My husband and I had an amazing stay at Casa do Louriero. We had a chance to chat for a while with Susana (while we enjoyed the bottle of wine she leaves for her guests) and learned about her renovation project of the building and see firsthand how she poured her heart into all the details in making a truly quality experience for her guests. Everything in the room was hand selected by Susana - high quality sheets and towels from local linen factories, crystal glasses for the wine, even the furniture was Portuguese and chosen for quality. I appreciated the character in the room including custom paintings by Susana's boyfriend and the vintage Italian tapestry fabric converted for the headboard of the bed. Susana has great taste and style and I loved how everything came together in the room.
Excellent location. At first we were concerned about the proximity to the train station but actually found it convenient and charming since its such a beautiful station. You can definitely hear the hum of the trains as they idle, but the noise is not bad at all. The windows are such high quality that it is very quiet if you sleep with them closed at night. The air conditioner is excellent quality for sleeping with the windows closed and there are blackout curtains. We both had excellent sleep.
The street itself fits with the theme of the rest of Porto - half the buildings are well-kept or renovated, and some are waiting to be rediscovered. Casa do Louriero is the nicest on the street but it seems other buildings on the block are in the process of receiving investment as well. It is very centrally located - you couldn't really get a better spot for exploring the heart of Porto.
I'd highly recommend staying at Casa do Louriero. If you can, request the Black Pepper room. It has the best view. I will definitely stay here again if I return to Porto!