Foz do Douro Porto, Portugal
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe HeritageOutside the door
Atlantic palacete residence
A restored nineteenth-century manor where sculpted woodwork and sweeping staircases meet breezy Atlantic views along the Foz promenade.
“the debut of the 68-room Vila Foz shows how a thoughtful and light-handed architectural intervention can so vividly rejuvenate a faded pile”
What it’s good at
Notable
Interiors by Nini Andrade Silva pairing sea-green hues with wave-shaped headboards and travertine.
Notable
Attentive seaside service with complimentary bicycle loans and an à la carte champagne breakfast.
Notable
A restored nineteenth-century coastal palacete with original gilded pilasters and sweeping staircases.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
its interior design — especially in the guest rooms — is beautifully contemporary, just like everything we’ve seen from Ms. Andrade Silva over the years.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set right on the Avenida de Montevideu promenade, the hotel looks across Praia do Homem do Leme, twenty minutes from central Porto.
The rooms
Manor suites retain ornate stucco ceilings, while contemporary wing rooms feature wave-curved headboards, sea-toned fabrics, and travertine bathrooms.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor pool is lined with Portuguese marble and looks out onto the garden through floor-to-ceiling glass.
The spa & gym
Vila Foz Bar
Drinks are poured beneath a vintage brass chandelier and painted ceilings, with ocean views from the terrace.
Restaurant
Restaurante Vila Foz
The Michelin-starred dining room occupies the gilded former ballroom, serving tasting menus focused on coastal Portuguese seafood.
At the table
Flor de Lis serves seasonal Portuguese dishes across parquet floors, alongside an à la carte champagne breakfast.
How it began
Built in the 1890s for Porto's merchant elite, the palacete was carefully revived from a faded pile into a coastal hotel.
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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.