Historic estate with views of river and vineyards. Large modern rooms with top amenities. The food is extraordinary! Staff were professional and helpful. Top choice for visits to poert and wine estates

We stayed as a couple for 2 nights in mid February. We had a Quinta Deluxe room with a balcony. The room was excellent and more like a suite. Photos attached. The staff was without exception friendly and helpful. We had dinner in the bar the first night (a Club sandwich type affair) and in the restaurant the second night (which was pricey - about EUR 150 for 2 people without wine - for 3 courses but which was of exceptional quality). The spa and indoor was also lovely.

My only constructive criticisms would be:

1. We knew this was a smart, expensive hotel and expected to pay high prices, but we did feel it was a bit more expensive than it should have been. A G&T was EUR15!

2. The hotel and grounds are immaculate, have lovely views over the vineyards, and there are riverside walks. HOWEVER, the local towns are run down and offer nothing to the tourist. So my advice would be to stay at this hotel if you simply want to relax, use the spa, eat fine food and drink port and not move outside of the hotel gates. But if you like to explore, there is nothing to be recommended in the vicinity.

Close to wineries we wanted to visit. Luxury hotel, friendly staff, great food, nice bedrooms, great shower, very good environment... very expensive! Seems to be the most expensive in comparison to anywhere else in the Douro region. Should improve pillow style- too soft and uncomfortable - kept my head unleveled; fancy room automation but could be more friendly - controls a little confusing. A place to relax if you want to experiment hotels facilities.