"Lovely staff. Friendly and very helpful. The spa was fabulous. The views of the river were breathtaking. We hope to return!"

"Super hotel with lovely views of the river. Good food in the restaurant and grill. Comfortable with a very good spa. Only one small gripe: we had to ask for items to be replenished at breakfast."

"A magical place. Everything about it is out of this world. From the room to the service to the food to the spa to the client experience team."

"We stayed three nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Our room was on the 8th floor and was more a suite than a room. It comprised a king size bed, large couch, table for two and a bathroom. This room also had the added benefit of a private terrace/garden with river views. Quality of fitout was ..."

"I've posted elsewhere that we stayed at wonderful hotels in Portugal. The "stories" were about reaching them and trying to park at them. The Douro Castelo experience was our worst! We used GPS to find the hotel. Made the mistake of making the last turn! The hotel was only feet from the last intersection. ..."

"Outstanding! Amazing property, stunning room. Delicious wines and food. Truly excellent service. The spa & massage were fantastic. A must!"