Vinha Boutique Hotel It is the new five-star that awaits in Porto. Specifically in the revitalized area of Vila Nova de Gaia . Located in an old fifth reformed , luxury is served in rooms that are pure design. And peace.
When you arrive at the doors of Vinha Boutique Hotel you feel that you have discovered a little secret . How is it possible that only 10 minutes by car from Porto one is teleported to the most absolute peace?
The reason is the rehabilitation of the Quinta da Fonte da Vinha, a 16th century jewel with an area of 3.5 hectares and many green areas , in Oliveira do Douro.
Looking directly at the Douro that divides Gaia from Porto, the new hotel is an integrated space between gardens, with an idyllic pond and magical views.
An idyllic picnic.
A LEADING DESIGN
The house that once was monks workplace joins a newly built building with straight lines that emulate the terraces of the neighboring Duero, giving rise to a five-star hotel of such only 38 rooms.
Luxury is served in every corner of Vinha Boutique, both in its details –such as the amenities of the distinguished British firm Jo Malone- as in the interior design of each space. It could not be otherwise that this hotel is pure design, because the owner is an expert in decoration.
The peace that hovers inside and outside this hotel goes hand in hand with sophisticated interiors and careful landscaping that perfectly integrates the two buildings with the environment.
The exterior of the hotel and former Quinta.
He proves it himself entrance hall, where a fireplace warms a cozy room full of art and design books . Or the spaces that give access to the rooms, bathed in corners typical of the Gentry of the 19th century.
The past waits in some stays, but not in all. Because, depending on the one that the guest has touched –or chosen–, each one exudes its own personality. Also, 19 of them are true deco emblems with their own name.
Suite 14.
And it is that more than half of the rooms have been designed as big fashion houses What does this mean? That the missoni suite , for instance, It is a set of elegant furniture where practically everything bears the Italian signature.
The same goes for rooms inspired by Hermes, Etro, Ralph Lauren, Manuel Canovas or Christian Lacroix.
The views from room 208.
One of the hotel suites.
The idea is that the client I can come back again and again and always have a different experience, whether through elegant wallpapers, modern furniture or idyllic bathtubs with views.
Whichever option is chosen, a comfortable bed and a bath dreamlike They will invite you to forget about everything.
LUXURY COMMON SPACES
As for common spaces, the hotel has the Vinha Restaurant, Reserva Bar and Sisley Paris Spa , the first of the French house in the north of Portugal. But let's go by parts.
Wallpaper ceilings where nature rules are the backdrop for the vinha restaurant . Decorated with elegant Baroque style , benches invite you to sit down and taste the creations of the bi-starred chef Henrique Sa Pessoa.
View of the restaurant.
In the coquettish space awaits a menu with the option of tasting menu where the traditional portuguese cuisine with updated and international touches is the thread.
Thus, in its five moments the cod, sea bass or kid they are not missing Nor a pairing with wines from the Portuguese country. A short menu but with dishes with a lot of flavor where local products rule.
There will be no better plan to end the night than to sit in the neighbor bar reservation . Their roofs, covered by a tapestry by Ferreira de Sá , one of the oldest decorative textile factories in Portugal, decorate a modern space inspired by a classic pub where cocktails, both classic and signature, are the protagonists.
Cod.
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
Their panoramic pool between the gardens are big words. If the weather is good, after surrendering to the pleasure of the views of the Douro from one of its comfortable loungers take a walk through its romantic gardens It will be a perfect finishing touch to your stay.
In addition, the hotel could not ignore the magnificent outdoor facilities in which it is located. Thus, there are no experiences in the middle of nature such as meals cooked over fire in traditional cast iron pots or picnics to enjoy outdoors in the hotel grounds.
order a bike at the reception and enjoy a walk along the banks of the Douro is another of the plans that will make the escape unforgettable. And in the near future, it will be possible to request boat service and enjoy a private ride from the dock of the hotel.
The pool and gardens of the hotel.
Of course, save space for try their spa Sisley Paris it is mandatory . With 500m2, the facilities include a circuit (90min – €35) with an indoor pool, Vitality pool, sauna, Turkish bath, hammam , ice fountain, sensation shower and relaxation areas.
His massages are from another world . In one of its four treatment cabins you can try relaxing massages, scrubs or wraps. In addition, there is no lack a nice gym. If you are traveling as a family, adults can enjoy the spa while the children hang out accompanied by a babysitter in the Kids Room.
The idyllic hotel spa.
Rua Quinta Fonte da Vinha, 383. 4430-487 Vila Nova de Gaia T. +351 221 154 120