Forte de Gaia Hotel Portugal
Forte de Gaia Hotel
Rua Serpa Pinto, 60 | 4400-307 V. N. Gaia
Porto, Portugal
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HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Autograph Collection, Marriott international
Shareholders
Investment Fund (Azora Capital)
Date of Creation
December 17th, 2024 as an Autograph Collection Hotel, but open since 2021.
Hotel General Manager
André Borges. Committed and passionate, consistently ensures loyal customer relationships with all needs being met and anticipated as well as issues promptly and successfully resolved. Provides robust oversight to all hotel areas, developing and setting targets as well as a strong example to multifunctional teams, promoting collaboration and implementing the best training at the right time.
Hotel Positioning
5-star Autograph Colletcion Hotel | Member of XO Private, of The Prestige Collection, and of Condé Nast Johansens.
Development Strategy
Forte de Gaia combines an immersive experience of Porto, the Douro river, and the rich wine culture of the region, while providing an exceptional customer experience.
Forte de Gaia Hotel
History & Story
Forte de Gaia is a luxury hotel deeply inspired by the rich wine culture of the region. With its unique design, the hotel embodies the essence of the Douro Valley in an organic and captivating way, awakening the senses in an atmosphere of timeless elegance. Nestled within the heart of the historic Port wine cellars, it offers stunning views of the Douro River and is just an 8-minute walk from both downtown Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. The rooms, thoughtfully designed to provide an ambiance of comfort and sophistication, offer a peaceful retreat. Guests can indulge in a variety of wine and gastronomic experiences, unwind at the heated outdoor pool, or relax in intimate spaces. Forte de Gaia truly offers a sanctuary where everything aligns to create an unforgettable experience. Additionally, the hotel’s versatile spaces for meetings and events ensure that every occasion, whether intimate or grand, is memorable and unique.
Development Strategy
The Lodge Hotel combines an immersive experience of Porto, Douro, and Wine with providing a superb customer experience.
Date Renovation
Newly built property.
Date Added Extansions
N/A
Main Strengths, Special Touch
A unique design by renowned designer Nini Andrade Silva, seamlessly blending the soul of the Douro with contemporary style and serene river views, awakening the senses in an aura of timeless elegance.
Key sites
• Port wine cellars and branded houses (wine tasting)
• World of Wine museums and activities
• Yacht trips and sailing at Douro river
• Serralves museum and gardens
• Porto city center, walking distance to all city attractions
Location
The hotel is inserted in the heart of the centuries-old Port wine cellars, overlooking the Douro River and 8-minute walking distance to the downtown of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, with privileged views.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Guests may choose from a wide choice of 119 rooms and suites, including
• 28 Superior rooms, 21 Superior rooms with balcony, 18 Superior rooms with pool view, 38 Deluxe rooms with river view, 7 Deluxe terrace rooms with direct access to pool; 26 sq m with elegant contemporary lines which blend with the surrounding warm tones
• 3 Junior suites, 40 sq m modern and welcoming, where design elements that refer to a natural setting stand out
• 2 Suites, 54 sq m with a wide variety of amenities available, creating the ideal space to relax
• 2 Signature Suites, 215 sq m duplex with private gym and a leisure space for a privileged experience
Fun Facts
The renowned designer Nini Andrade Silva poured all her talent into Forte de Gaia, creating a space that seamlessly blends design with tradition. As guests wander through the hotel, they encounter unique spaces and exclusive designs that reveal deeper meanings beyond the surface. For example, some of the bathroom sinks in public areas are shaped like a grape cut in half. The wardrobes in the bedrooms and the elevator doors feature hangers designed to resemble the branches of a vine. Authentic experiences await at Forte de Gaia, where the atmosphere truly breathes authenticity.
Children’s Corner
N/A
Restaurants & Bars
• Restaurante Dona Maria – Traditional Portuguese cuisine with a capacity up tp 120 people, and a terrace with views over the city of Porto
• Two private wine rooms with capacities of up to 20 and 30 people
• The Lodge Bar, specialized in unique wine & cocktail experiences
• Pool bar, open during Spring and Summer
Wellness
•Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool
• Fitness Centre
Corporate & Celebrations events
• 4 Meeting & Events Rooms named after some of the most iconic Vintage years, 1945, 1963, 1994, 2011
• Capacity from 10 to 280 in Conference
• The more intimate events also find echo in the hotel, being available for such two exclusive rooms with maximum capacity for 20 and 30 people, respectively.
Extra Notable Features
• Masterclasses
• Wine-pairing
• Boat rides on Douro River
• Horseback riding on the beach
Hotel and Restaurant Awards
• 2024 Trip advisor Travellers Choice Awards Best of The Best
• 2022 Travelers’ Choice TripAdvisor
Number of Employees
86