Douro Royal Valley Hotel & Spa

I loved the location, the quietness and the view.

The bedroom was a nice size with a big bag, water coffee and tea as a treat. It had an nice sized balcony with this amazing view over rio douro which was lovely wakening up to. We had breakfast and dinner and the breakfast buffet had many different options and the staff was lovely. The dinner was good but not amazing and the hotel bar closed very early. The facilities of the spa and pool were very good, specially the outside pool over the river.

Marta and Raquel welcomed us at check in. they were most hospitable and professional! Marta served us your famous port wine upon arrival. she gave us helpful with suggestions re sights to visit. we enjoyed the full view of the Duoro River from our balconies of our premium deluxe rooms. your restaurant staff were friendly, for example, Bruno Ribeiro, Justin Timberlake, lookalike, service's was attentive and responsive. we enjoyed our meals. breakfast was delicious as well. the rooms were quiet, clean and comfortable. bathroom was modern and spotless. towels were soft and white. free indoor parking was secured with easy access. the location is private and serene. highly recommend.

- Great swimming pool with a stunning view. Even though it is very very close to nature, it was still reasonably clean, which was a good thing for us. - Room was spectacular. Lighting was very well thought. - Parking was very accessible for a sports car, a true gem for the region of the Douro.

The hotel is beautiful, rooms are large and clean. The pool is very nice. The view from room and pool is simply gorgeous. Breakfast was very good with good veriety. The on site parking is helpful. The Spa was great. Staff was nice and helpful. The location is both good and bad, depending on your visit purpose. If only for spa and relaxtion than it is great. If to do sightseeing than it is a bit far from main cities like Pinhao and others. We are dinner at the hotel one evening, it was nice but not great.