In Porto, stay at the alcohol-themed Yeatman Hotel, with its panoramic views of the river and the old town, while in the Douro Valley, our top pick is the Six Senses, set in a renovated 19th-century manor house.
Luxury Hotels in Porto and the Douro Valley
Luxury Hotels in Porto & the Douro Valley

The Yeatman
We at Original Travel have known about Porto as a perfect Big Short Break destination for years, but always baulked at recommending it due to...

Six Senses Douro Valley
Six Senses Douro Valley is the quintessential modern boutique hotel – a tasteful and contemporary renovation of a classic 19th-century manor...
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I had arrived at my home for the evening: the Six Senses Douro
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