Douro Valley, PortugalLamego
Lamego Hotel & Life
Vineyard wellness estate
Lamego Douro Valley, Portugal
Renovated
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LocalOutside the door
Vineyard wellness estate
The hotel operates as a quiet wine estate, where guests spend their days between thermal pools and walks through private vineyards.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The hotel itself features some 90-odd rooms and suites, all of them spacious, sunlit, and decorated in a subtle palette of whites, creams, and natural wood.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The historic town of Lamego sits a short walk away, while terraced Douro vineyards stretch across the surrounding hills.
The rooms
Rooms are finished in calm cream tones, dressed with hand-loomed tapestries and thick wool blankets from Burel Mountain Originals.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
The indoor pool is heated to 31 degrees Celsius, and stationary bikes in the gym face the hillside vines.
Sauna and Nordic bath
Stepped wooden benches fill the sauna, and a round Nordic bath overlooks the indoor pool.
At the table
Glazed ceramic vine leaves line the dining room wall, and wide picture windows look out across the valley.
How it began
Portuguese commander Alexandre Herculano acquired the quinta in 1927, building the green manor house that still stands beside the hotel.
Douro Valley
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.