Vinha Boutique Hotel - the Leading Hotels of the World

The rooms are clean, comfortable and spacious. The bedding and pillows make you want to give into jet lag and stay in bed all day. The hotel has a general feel of comfortable sophistication - like even though it's beautifully appointed, I could put my feet up. The hotel itself is located on the river with amazing views. It's a lovely (1 hour) walk into the town center of Porto. If you like being away from the hoopla and noise of the touristy part of town, Vinha Boutique Hotel is for you. If you want to book a meal at the Michelin restaurant, be sure to book ahead. We didn't and were unable to get a table. The sister restaurant in the hotel which served breakfast and lunch, however was very good. We had dinner there instead and enjoyed our meal. We visited in April and weather was not particularly nice, but the property has a gorgeous pool and outdoor bar/seating area which seemed like an excellent place to spend a lazy day relaxing by the pool, having a cocktail and enjoying. I would highly recommend staying here.

I stayed at the Vinha Boutique Hotel a week ago (end of May). I chose this hotel because I didn't want to be in the center of Porto, which is a bit stuffy. The center is 15 min. away by car and the hotel has a free shuttle service to Porto every day at 10.30 a.m. (drop-off point: in front of Sé Cathedral) with a return at 6.30 p.m. I stayed in a Deluxe room (room 109). A bright room in the modern part of the hotel, with a partial view of the Douro. Very nice bathroom with Bulgari welcome products (obviously, there are no Jo Malone products). The hotel consists of 2 parts: an old part (the Manor House) where the gastronomic restaurant is located and where there are the Petit Rooms, Signature River rooms, and some suites, and the "modern" building where the reception and the 2 restaurants are located. The hotel is decorated with great care. There's a lovely lounge next to the reception and a library on level -1. I visited the Sisley spa (I didn't have time to test it). Every guest is entitled to use the pool and its facilities (sauna, Turkish bath, hammock) for 90 minutes upon prior reservation. The gastronomic restaurant Vinha is supervised by Star Michelin Chef Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa (this is subject to a separate review for Vinha Restaurant). Breakfast is lovely (best-scrambled eggs I had). There is not really much to do around the hotel. The place is above all to relax. Starting June 1st the hotel has a boat taxi service operating to Porto center. I did not experience it as I left on May 29. I was disappointed with the private transfer organized by the hotel. They mentioned a private transfer in a luxury car (I was expecting a nice sedan car such as Mercedes) but got an ordinary van... For 45 Euros is not worth it. The air-conditioned system was a bit tricky as well as the light. Other than these minor problems, I enjoyed my stay. Staff is pleasant. Bear in mind that the hotel is not located in the center so you cannot go back and forth within a few minutes. A taxi ride from the center to the hotel is about 10 to 13 Euros. In summary: nice stay, quiet hotel. Good place for a relaxing getaway.

Overall hotel is outstanding, impeccable service. The SPA was amazing. For this winter season, they should provide fire pits for the guests and some wine tasting activities.

Great property in a fairy tale setting. Attentive staff. Concierge should hired for the busier months.

Excellent staff at a beautiful hotel facing the water. Ferry over to Porto easily. Lovely Sisley spa to relax in.

Excellent stay! The hotel staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. I would love to come back again in the future.

Great and friendly staff, very clean and comfortable, Room was not the same as the online picture, as we booked a suite, and they have several ones, perhaps next time worth asking them which room will be provided. roads to get to the hotel small and bumpy but very quiet and clean, great and very friendly service would def visit again.

A great place to stay away from all the hustle and bustle and a short cab ride or a boat ride, which is free as a hotel guest to downtown Porto the people at the hotel are genuinely good hard-working people. The breakfast buffet is beautiful, fresh and plentiful. You can order from the menu which is included if you are Leading Hotel member I would recommend the new building on the higher floors, facing the river, the restaurant, which there is two are also very good, the properties is kept well-maintained. There is also a spa that as a Leading Hotels member you can use for free which I highly recommend. It has a steam room,Jacuzzis, indoor pool, saunas, and a small gym that has everything you need to get the blood flowing.