# CoolRooms Lands in Portugal with Palacio Duarte

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Published: 2026-07-28T10:16:36.831Z
Modified: 2026-07-28T10:16:36.831Z
Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Hotels
Summary: CoolRooms Hotels opens its first hotel outside Spain: Palacio Duarte, a five-star property in Porto's historic center opening autumn 2026. Joan's take.

## Article

CoolRooms Hotels is making its international move. According to **[Hosteltur](https://www.hosteltur.com/177711_palacio-duarte-el-primer-hotel-de-coolrooms-en-portugal-abrira-este-otono.html)**, the chain will open **Palacio Duarte** this autumn 2026, its first hotel in Portugal. It's a five-star property in the historic heart of Porto, between Belomonte and Comércio do Porto streets. The building, a palace dating back to the 15th century, was once the home of royal physician João da Paz.

My take: Porto is a smart entry point for CoolRooms. The city attracts high-spending tourists and has a vibrant boutique hotel scene. Reviving a historic palace gives them an authentic luxury narrative that fits their brand. They also have a second project in Lisbon, the **Palacio do Patriarcado**, already lined up.

Now they'll face stiff competition from the likes of InterContinental and Yeatman, but a well-done heritage restoration always stands out.

## Sources

- Hosteltur: https://www.hosteltur.com/177711_palacio-duarte-el-primer-hotel-de-coolrooms-en-portugal-abrira-este-otono.html

## Citation

CoolRooms Lands in Portugal with Palacio Duarte. Notitur. 2026-07-28. https://notitur.com/en/digest/coolrooms-portugal-palacio-duarte