Friendly staff but clearly understaffed and untrained. Comfortable room however you would expect some amenities on a 5 star hotel such as robes/slippers, tea/coffee, dental kit… also there was 1 complimentary water bottle however not a new/fresh bottle. I would like to strongly suggest for a bar/wine menu improvement (it’s Douro wine region!). Also the restaurant menu should have more options and frankly better quality for the prices. Breakfast was ok but again…not a 5 star (no fresh juices or fresh fruit…). The hotel has several things to improve even some rebuilt to do (I’ve noticed an unfinished wall coming back from the parking lot via stairs as there was no elevator). Not much to do outside the hotel. Spa and gym ok. Overall it’s ok but far from 5 stars.

Nice view, rooms are great but the services are not there. Probably under staffed and under trained teams, while super nice people, it was not the experience you expect at a 5 stars hotel. Also several area appear to be unfinished such as the outdoor pool, probably the worst.

We enjoyed our stay here, and they arranged a wonderful day of wine tasting and a cooking class for us. The things we did not like, though, were that the gym in the basement was very warm, and also the outdoor pool was not open, even though it was quite hot out. The breakfast was nice. There is not much to do in the immediate area, so you would want to have a car, or a driver arranged for your time there. We did not use any of the spa services. They have bikes to use, but we did not inquire about where you would take them.

Great stay! Wonderfully friendly & professional staff. Amazing views of the valley!

Good Hotel, but not surely 5 Star, and even pushing to be a 4 Star....

Good property with beautiful rooms that offer views of the surrounding vineyards. A little remote in terms of activities outside of the hotel. Food at the hotel restaurant was good but the menu was somewhat limited.

Prior to arriving 8 emails were not answered. Phone calls went unanswered, on one occasion when the phone was answered it was after 25 attempts. Lack of staff. For a Spa - lack of spa staff - who whilst competent lacked a smile. Pool and pool area needs a clean. Room service menus very limited. Room service exceptionally slow. Al in all explains the lack of guests.

NOT a 5 star hotel by a long shot but has a gorgeous view. Here are some findings from our stay: Parking has no elevator (drop your bags at reception before parking if you have large luggage). No robes/slippers provided (isn’t this standard in a 5 star hotel?!). You need a swim cap to use the indoor pool. There are no refreshment services at the outdoor pool. No do not disturb signs for the room door. No coffee or tea facilities in room. Offer no wine experiences (as per website) - don’t be fooled, they have none and no partnerships. You need to arrange them yourself and have to drive yourself everywhere (they are not located close to any) - considering they call themselves a wine and spa hotel … very disappointing! They are clearly understaffed so some bar staff you’ll also notice are plating your dinner too. Small and limited wine menu and very limited restaurant menu (items frequently run out). One-way doors to the balcony by the restaurant (we got locked out and had to knock on the window for another guest to let us back in). The restaurant staff are amazing, our waiter was so attentive and his english was excellent. So too was our check-in and check-out staff. All in all, wouldn’t stay here again. Definitely not a 5* as they advise, more like a 3*. Not bad but wouldn’t recommend.