This is ac charming hotel that was built in an old mansion, on top of the Douro valley, with a magnificent view. Very nice rooms, well equipped, splendid swimming pool with a view and nice restaurant with menu full of local dishes and a large wine menu. Very friendly local personnel.
We were doing a classic car tour of Spain and Portugal and arrived at the Douro Scala for a two night stay. I would like to say this hotel was great because it had some very nice aspects. However, the ultra modern design of the new part of the hotel put form over function. The bath and shower were in the room, there was a severe lack of storage space, no bedside tables and no drawers for clothes, which made it totally impractical as a living space. Clearly the designers had never had to use the room. On the positive side, we had an outdoor space, fantastic views and an excellent outdoor swimming pool. Service was good and we were given a glass of port on arrival and with our dinner on the first night. The dinner was good with wine included. We chose to eat in hotel on the second night and the food was very average as was the wine we were served with. Also, getting a drink before dinner was a challenge as there was no bar and the waiter had to disappear for 15 minutes to fetch us our drinks from some remote location. Breakfast was buffet with a good selection but the hot food options were inedible. So overall some very good points but spoilt by lots of negatives.
This hotel is located perfectly on top of a hill, surrounded with winery fields and quietness.
We stayed for one night in low-season. We were lucky; weather was amazing, pool was refreshing and they even arrenged a visit to Quinta de Valledo for the same day.
At dinner we ate the Duck. It was fantastic! The portion was big enough for three. Wines were amazing and staff super helpful.
The Hotel has great conditions.
The people are fantastic, and trustable.
The food of the restaurant is amazing and well decorated.
All the hotel is amazingly cleaned and hygienic.
The rooms are well equipped and the bed are very comfortable.
Such a pleasant, calm and great view.
We find everything here
Cleanest bedrooms
Spa and massages
But the service is the best
Everyone is friendly
Everyone says hello anytime every time
Food with a premium chef but the waitress are simple the best
This hotel has a beautifull view of the winelands and Douro river near Peso da Regua. Design rooms which are really nice but the curtains were destoyed (why not exchanged??) hotel was a little crowded by families with a lot of childern.
