"It’s a familiar dilemma when traveling internationally: we long to know locals in the city we’re visiting, someone to show us around, to introduce us to the local cuisine, to help us navigate tricky languages and crowded marketplaces. But do we actually want to stay under someone else’s roof? Solar Egas Moniz, located in Paço de Sousa, a half-hour’s drive outside Porto, aims to merge the concept of hotel stay and local experience." - Tablet Hotels