-themed \u201cExotic birds\u201d Suite<br><em>Photo by \u00a9Lu\u00eds Ferraz<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torelboutiques.com\/torel-1884\/en\/porcelain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Porcelanas-Room.jpg\" alt=\"Porcelain Suite at Torel 1884\" class=\"wp-image-35121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Porcelanas-Room.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Porcelanas-Room-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Asia-themed \u201cPorcelain\u201d Suite<br><em>Photo by \u00a9Lu\u00eds Ferraz<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torelboutiques.com\/torel-1884\/en\/porcelain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Porcelanas-Room-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Porcelain Suite at Torel 1884\" class=\"wp-image-35122\" width=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Porcelanas-Room-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Porcelanas-Room-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Porcelanas-Room-2.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Asia-themed \u201cPorcelain\u201d Suite<br><em>Photo by \u00a9Lu\u00eds Ferraz<\/em><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torelboutiques.com\/torel-1884\/en\/solomon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Salmom\u00e3o-Room-2.jpg\" alt=\"Suleiman Suite at Torel 1884\" class=\"wp-image-35125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Salmom\u00e3o-Room-2.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Salmom\u00e3o-Room-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Africa-themed \u201cSolomon&#8221; Suite <br><em>Photo by \u00a9Lu\u00eds Ferraz<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torelboutiques.com\/torel-1884\/en\/solomon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Salom\u00e3o-Room-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Suleiman Suite at Torel 1884\" class=\"wp-image-35126\" width=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Salom\u00e3o-Room-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Salom\u00e3o-Room-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Salom\u00e3o-Room.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> Africa-themed \u201cSolomon&#8221; Suite <br> <em>Photo by \u00a9Lu\u00eds Ferraz<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bykoket.com\/guilty-pleasures\/casegoods\/goddess-mirror.php?utm_source=LH_Blog_article&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=Banner_Article&amp;utm_content=godess_mirror\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ext-campaign\/article\/kk-goddess-mirror-750.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>Art &amp; Craftsmanship<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Craftsmanship and traditional art are all over the hotel. Portuguese talent is on full display in the artwork of Jorge Curval and Jo\u00e3o Pedro Rodrigues. Rodrigue&#8217;s installation resides in the entrance and is based on Lu\u00eds Cam\u00f5es poem &#8220;Os Lus\u00edadas&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/torel-1884-galleryhomepage-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"torel 1884 entryway with artwork by joao pedro rodrigues\" class=\"wp-image-35179\" width=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/torel-1884-galleryhomepage-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/torel-1884-galleryhomepage-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/torel-1884-galleryhomepage-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/torel-1884-galleryhomepage-5.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Entryway featuring artwork by Joao Pedro Rodrigues <br><em>Photo by \u00a9Lu\u00eds Ferraz<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torelboutiques.com\/torel-1884\/en\/coffee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cafe-Room.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee Suite at Torel 1884\" class=\"wp-image-35127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cafe-Room.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cafe-Room-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Americas-themed \u201cCoffee\u201d Suite<br><em>Photo by \u00a9Lu\u00eds Ferraz<\/em><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torelboutiques.com\/torel-1884\/en\/tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tea Suite at Torel 1884\" class=\"wp-image-35130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1-1-1.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> Asia-themed \u201cTea\u201d Suite<br><em>Photo by \u00a9Lu\u00eds Ferraz<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torelboutiques.com\/torel-1884\/en\/tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bathroom-of-Cha-Room.jpg\" alt=\"Tea Suite at Torel 1884\" class=\"wp-image-35128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bathroom-of-Cha-Room.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bathroom-of-Cha-Room-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Asia-themed \u201cTea\u201d Suite<br><em>Photo by \u00a9Lu\u00eds Ferraz<\/em>   <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align:center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/03\/design-lovers-guide-to-portugal-things-to-do-in-portugal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Design Lover&#8217;s Guide to Portugal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torelboutiques.com\/torel-1884\/en\/tobacco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tobacco-suite-2.jpg\" alt=\"Tobacco Suite at Torel 1884\" class=\"wp-image-35132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tobacco-suite-2.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tobacco-suite-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Americas-themed \u201cTobacco\u201d Suite<br><em>Photo by \u00a9Lu\u00eds Ferraz<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torelboutiques.com\/torel-1884\/en\/tobacco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tobacco-suite-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Tobacco Suite at Torel 1884\" class=\"wp-image-35133\" width=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tobacco-suite-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tobacco-suite-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tobacco-suite.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> Americas-themed \u201cTobacco\u201d Suite<br><em>Photo by \u00a9Lu\u00eds Ferraz<\/em>  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>Bartolomeu Bistro &amp; Wine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to these amazing spaces, you can enjoy some delicious Portuguese wine and a delectable menu of snacks at the Bartolomeu Bistro &amp; Wine. And of course, you can also enjoy the architecture and design reminiscent of the African Jungle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torelboutiques.com\/torel-1884\/en\/bartolomeu-bistro-wine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Bartolomeu wine bistro at Torel 1884.\" class=\"wp-image-35114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Bartolomeu Bistro &amp; Wine<br><em>Photo by \u00a9Lu\u00eds Ferraz<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torelboutiques.com\/torel-1884\/en\/bartolomeu-bistro-wine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1-3.jpg\" alt=\"Bartolomeu wine bistro at Torel 1884.\" class=\"wp-image-35115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1-3.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Bartolomeu\u00a0Bistro &amp; Bistro<br><em>Photo by \u00a9Lu\u00eds Ferraz<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This trip around the world at Torel 1884 will certainly take you on a memorable and amazing experience! For more information, please click <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.torelboutiques.com\/torel-1884\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Words by Rita Archer<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the heart of the city of Oporto, Portugal, just a few blocks from Avenida dos Aliados and the riverfront&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":35116,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[19,28,6949],"tags":[873,2715,2724,3580,6498],"class_list":["post-35037","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-architecture-and-design","category-interiors","category-travel","tag-boutique-hotels","tag-hotel-design","tag-hotels","tag-luxury-hotel","tag-oporto"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6 (Yoast SEO v27.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Torel 1884: A New Oasis Paradise in Oporto - Love Happens Mag<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The new Torel 1884 was inspired by Portugal\u2019s maritime explorations and exotic discovers. 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