We stayed here for one night, driving the beautiful route from Guimaraes along the river Douro to Pinhao. Following a 15 minute vertical ascent from Pinhao town, you will pass the hotel on your right. It remained unsign-posted when we visited, so for those without sat-nav I suggest you pay close attention to the photograph on the hotel website, or... more

We stayed here around 4 years ago now, on our honeymoon. Memories of the views, the dinner, the charm, and the value live on. We comment on this trip to everyone we discuss travel with. This is a hotel that makes stories in the future. Incredible scenery as you gaze across the Douro on this wonderful hill. I wish we... more

My wife and I had the pleasure of spending three days here and this is the first place on the entire Portugal trip we would come back to. Two qualities stand out: the owner is a true gentleman and creates an extremely polite and welcoming atmosphere, and second, the view is so stunning that you will just want to sit... more

We stayed here for just one night and were lucky to find a room still available when we called the day before. We have spent a lot of time in Portugal but this was our first trip to the Douro. September is a great time of year to visit because they are just about to begin the grape harvest. Reaching... more

What a place to stay. Fabulous service - dinner was particularly memorable, the view is amazing, you really feel like you've escaped from it all and found a hidden gem. Service is lovely. Road up is fine, bit windy but I got there, it's not Bolivia after all. Worth every corner so to speak. The sort of place you will... more

We had a wonderful time at the Casa de Casal de Loivos. The view from the patio is extraordinary and the service, especially that provided by the manager, Ricard, is first class. The breakfast was tasty and filing and we were just so relaxed while at the hotel. The hotel rooms were clean, but small and not quite as luxurious... more

My wife and I spent two nights at Casa de Casal de Loivos (kah-sah day ca-zahl day lwa-voesh) and it was incredible. The manager greeted us at the door and immediately let us know that we weren't to lift a finger while we were there, including putting down any and everything we were carrying and enjoying a glass of port... more

We stayed here for one night. The view really is fabulous, and our room opened up onto the back patio area, which drops down the hill into the vineyard. After dinner in the formal dining room (very good, with their house wine, though not cheap - the closest restaurants are about a 25-minute drive away, down steep, narrow roads), we... more

This hotel is a beautifully restored historic house with a small number of rooms. The service is excellent, the views over the river Douro are stunning. Each room opens out onto a beautiful terrace. We joined other guests for dinner around a single table in abeautiful dining room. more