A famous French shoe designer opening a hotel in Portugal… it sounds a bit strange, doesn’t it?! But Christian Louboutin has loved coming to the west coast in the Alentejo below Lisbon for years and also has his own home there. So it was a logical step to unleash his creative brain on a new small-scale luxury hotel in authentic Melides.
He created a beautifully eclectic place where his love of art and travel come together in perfect balance. Of course, with every comfort and quality.
This Local Hideaway represents the Douro Valley at its best and is its personification. A feast for the senses and absolutely worth a stay. A fantastic wine estate, for connoisseurs, epicureans and outdoor enthusiasts. Combine your citybreak in Porto with trip to the Douro Valley and you have the best of both worlds!
Porto is ‘booming’ and more and more new hotels are popping up in the city. Like this ‘new kid in town’, a fantastic Hideaway in the middle of the old town and situated in an old soap factory. 28 rooms in different classes but all very spacious and stylishly decorated. You live like a local here as all rooms have a kitchenette. Garden with a swimming pool and spa completes this boutique city hotel. And then there are several weekly activities organised, befitting the hotel and free for hotel guests. What a nice addition! Here, a lot of thought has gone into what the contemporary city traveller considers important when staying. A wonderful Hideaway!
I’ve been a fan of these Portuguese luxury hotels for a while now. They’ve got Hideaways in both Lisbon and Porto, in some of the most beautiful locations, and the service is top-notch. Once more, I was pleased to find that my expectations were met when I visited this distinctive location in Porto. The big surprise awaits after entering because from the street side, this hotel doesn’t seem much special… until you see the phenomenal view over the Douro at the back, spectacular! The rooms are very different and themed by Avantgarde artists (between 1930 and 1940). They all have lots of space, are hugely comfortable (fantastic beds!) and some have a large bath for two with Douro view… perfect for a honeymoon or a romantic city break!