Vincci Ponte de Ferro

We stayed in Porto for four nights and loved this hotel - originally I was searching for somewhere in the Ribeiro area but I’m so glad I switched last minute to Gaia. Perfect location - best views and a few minutes walk over the bridge to the centre. In addition, I’ll be looking for Vincci hotels next time I travel - just wonderful customer service and very high quality accomodation with a relaxed atmosphere. Beautiful bars to watch the sunset, fantastic dinner in the restaurant and one of the best hotel breakfasts I’ve ever had. Loved the Clarins products in bathroom and best Portuguese tarts and Port sample on arrival in our room. I didn’t see another place in Porto I’d rather stay.

Stunning reception at high level of Luis bridge (this is floor 14), and then restaurant and roof terrace immediately below down to floor 10 all with breathtaking views. Then Guest rooms are beneath on levels 10 down to 1 and cascade down the steep hillside towards the riverside. Useful exit too at level 1 to access riverside areas both sides of the Duoro. The guest rooms are stylish and comfortable. Windows are only small as its a historic converted Port warehouse but they still give stunning river views. The bar roof terrace complete with plunge pool was a unique feature and an enjoyable place to relax. Lots of interest from Onlookers walking the bridge as its looked down on slightly from the high level walkway and modern tram line just above. But not an issue. Dinner was excellent the night we ate in the hotel restaurant. The hotel's location is great for exploring both sides of the river.

What we liked about this hotel *its proximity to the both sides of the Douro river *exceptional views *ultra friendly staff from reception. restaurant, housekeeping *reasonably priced, great value *exceptional breakfast, nice variety, fresh ingredients, health options *has an elevator that goes from bridge level to (almost) river level. We stayed 4 nights in a room with partial city views and just loved the experience.

This was our 3rd time to Porto and our 1st time staying at this hotel and wow we would not stay anywhere else when we next visit! Staff were so lovely and friendly, location and view fantastic so easy to walk across the bridge to the other side but equally so easy to access all the lovely restaurants and port houses on the same side. I personally prefer the side that this hotel is on, plenty of things to do and lots of lovely restaurants. We ate in the wine bar on our first night and the food was lovely. The hotel is just beautiful and should be a 5 star not a 4 star. We upgraded our room for an extra 20 euros a night and stayed in room 1212 and the view was fab! You get extra little perks such as an area with snacks and drinks that are all included in the rate. Oh yes, the room I almost forgot about that! Gorgeous bathroom with Clarins toiletries! Nice bright bathroom with a great shower. The bed linen was lovely quality and we had bathrobes and slippers provided for us. We didn't eat in the main restaurant but had a look at it and also the menu which was so reasonably priced and did look lovely but we just did not have enough time to do everything on this trip, definitely next time though! Lobby area is also beautiful and we did in fact stop for coffee here on our last trip and found it so lovely, it prompted us to book the hotel for this trip and we are so very glad we did!!

We had an amazing experience at this hotel. It's just above the Ponte de ferro and has an internal lift that takes you down the street level. Fro there you can walk the other side or stay in Gaia and there are plenty of options with regards to food and drinks. The hotel has amazing, breathtaking views of the bridge, the river, the boats. Opposite the hotel is Jardim de Morro where you can also enjoy the sunrise or sunset. Together with the hotel location, the design, the staff at this hotel went beyond their duties to make us feel welcome. Even arranged a birthday cake for my husband's birthday which was a very thoughtful thing to do. We ate twice at the restaurant at lunch and evening and in both occasions the food was really good and again the staff were amazing. Breakfast has a varied option of salty and sweets and you can also request items from the menu and they prepare them fresh for you. I cannot recommend this hotel enough. I would definitely stay here again should I visit Porto again. Thank you for everything.