Crowne Plaza PortovsThe Yeatman
Both Crowne Plaza Porto and The Yeatman are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Yeatman is the choice of most professionals compared to Crowne Plaza Porto. The Yeatman ranks #2 in Porto with accolades from 6 publications such as concierge.com, oyster.com and Fodor's.
Crowne Plaza Porto
Avenida da Boavista 1466, Porto 4100-144, Portugal
From $77/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"One of the most dramatically modern hotels in town, the Tiara Park offers three vertical rows of bay windows along its 13-floor concrete shell." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Crowne Plaza Porto is an upscale hotel in the Boavista business area, a 15-minute taxi ride from the Porto's historic core." Full review
Star Service
"Located close to the inner-ring road, north of the old city, this property looks, from the outside at least, like a clone of the Porto Palacio." Full review
Fodor's
"This hotel is a solid luxury option with a roster of facilities and somber but comfortable guest rooms." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"The building that houses the Crowne Plaza has seen personalities such as Princess Diana, Bob Dylan...facilities include a well-equipped basement gymnasium, a bar and a restaurant." Full review
The Yeatman Show All Reviews
Rua do Choupelo (Sta. Marinha), Vila Nova de Gaia 4400-088, Portugal
From $220/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Each of the 82 spacious rooms and suites has a large private balcony and a path leading to the decanter-shaped infinity pool."
Fodor's
"This luxury resort cascades down a grassy hillside in Gaia, ensuring fine views of Porto—whether from your room or underwater in the heated outdoor pool." Full review
Star Service
"Unlike so many hotels with gorgeous views, there are no discriminatory categories: all of the rooms here benefit from valley and river vistas from private terraces." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This 83-room luxury boutique hotel sits on the south side of the Douro River, in the historic port cellar district, with beautiful views overlooking Porto and the river." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
93.9
"Built on a hillside overlooking Vila Nova de Gaia... and the Douro River, the luxurious 82-room hotel gets its identity from the local wine trade." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Named for one of Taylor’s original founders, the Yeatman is a brand-new resort, terraced and tucked into the Gaia hillside with massive Douro and Porto views." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"From a decanter-shaped pool and the 25,000-bottle cellar to the grape-pip treatments at its spa, this stylish hotel revolves around wine." Full review
Hideaway Report
93.0
"Stylish hotel on a hillside above the Port lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia, with spectacular views of Porto across the Douro River." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"The Yeatman hotel is popular with wine connoisseurs, thanks in part to the property's impressive collection of top Portuguese wines and wine-centric events like tastings, seminars and wine dinners." Full review
Independent
"A fully fledged resort on the city’s southern bank, the Yeatman mingles with the English port wineries hugging the Douro river"
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