Hotels Maison Albar – Le Monumental Palace

In the heart of Porto, Maison Albar Hotels – Le Monumental Palace embraces the famous Avenida dos Aliados, with its squares, streets, and authentic alleyways.

Housed in a neoclassical palace from the 1920s, this five-star hotel restores an iconic building to the city, featuring custom-designed elements, handcrafted finishes by local artisans, and imposing Portuguese marbles, making it a truly unique discovery in the city’s history.

Climate action

  • Water flow reducers in rooms and public areas
  • Motion-activated light sensors
  • LED lighting throughout the hotel
  • Oil collection for recycling
  • 100% smoke-free hotel
  • Waste and organic waste separation, sent daily to certified recycling systems
  • HVAC system with variable speed controls to optimize water and energy consumption
  • PressReader app for online access to newspapers and magazines worldwide
  • Paperless solutions, including electronic sales tools and paperless check-in
  • Local suppliers providing organic products, supporting a circular economy
  • Menus featuring local ingredients and a zero-waste approach
  • Timed lighting control system for common areas and outdoor lighting
  • Collaboration with suppliers committed to environmental responsibility
  • Environmental policy for towel and linen changes for guests
  • Energy-efficient hand dryers for staff areas
  • UV filters on windows to reduce the energy consumption of HVAC systems
  • Electric bicycles available for guests

Testimony

Maison Albar Hotels Le Monumental Palace joins the Porto Climate Pact as it considers this a key step in its positioning. It is through raising everyone’s awareness and taking concrete measures that we will be able to safeguard our future and that of future generations.

Manuel Santos
General Manager, 2022