Vinha Boutique Hotel Vinha Boutique Hotel

A striking manor house on the banks of Porto’s River Douro, Vinha Boutique Hotel is an artful tribute to European high fashion placed deep in the heart of Portugal’s wine country.

In the English language, ‘vinha’ translates as vineyard, but this striking hotel isn’t just for wine lovers. Instead, it’s a place for those seeking rest and rejuvenation, with a sprinkling of superstar design flair. The first detail many guests will notice is the hotel’s bright pink façade, and this bold introduction is just the first taste of the eye candy on offer within.

Guests have 38 spacious accommodations to choose from at Vinha Boutique Hotel, 19 of which are wrapped in a calming minimalist aesthetic. As for the other 19, these signature suites pay tribute to the world’s best fashion houses in a playful manner. From the hippie chic style of Italian brand Etro, to the all-American country house style of Ralph Lauren, there’s so much variety it’s hard to land on a favorite. Whatever your room choice, expect beautiful marble-clad bathrooms with Jo Malone amenities, flatscreen TVs, and air conditioning as standard.

Another highlight at Vinha Boutique Hotel is the presence of the first Spa from Sisley Paris in the north of Portugal. Here, guests are invited to surrender themselves to treatments that restore the balance of body and mind, with expert therapists applying the exclusive techniques, treatments, and products of the Parisian brand. The hotel’s beautiful wooden-paneled fitness studio is available for guests to work up a sweat, with a wide selection of cutting-edge fitness equipment to choose from.

Despite its small stature, Vinha Boutique Hotel offers several dining venues for guests to sample the creations of Chef Henrique Sa Pessoa. Start at Vinha Restaurant, where a menu of Portuguese flavors is served up in a beautiful, light-filled space. The Terroir is where breakfast and lunch are served, overlooking the hotel’s gardens and Douro River. There’s also a bar in which to sample some of the delightful local port, and a pool bar located next to the hotel’s outdoor pool.

Board at the property’s private pier and enjoy a complimentary boat taxi service to the UNESCO-recognized neighborhood of Ribeira. The boat taxi operates on a comfortable and smooth Party Barge 22, departing from the pier four times daily - only for hotel guests.