Maison Albar Hotels Le Monumental Palace, Porto

Time travel back to the 1920s at the Maison Albar Hotels Le Monumental Palace, a luxury hotel on one of Porto's most impressive streets, the Avenida dos Aliados. Italian architect Michelangelo Soà designed this building in 1923, which combines a Gothic facade with Art Deco interiors. Step outside and stroll along the Avenida, lined with neoclassical buildings and high-end shops. Favorite sites like the Torre dos Clérigos and Porto Cathedral are just 10 minutes away on foot, while the brightly painted and azulejo-lined historic center of Ribeira is 15.

The hotel seamlessly mixes the glamor of the 1920s and '30s with modern comforts in its 75+ rooms, which follow an Art Deco design of geometric patterns and bold colors and include amenities like Nespresso machines and USB charging stations. Bathrooms are all-marble, either white and gray or green, and include bathtubs. There's one room adapted for folks with limited mobility. Rooms are all doubles and the overall vibe of the atmosphere makes this more suitable for couples or adults wanting to escape into a Great Gatsby fantasy, Porto-style.

Relax in the spa, which offers a heated swimming pool, sauna, and a hammam. The hotel's common areas all beautifully capture the Art Deco era with patterned marble stores, geometric fixtures and furnishings, and shades of gold throughout. Le Monument is Michelin-starred, offering fine dining in a romantic setting of marble and columns, while Yakuza is the hotel's Japanese restaurant and bar. Have a cocktail or small bite at Américain Bar, or head to the library, an especially cozy spot to lose yourself in a book.