Vintage House Hotel
Pinhao, Portugal
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About the Hotel
Wine aficionados rejoice. Once a lodge for storing port wines in the 17th century, Vintage House Hotel is now a stylish sanctuary in the quiet town of Pinhao in Portugalâ€(TM)s Douro Valley. Poised on the banks of the Douro River, this member of Relais & Chateaux combines sophisticated lodgings with such gourmet pleasures as an acclaimed fine dining restaurant, cooking classes and a wine academy. Rustic origins give the hotel its distinctive character, while urbane hospitality ensures a pampered stay.
Location
Vintage House Hotel
Lugar da Ponte
Pinhao, Portugal
5085-034
Nearest Airport: OPO
Features and Amenities
- On-Site Amenities
- Pool
- Activities
- Wine Tasting
- Business
- Business Center/Services
- Meeting Rooms
- Interests
- Food & Wine
Reviews for Vintage House Hotel
A very nice traditional boutique hotel with great views over the river
This hotel exceeded my expectations and I would not hesitate in recommending it. The hotel had plenty of personality and the views over the river and the gardens were spectacular. Mostly the staff were very friendly and helpful, only with the occasional sullen or inexperienced member of staff. The pool was lovely and we played tennis on a couple of mornings. The tennis court could do with a little bit of minor attention. Breakfast was excellent, and the views from the breakfast terrace over the river were stunning. We had dinner in the hotel on the first evening and the meal was very pleasant. Not outstanding, but nothing to complain about and very tasty, I would eat there again. The bedrooms were very nice with a pretty, traditional bathroom, if I was being fussy the bathroom could probably benefit from a walk-in shower rather than a shower over a bath. The staff at the reception were extremely helpful in booking us a late wine tour. I think this was an excellent hotel and I would definitely go back.
Mark R - Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom
Amazing views. Great location. Very average hotel….
First thing to say is this hotel is in a stunning location. Room had fantastic views and was clean and ready when we arrived at 4pm by train. Those were the highlights. This is a 5 star hotel and cost almost £300 a night. It’s simply not worth the money. Echoing previous reviews, the rooms are tired and pretty small, balcony doors are cracked and peeling, toilet makes a very weird noise when flushed, shower wasn’t great, no bathroom mirror, bar a shaving mirror - away from the sink. This in and of itself is not the end of the world but other stuff also wasn’t great. We arrived at 4pm and asked for an iron and ironing board - we had dinner booked at 7pm. No ironing boards spare despite the staffs best efforts to find one. Eventually at 6.30pm they found one in the kitchen which I am guessing they were pressing table cloths with. Bar had 8 cocktails but the two we asked for could not be made due to missing ingredients. Again the staff did their best to find a work around but it just wasn’t good enough. Breakfast location is lovely but hot food was often cold and staff were a bit hit and miss - some were great and one older chap was a miserable g!t. Pool is much smaller than it looks - €8 for a barely drinkable small glass of Rose and €4.50 for a coke is a bit rich even with the views. Overall this feels like a hotel living on past glories. The staff try but just seem weary and tired - much like the hotel. The management can’t keep sweating this asset. I was stupid enough to ignore a number of the reviews and whilst I loved Douro and Pinhao, this hotel was a poor choice. Don’t make the same mistake.
flipper25 - Tavira, Portugal
Almost 5*
I first came across Vintage House 7 years ago when on a rally in Portugal and Spain and instantly thought this is a hotel I would like to revisit. It claims to be 5 star but I would say it's not quite but still impressive in many ways. It's a bit of a bygone age hotel with a lot of dignity. The rooms with there fabulous views are very comfortable even though in need of a bit of care. The bathrooms are let down by surprisingly an absence of a bidet and a full size mirror(just a shaving mirror) Breakfast on the terrace is a delightful experience. In a small hotel circa 50 rooms not once did I see the GM and I was there for 4 days. In Portugal the people are very charming and helpful again for a 5* hotel I would expect the staff to be more hospitable and charming. I felt there was a degree of arrogance which I haven't experienced in any other hotel in portugal I can compare the vintage house to an old pair of shoes maybe not looking pristine but so comfortable to wear
manchesterianBangkok - Bangkok, Thailand
Scenic and hospitable
A lovely stay and a wonderful bar experience at the expert and knowledgable hands of Sandro. Beautiful scenery. Thank you.
Max W
Exceptional country house hotel
The vintage house is a typical hotel for those who are in search of an immersive experience in a small village in the Douro. All needed luxuries are there. The ones that do not match with this kind of world aren’t. For instance, no spa, no weird food, no nasty music. Excellent rooms facing the Douro, exceptional and sophisticated, though very regional food in the restaurant, lovely bar with excellent drinks and snacks. Excellent breakfast, very attentive staff. And many attractions nearby: three excellent port shippers quintas, the train station just a few hundred meters away, an excellent sausage house nearby…… well: if you are not fond of this real world Lucury rural experience, stay away. There are some artificial social netwark like experiences waiting for you in the region!
carlosmp - Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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