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Sitting just across the Douro River from central Porto, in the heart of Vila Nova de Gaia (home to the city’s port wine cellars), the Yeatman is a polished, wine-focused property offering unbeatable views of the river and city beyond.
Every room is river facing with its own terrace, arranged in steps to mimic the landscape of the nearby Douro Valley. Rooms are spacious and air conditioned, with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Decoratively, they’ve all been individually styled by a different Portuguese winery using art pieces and pictures to reflect its personality and history. Each floor also has a different decorative theme, taking inspiration from the likes of the Portuguese navigators and the country’s wine regions and history.
The hotel’s gastronomic restaurant boasts two Michelin stars (the only one in Porto to do so), and serves a nightly choice of three tasting menus. There’s also the Orangerie, where you can enjoy breakfast and an à la carte lunch and dinner menu.
The hotel’s expansive spa complex includes treatment rooms, an indoor panoramic pool and a summer outdoor pool, and a small gym offering personal training and yoga.
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The Yeatman’s rooms all carry an individual design by a different Portuguese winery, to tell its story through art pieces and pictures. They each have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi, and beds are covered with soft white linens. The bathrooms feature marble fixtures and tile floors with underfloor heating. Some are fitted with a shower or a combination shower and bathtub, while bathrooms in higher categories have a separate shower and bath.
A short boat ride across the Douro River from Porto, the hotel is located in Vila Nova de Gaia, a district known for its port cellars. Several cellars are within walking distance, including Taylor’s, who are part of the same group. In about ten minutes on foot you can reach the waterfront, which is full of restaurants, cafés and more wineries to explore. From the docks, you can take a five-minute water taxi ride across the river to Porto.
The Yeatman’s gastronomic restaurant is the only one in the area to boast two Michelin stars, serving dinner each night with tasting menus of traditional Portuguese fare. The Orangerie is a more relaxed option, offering à la carte lunch and dinner, as well as the hotel’s ample breakfast buffet. On Thursday nights, the hotel hosts a wine dinner that pairs different vintages with Portuguese cuisine. There’s also Dick’s Bar, just behind the lobby, where you can enjoy a drink and light bites in the lounge or outside to the backdrop of the panoramic view across the river.
The hotel’s Kids Club is equipped with DVDs, games, bean bag chairs and a ping pong table. The club is unsupervised, but the hotel is happy to arrange for a nanny or babysitter at an additional cost.
A highlight of the Yeatman is taking advantage of its spa complex. As well as spending time in one of the ten treatment rooms, you can make use of the indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, experience shower and hammam. The hammam is free to guests staying in suites, and carries an additional charge for other guests.
With a luxurious spa complex and far-reaching views of the river and city from every room, the Yeatman is an excellent option if you’re looking for a relaxing retreat that’s within easy reach of central Porto.
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
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Housed in a renovated 16th-century building, Maison Particulière offers a stay with character in the historical heart of Porto. With just ten rooms, it’s an elegant and upmarket option with excellent service.
Overlooking the Douro River from its exceptional location on the Ribeira district’s waterfront, the Pestana Vintage Porto is well situated for you to explore all the city has to offer.
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
Historical tour of Braga & Guimarães
Visit churches, castles and palaces, winding lanes and medieval plazas as you explore historic Braga and Guimarães. A guide and driver will help you explore two of the most significant cities in Portuguese history on this private full-day tour from Porto.
Porto panoramic tour with lunch cruise
Explore Porto’s history and culture on this half-day guided tour that includes a walking tour of its historic districts, a visit to the beach and a hilltop lookout, as well as a river cruise where you can enjoy lunch on board.
Portuguese country cooking class
On this hands-on half-day activity, you’ll visit a family farm in the countryside and learn to cook authentic Portuguese dishes. You’ll get an insight into Portugal’s food traditions and typical ingredients, as well as learning the practical skills you’ll need to prepare the dishes back home.
