The Rex HotelvsThe Yeatman
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. Overall, The Yeatman ranks significantly higher than Residencial Rex. The Yeatman comes in at #2 in Porto with approval from 6 sources such as Lonely Planet, concierge.com and Fodor's.
The Rex Hotel
Praca da Republica 117, Porto 4050, Portugal
From $81/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's
"The facade of this place fits in gracefully with its location on one of Porto's most beautiful squares." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Overlooking a peaceful plaza, Residencial Rex is set in a belle époque manor with a wide range of rooms. Floors two and three are best, with handsome old details, high ceilings and plenty of space." 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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