The Yeatman
Portugal
The Yeatman turns Porto's relationship with wine into a complete hotel experience. Set on the Gaia hillside among the Port wine lodges, it looks across the Douro towards the historic city, with terraces and balconies that make the panorama part of the accommodation. The generous grounds create a sense of space that is unusual so close to the centre, while indoor and outdoor infinity pools provide different ways to enjoy the setting. Wine is woven through the hotel, from its Portuguese producer partnerships to the Wine Spa and the approach to dining. Dick's Bar & Bistro offers a more informal counterpoint to the hotel's signature restaurant. The Yeatman is especially well suited to a celebratory stay or a visit built around cellars, meals and time at the property. Its location is in Vila Nova de Gaia, so exploring Porto involves crossing the river rather than stepping directly into the city's main shopping streets. That separation is part of its appeal: the hotel offers an expansive retreat with the city itself forming the view.