Above the rooftops of Porto, The Yeatman is a luxury hotel that seems to have invented the term "wine hotel": the wine cellar contains 25,000 bottles, the spa offers treatments with grape drops and baths in wine barrels, and the two Michelin-starred restaurant focuses on pairing the perfect wine with every dish. The spacious rooms feature balconies and panoramic views of Porto, while several world-class wine regions await you right on your doorstep.
Without question, everything at The Yeatman revolves around wine—including the spa, where you can enjoy exclusive Vinothérapie treatments from Caudalie, such as a bath in a wine barrel. Alternatively, relax in the hammam, Roman bath, sensory shower, or sauna. A wine tasting is a must, while discerning amateur sommeliers can even take part in a wine masterclass. Not to be forgotten are the region's numerous wineries and vineyards: visit the Douro Valley, Minho, Dão, or Bairrada. On another day, you can explore the colorful city of Porto – from beaches to parks and gardens to shopping streets and museums, you'll find everything here.
Each of the 70 spacious rooms and 12 suites is discreetly dedicated to a wine partner, with individual decorative elements depicting the history of each winery. The rooms impress with their comfort and friendly colors, elegant furniture, and a balcony or terrace from which you can enjoy a magnificent view of the hotel gardens, the city, or the Douro River. Named after the Roman god of wine, the Bacchus Suite is the jewel of the hotel. Here you can enjoy a cozy fireplace next to a huge bathtub in the living room and a comfortable bed on a rotating platform.
Start your day with a hearty breakfast in the wood-paneled Orangery. The Pool Lounge or Dick's Bar & Bistro are great places to grab a bite to eat between meals, while The Restaurant offers a magnificent dining experience – it's not for nothing that the restaurant has been awarded two Michelin stars! In addition to creative meals made from local products, the focus here is clearly on the ideal wine accompaniment. The impressive wine list includes 13 aperitif port wines and a total of 1,100 bottles. No wonder the hotel's weekly wine dinners are also extremely popular with locals.
The luxurious Yeatman was built on a hill overlooking the Douro River and Vila Nova de Gaia, where most of the long-established port wine merchants are located. And not without reason: the Yeatman is a wine hotel straight out of a picture book. Its elegant décor is inspired by local "quintas" (farms), and each room is decorated with photos and accessories from a different Portuguese winery. The traditionally furnished rooms and suites feature thick carpets, beds with gold-embellished, black lacquered wooden headboards, and comfortable sofas and armchairs upholstered in fine velvet. The built-in bookshelves are stocked with books on the Portuguese wine trade, and the hotel's main activities include weekly wine dinners, wine tastings, and visits to nearby wineries.
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