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Located in the historic heart of Vila Nova de Gaia, next to the famous Port wine cellars, The Lodge Hotel is a luxury hotel that combines traditional architecture with a contemporary design and excellent service.
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The Lodge Hotel garners accolades for its cleanliness and sophisticated atmosphere, with guests often highlighting the stylishly decorated rooms and exceptional service that features personalized attention. While the deluxe rooms may be snug, the views are frequently described as stunning.
The comprehensive amenities, including a beautiful pool and complimentary refreshments, contribute to the hotel's charm, as does its prime location with easy access to local attractions. However, some travelers feel the additional charges and rigid policies diminish the hotel's value.
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Central
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Sophisticated
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Stylish
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Expensive
Cleanliness
Immaculate
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Outstanding
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As you enter The Lodge reception you know you are in a hotel with a great sense of style and calm. The staff are very helpful and attentive and we fell in love with our room (very spacious) straight away and enjoyed it the week we were there. Our bed was enormous and very comfortable, the bathroom was great and featured a large shower and a bath. Breakfast was a treat every day and its very much a self service buffet. There were occasions where food items ran out and making your own coffee or tea could be time consuming if there was a queue, but overall breakfast was a pleasure with wonderful views over Porto. The swimming pool at the hotel is superb but I have never stayed at 5 star hotel where there was no bar or refreshments pool side. We did see a waiter floating by one day but that was about it. The hotel is beautifully designed and the interiors are simply wonderful. All the common areas are beautifully maintained and bar area is very comfortable. The location was great and we were in walking distance of all the best sights and sounds of Porto. Summing up - Hotel is only a few years old apparently and as such is in great condition. The rooms are stunning and come with lovely additions such as luxury toiletries and robes as standard. Housekeeping was exceptional- fresh towels without asking and a turn down service each night. We would stay here again and would recommend The Lodge as great experience.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Ana Brandao, Guest Services / Front Office at Forte de Gaia, Autograph Collection
Responded Oct 25, 2023
Dear Mr. Chuck Kingston, Thank you very much for choosing The Lodge Hotel and for taking time to share your experience at The Lodge Hotel, which are very much appreciated and surely will be shared with the team. We are delighted to hear that you have enjoyed the service provided. Everyday we put all the efforts to provide the comfort and wellbeing to our guest. It will be an honor to welcome you back on your next visit to Portugal. Best Regards, Ana Brandão Front Office Manager
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The lodge hotel did live up to its 5 star rating. The staff were always conscientious, polite, funny and very helpful. When we needed help with anything they did everything they could to assist us. The room standard was impeccable and wow what a comfortable bed. The cleaning staff did an amazing job every day, we were treated to fresh fruit, chocolate and Portugals famous custard pastrys. We had breakfast every morning at the hotel which was more in the continental vein. This was good for myself as i loved it, but my husband is quite picky and would have liked more cooked options, but thats just him. Again, the service was wonderful. We did not eat an evening meal at the Lodge because we were out and about most days. I understand that not everybody smokes, and we've been to many hotels before with designated smoking areas. We were put off using the pool because, if we wanted to smoke, we had to get dressed (pool is on the 3rd floor) get the lift to the lobby and then go out to the only designated smoking area. It would have been nice to have a smoking area somewhere by the pool, there was room for one. That is the only little niggle we had about the hotel. Otherwise it was perfect. The hotel is situated right next to the river front and the cable car, giving direct easy access across the river to the rest of Porto. If your looking for quiet luxury look no further. 5 stars indeed.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Response from Ana Brandao, Guest Services / Front Office at Forte de Gaia, Autograph Collection
Responded Aug 22, 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking time to share your experience at The Lodge Hotel, which are very much appreciated and surely will be shared with the team. Our main goal is to provide a unique and unforgettable experience to our guests.We are delighted to hear that you have enjoyed the service provided. We thank you once again for your feedback that will certainly be taken into consideration for the continuous improvement. We sincerely hope to welcome you back to The Lodge Hotel on your next visit to V. N. Gaia – Porto. Best Regards, Ana Brandão Front Office Manager
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We had absolutely amazing break in Porto and The Lodge Hotel made this break unforgettable ! Location is great. Porto is very walkable city, just take comfortable shoes with you. The Lodge Hotel is by beautiful Douro river and full of action from morning till night. Restaurants, markets, shops, bridge, cable cars,river cruises-all on your doorstep. And the views. Breathtaking views.
The Hotel itself very clean, nice interior, very nice friendly staff. The size of the room was impressive, crispy clean sheets, towels changed daily, water replenished daily, Nespresso capsules replenished daily, even refreshing Loccitane wipes left on the pillow daily.... such a nice gesture.
Breakfast was very good. Plenty of choice and very good quality. We had dinner once in the hotel and it was lovely. The wine is the best!
The best part was the pool. Heated pool. After exploring city , to enjoy the sun on the lounges, lovely cocktails or food from Pool Bar- it was absolutely fabulous! So so relaxing!
We had an amazing time in this hotel and Porto! Such a lovely, vibrant, chilled city!Highly recommend. Worth every penny :)
Thank you everyone!
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Response from Ana Brandao, Guest Services / Front Office at Forte de Gaia, Autograph Collection
Responded Sep 7, 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking your time to give us your review. We couldn't be more glad that you have enjoyed your stay at The Lodge Hotel. Everyday we put all the efforts to provide the comfort and wellbeing to our guest. Is with a huge proud that we see our goals achieved. We hope to have the honor to receive you soon. Best regards Ana Brandão Front Office Manager
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The room was just as we asked - two twin beds and the fresh fruit and water on arrival in our room was very much appreciated. The bed was comfortable and the pillows, which I am very particular about were soft and pliable. The breakfast buffet was good - would have appreciated more variety day to day in the hot selection - but it was scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage every day. The pastry, cold meats/cheese, cereal, fruit and breads were quite nice. I didn't find the pool particularly appealing as it is outdoor but has limited view and has little space between the pool and the room patios that are on the floor. The staff was attentive and welcoming.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Room Tip:Â I thought it would be nice to stay in Vila nova de gaia area - but we ended up walking across the...
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Response from Ana Brandao, Guest Services / Front Office at Forte de Gaia, Autograph Collection
Responded Jul 13, 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for choosing The Lodge Hotel and for taking time to share your experience at The Lodge Hotel, which are very much appreciated and surely will be shared with the team. We are very glad that you had an enjoyable stay with us, it’s gratifying to know that you enjoyed our facilities, breakfast and staff. Everyday we put all the efforts to provide the comfort and wellbeing to our guest. We sincerely hope to welcome you back to The Lodge Hotel on your next visit to V. N. Gaia – Porto. Best Regards, Ana Brandão Front Office Manager
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The welcome is Ace, and all the staff is very careful. Upon arrival, a welcome drink was offered. The location is perfect, close to the center. We had opted for a Beginner Suite and were disappointed by the location. Good to know: all junior suites face street, facing a wall! So we asked to change, they offered us a classic room (100 euros less) on the top floor overlooking the Douro. We had dinner in the restaurant and feasted on the specialities. Brunch is also nice with a well-appointed terrace. Finally, the pool is very nice with a bar available. We recommend this property.
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We had a nice stay at the lodge, our room was nice and we paid extra for a balcony room. In hindsight we wouldn’t bother in the future as the balcony was very small with barely room for the 2 of us to sit down.
For us the hotel failed on a couple of simple things. Whilst there is a fridge in our room the mini bar is room service only with a 7 euro charge for delivery. Your only option for a hot beverage in the morning is an expresso, there are no tea bags, no milk, no sugar or a kettle. Whilst I appreciate we’re in Europe, not everyone wants an expresso first thing. We would have expected being a 5 star hotel other tastes would have been catered for. Unless you want to pay 13 euros for a coffee from room service you will need to wait for the restaurant to open at 7. The hotel did organise a kettle, milk and tea bags but this did all seem a bit of a challenge and an unusual request! And they said on this occasion we wouldn’t be charged extra!!??
We stayed at the Rebello for 3 nights prior to our 2 night stay at the lodge, we wished we had stayed where we were. We found the room facilities and breakfast were just better.
Don’t get me wrong this is very nice hotel but for us a few simple things we’re missing that the Rebello got right.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ana Brandao, Guest Services / Front Office at Forte de Gaia, Autograph Collection
Responded Oct 21, 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking your time to give us your review. We couldn't be more glad that you have enjoyed your stay at The Lodge Hotel. Everyday we put all the efforts to provide the comfort and wellbeing to our guest. It´s with a huge proud that we see our goals achieved. We thank you once again for your feedback that will certainly be taken into consideration for the continuous improvement of our services. We hope to have the honor to receive you soon. Best regards Ana Brandão Front Office Manager
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I stayed here with my mum for 5 nights. We had a terraced room with direct access to the heated pool. This is a wonderful hotel with a beautifully designed interior. The rooms have very comfortable beds and luxury amenities. The restaurant is outstanding for breakfast and dinner and it has a wonderful terrace overlooking the river and Porto. The staff are exceptional and can’t do enough to help. They helped to book nearby restaurants such as Enotica, port wine tasting at Graham’s and fast track tickets to Lello library. We enjoyed the atmosphere in the bar which had a great range of drinks and cocktails. The location of the hotel is perfect and Porto is easily reachable by foot or local bus. It’s a very relaxing and quiet hotel compared to the hustle of Porto. Will definitely come back to stay at this wonderful hotel.
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Ana Brandao, Guest Services / Front Office at Forte de Gaia, Autograph Collection
Responded Apr 4, 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for choosing The Lodge Hotel and for taking time to share your experience at The Lodge Hotel, which are very much appreciated and surely will be shared with the team. We are delighted to hear that you have enjoyed the service provided. Everyday we put all the efforts to provide the comfort and wellbeing to our guest. It will be an honor to welcome you back on your next visit to Portugal Best Regards, The Lodge Hotel
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From the staff to the room to the breakfast to the pool, everything was amazing. Everyone we spoke with was very helpful, aiding us with storing our bags and guiding us through where to go in Porto. The front desk assistant showed us to our room and walked us through where everything was, and our bags were already brought to our room. The bed was extremely comfortable, the air conditioning worked quickly, and having water (sparkling and still), wine, and fruit in the room for us was a nice touch as well (this may have been due to vip status with Expedia). We went down to the pool, where comfortable bed style loungers and large umbrellas allowed us to relax and unwind. Everything was pristine, not a tile out of place. We ordered two drinks which were well priced, and thoroughly enjoyed both. Breakfast buffet in the morning was included, and I’m not sure if I’ve had a better one. I had smoked salmon on toast with cream cheese, sugared donuts, fresh yogurt, different types of cured meats, orange juice, kiwi and a couple other fresh fruits. Everything was fresh and delicious. We were able to get late checkout, and enjoyed the pool again, where we met LeÃa, the hawk who helps keep pigeons and seagulls away. I tried to come up with something that I thought they could improve upon, but all I could think of is when I can go back.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ana Brandao, Guest Services / Front Office at Forte de Gaia, Autograph Collection
Responded Jul 10, 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for choosing The Lodge Hotel and for taking time to share your experience at The Lodge Hotel, which are very much appreciated and surely will be shared with the team. We couldn´t be more glad that you had an enjoyable stay with us, it’s gratifying to know that you enjoyed the service provided. Everyday we put all the efforts to provide the comfort and wellbeing to our guest. We sincerely hope to welcome you back to The Lodge Hotel on your next visit to V. N. Gaia – Porto. Best Regards, Ana Brandão Front Office Manager
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Poor hotel. What was and how is it! Furthermore, they will change the name to Fort de Gaia, a city where there is no Fort! A hotel that was once one of the best in the Porto area, turned a pale 4 stars. In a festive season, a hall with a purple decoration, without a flower arrangement, some pinterous balls of silver plastic without taste. As for the restaurant, a horror! Very limited menu, decoration (if there is), which more resembles a warehouse, not a flower to amenize, dishes that have nothing to do with Christmas or the end of the year, desserts idem, very time-consuming service and that does not justify in any way the prices charged. What misses the hotel of THE LODGE from other times...
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Procurem outros hoteis
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We have never experienced such exceptional service from any other hotel we have ever stayed at worldwide. Here are just a few of many examples:
Front desk: 1. When we needed help securing reservations at a couple of restaurants, the front desk went above and beyond. He personally insisted on visiting the first restaurant on his way home to check on reservations for us, and for the second, he used his personal connections to ensure our reservation and even escorted us there. 2. At one point, we were searching for a restaurant that served a particular Portuguese dish that we remembered from the past and could not find it anywhere in Porto. We then find out, that the chef at the hotel restaurant, Dona Maria, would make it for us, even though it was not on the menu. It...was... outstanding!
Lobby bar: 1. We appreciated the free drinks upon arrival. One day, We were served delicious tea while sitting in the lobby. We said, "We didn't order anything," and he said, "I know. I wanted to bring it to you anyway." 2. We also admired some chairs in the lobby area and inquired about the designer. The hotel followed up by sending us information about the designer, and we now plan to purchase these custom Italian chairs for our home.
Housekeeping: 1. The room was beautiful with a river view and was kept exceptionally clean daily. 2. We found fruit and chocolates in our room every day, and one day, we discovered a delicious Portuguese dessert in our room that we had not even ordered. Amazing!
We highly recommend this hotel to everyone and would stay at The Lodge Hotel again!
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ana Brandao, Guest Services / Front Office at Forte de Gaia, Autograph Collection
Responded Apr 21, 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking your time to give us your review. We could't be more glad that you have enjoyed your stay at The Lodge Hotel. Everyday we put all the efforts to provide the comfort and wellbeing to our guest. Is with a huge proud that we see our goals achieved. We hope to have the honor to receive you soon. Best regards Ana Brandão Front Office Manager
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Dear Ms. Judith,
First of all, thank you so much for your preference.
Yes, we have a hairdryer and shower gel in all the rooms.
Regarding the breakfast, we have a lot of plant-based milk options, don't you worry.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Kind regards,
The Lodge Hotel Team
Dear Guest,
Fist of all we would like to thank you for booking 2 rooms at The Lodge Wine & Business Hote in July. As for the Superior and Deluxe Rooms, all of these categories have a spacious bathroom equiped with a shower, twithout a bathtub.
Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time via reservas@thelodgehotel.pt and we will get back to you immediately.
Kind regards,
The Lodge Wine & Business Hotel Team
Dear Patricia,
Thank you very much for your interest in The Lodge Wine & Business Hotel. This new luxury Hotel is located in midst of the portwine cellars in Gaia, and 200 m to the riverfront. The perfect location to explore Porto and Gaia by foot.
Should you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.
Kind regards,
The Lodge Team
There are more places to choose from in the Vila Nova de Gaia area.
PRICE RANGE
C$272 - C$328 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
The Lodge Hotel
LOCATION
PortugalNorthern PortugalPorto DistrictVila Nova de Gaia
NUMBER OF ROOMS
119
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