Fodor's Expert Review The Yeatman
Rua do Choupelo, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, 4400-088, Portugal Fodor's Choice
If you count wine among your passions, a stay at the British-inspired Yeatman Hotel should be on your itinerary. The brainchild of Adrian Bridge, head of the leading port producer Taylor Fladgate, the hotel has fine wine as a recurrent theme, from the decanter-shaped outdoor infinity pool to the spa offering a red-wine bath said to improve circulation. Wine producers across Portugal have partnered with The Yeatman, each adopting a room to decorate with items representing their winery. In the cellar, wine director Beatriz Machado presides over a 20,000-bottle collection. The hotel's impressive restaurant excels at contemporary spins on typical Portuguese dishes.
PROS
- Location is excellent for visiting wine cellars
- Sweeping views of picturesque Porto
- Great amenities for families
CONS
- Location on a rather steep hill means a lot of walking
- Neoclassical decor can seem over the top
- Prices are not cheap
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Rate Includes: Free Breakfast