We had a fantastic stay here. The hotel feels very modern, with a big, impressive foyer and spacious rooms that were in excellent condition. The shower was huge and one of the best we’ve had in a hotel. The air conditioning worked perfectly too, which was a real plus.
The location in Vila Nova de Gaia was actually great — a bit quieter than being right in Porto. It is a bit of a walk to get across the river, but Ubers were cheap and made it easy when we didn’t feel like walking.
Breakfast was superb with a really good buffet spread. One of the highlights for us, though, was the hotel bar overlooking Porto. We ended up there most evenings, just relaxing with interesting drinks and watching the sunset — it was such a lovely way to wind down.
We didn’t get a chance to try the spa this time, but it gives us a good excuse to come back. If we’re in Porto again, we’ll definitely be booking here.