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Vila Nova de Gaia

The Yeatman

Rialto Score 9+

A Relais And Chateaux hotel. Rialto is a Virtuoso agency: book this hotel direct at the VIP rate for benefits that can include priority room upgrades, hotel credits, and more.

Those seeking insight into Portuguese wines need do little more than visit the cellars of The Yeatman. The 109-room hotel, which holds a prime spot among Porto’s historic wine lodges, houses one of the world’s most extensive port collections and partners with top local wineries for weekly themed dinners. Wine is the word for antiaging treatments at the Yeatman Wine Spa; indulge in a signature Barrel Bath Experience before exploring the UNESCO-designated Douro Valley. Then again, you might just kick back with a bottle and enjoy the unobstructed views from your private balcony.

Rua Do Choupelo, Santa Marinha / 345, 4400-088 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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The Yeatman

About The Yeatman

Insider tip

Wine dreams come true in Master Suite 414, which features a dramatic four-poster barrel bed made out of a giant wooden vat.

In the hotel’s own words

Located in the heart of one of Europe's most important wine capitals, The Yeatman is a haven for wine lovers and the prime destination for those wishing to explore the pleasures of Port, the great classic wine for which the city of Oporto is famous.

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The cellars of The Yeatman house one of the most comprehensive collections of Portuguese wines. The hotel has established partnerships with many of Portugal's finest producers who actively participate in The Yeatman's program of tastings, seminars and wine dinners. These partner wineries also sponsor individual rooms and suites. Intriguing pictures and objects provide insights into each winery's unique history and environment and add a discreet individual accent to each guest room. Complementing The Yeatman's own wine activities, visits can be arranged to leading vineyards and estates in the Douro Valley, Minho, Dão and Bairrada wine regions, all easily accessible by road. The wine theme extends to the spa with its exclusive skincare products and therapies using extracts from the vine. Guests are able to discuss Portuguese wines with the hotel's knowledgeable and friendly experts who are on hand to guide guests in their discovery of Portugal's diverse and individual wine regions, with their unique traditions and wealth of different styles.

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  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • Complimentary Discover Porto & Douro wine tasting for up to two guests per bedroom, once during stay
  • Welcome amenity
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

10 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Executive Room
Each hotel room is spacious, enjoying views over the historic city of Porto or garden from a private terrace or balcony.
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2Superior Room
Each Superior room is spacious, enjoying views over the historic city of Porto and the garden from a private terrace or balcony. · Traditional, whitewashed louvered shutters can be opened to give each bathroom a stunning view of Porto.
420–484 ft²
3Superior Deluxe Panoramic Room
Each room is exceptionally spacious, enjoying panoramic views over the River Douro to the historic city of Porto from a spacious, furnished private terrace. · Traditional, whitewashed louvered shutters can be opened to give each bathroom a stunning view of the city.
Members only
Suites
Size
4Suite
Suites · Each of the four uniquely designed suites are spacious and airy, providing a good level of comfort for a family of four (2 adults and 2 children). These open space Suites include a king-size or twin-size bedroom area and a living room with a sofa bed.
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5Suite Deluxe Panoramic
Suite Deluxe · As well as luxurious comfort and comprehensive amenities, our generously proportioned Suites Deluxe offer a relaxing living area with sofa and lounge chairs as well as a private terrace or balcony with breathtaking views over the Douro River and the historic city center of Porto.
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6Master Suite Garden
Master Suite · As well as luxurious comfort and comprehensive amenities, Master Suites offer the ultimate in space and luxury.
Members only
7Master Suite Panoramic
with breathtaking panoramic views over the Douro River and the historic city centre of Porto. · The one-bedroom Master Suite Panoramic feature a minimum and are luxuriously appointed and decorated. · Master Suites Panoramic are located on floors 6 and 7.
Members only
8The Artist Suite
The perfect urban retreat from the bustling streets of historic Porto, The Artist Suite, situated on the 7th floor, is designed in a contemporary classic style. The lounge is equipped with sofa area, with LCD television and a dining table located in front of the fireplace.
Members only
9The Bacchus Suite
Named after the Roman god of wine, the Bacchus Suite is the jewel in The Yeatman’s crown, with its spacious, open plan design providing the most exclusive and private accommodation in the hotel.
Members only
10The Presidential Suite
The Yeatman provides an exclusive experience of comfort and luxury. · With spectacular views of historic Porto and the river Douro, this two-bedroom suite is designed to offer unforgettable memories.
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two comes with every stay at this hotel - which could add $50-100/day in value, not counting any other VIP program benefits like room upgrades.

What Virtuoso amenities does The Yeatman include?

Booked through Rialto, a stay at The Yeatman includes Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability; Daily breakfast for two per bedroom; Complimentary Discover Porto & Douro wine tasting for up to two guests per bedroom, once during stay; Welcome amenity; Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability.

What room types does The Yeatman offer?

The Yeatman lists Executive Room, Superior Room, Superior Deluxe Panoramic Room, Suite, Suite Deluxe Panoramic, Master Suite Garden and 4 more. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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