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The YeatmanvsPestana Vintage Porto
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, The Yeatman ranks slightly better than Pestana Vintage Porto. The Yeatman has a TripExpert Score of 89 with accolades from 6 reviews including Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and concierge.com.
The Yeatman
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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
OysterLuxury
"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 Traveler93.9
"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 Telegraph9.0
"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 Report93.0
"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 Report2.0
"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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Pestana Vintage Porto Concierge Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness Star Service Oyster
Wallpaper
Afar Magazine Lonely Planet
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Praca da Ribeira 1, Porto 4050-513, Portugal
From $158/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Good hotels in the old part of town are scarce, so if you want to stay down by the river, this is the place. In fact, the Pestana may be the nicest hotel in Porto."
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Fodor's "Right in Porto's historic heart, the Pestana Porto is in a restored former warehouse abutted by a medieval wall, linked to several neighboring former houses." Full review
Travel + Leisure "If you want to stay in the old part of town this boutique property has balconies overlooking the Douro River." Full review
DK Eyewitness "One of the most desirable hotels in the city, this charming boutique property is located on the Praça da Ribeira, in a block of carefully restored riverfront buildings."
Star Service "This pint-sized property is a darling of savvy individuals who seek full immersion in Porto's lively and lush old city." Full review
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Guests most often request rooms 302, 402, 306, 506 and Suite 308 thanks to their exceptional river and bridge views.
OysterMid-Range
"There are 109 guest rooms at this three-pearl property set near the River Douro on Ribeira Square." Full review
Wallpaper "A stylish steakhouse that is hoping to lure more locals to the Ribeira, the riverfront neighbourhood of touristy eateries and the embarkation point for many of the Douro River cruises." Full review
Afar Magazine "The hotel consists of several adjoining buildings. The furnishings were new and up to date. The bed very comfortable and covered with those fantastic Portuguese sheets and coverlets." Full review
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Lonely Planet "Right on the Douro and one of Porto’s most sophisticated sleeps. Rooms are a fine balance between plush contemporary and traditional." Full review
Time Out "This is the case of the Pestana Vintage Porto & World Heritage Site, which is located in the historical square of Ribeira and, therefore, with the river right at its edge." Full review
