Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor founded in 1978 and headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, boasting a diverse spectrum of brands to the desires of today's global travellers operating a notable portfolio of establishments across six continents announced the opening of the luxury Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel, in Vilanova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal.
The hotel promises an unparalleled blend of modern luxury and historic charm offering guests a unique experience conveying a deep connection to the Portuguese culture reflected in the property's name and aesthetic.
The establishment is incorporated in Tivoli Hotels & Resorts brand, founded in 1933 and one of the main hotel chains in Portugal, known for its blend of classic elegance and unique location - specific atmosphere, offering premium service, comfort, taste, a relaxing atmosphere and distinctive experiences.
The property is located in Vila Nova de Gaia is a lively municipality in Porto District, situated south of the second city of Portugal on the other side of the Douro River highlighted by the scenic riverside road Cais de Gaia, with its café terraces, the old fishing village of Afurada serving great grilled fish and seafood and its beautiful beaches among them, the beautiful Praia da Madalena.
This Portguese municipality in addition os internationally known for one thing - port, in fact this is where all the Porto wine in the world originates, and has done since the 17th century.
The hotel is nestled in the heart of of Gaia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site at Rua do Bãrao de Forrester, 69 on the south bank of Douro River within walking distance of popular tourist attractions of Porto such as the beautiful medieval district of Ribeira, highlighted by its scenic square and Porto Cathedral, one of the city's oldest monuments located in the Batalha district, next to the walls that once protected the city.
Built from the restoration of a 18th -century building hosting the old Kopke cellars, one of Portugal's oldest Porto wine houses, the hotel spread across a property of 20.000 square metres, arranged on terraces resembling the Douro vineyards, with stunning, panoramic views of the city of Porto, the Douro River and the emblematic Luis I Bridge.
Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel is subdivided in three distinct areas such as Tawny, White and Vintage organized around a refurbished Kopke port wine cellar that is part of the of the property of the building, highlighted by the presence of dozens of barrels where more than two million litres of Porto wine are aging.
The cellar will soon be open to guests, inviting them to an immersive experience with very distinctive events including unique Porto wine tastings.
The hotel features 84 welcoming, well equipped rooms and suites, each offering spectacular views of Porto cityscape and the Douro River, the stylish design balances classic elegance and modern comfort, featuring high - quality materials like Portuguese marble and fine wood.
The establishment boasts two exquisite dining options such as Vinum Lounge & Terrace and Restaurante & Wine Bar 1638, the first offers an extensive wine list featuring some of Porto and Portugal's finest wines while the second, led by the renowned Spanish chef Nacho Manzano,serves traditional Portuguese cuisine with a contemporary twist.
The Elements Spa by Banyan Tree offers guests a range of wellness facilities including five treatment rooms, massage services, steam boath, sauna, a hydrodynamic pool with phototherapy for pure relaxation and a fitness centre.
The hotel's leisure facilities include one outdoor heated swimming pool, 9.000 square metres of outdoor gardens including an area with aromatic herbs for chef's use and an entrance to an old, restored pedestrian route called "Caminho Romântico" the romantic path, giving direct access to Luis I Bridge and Gaia's riverside promenade.
Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel is committed in sustainability, and as initiatives it has implemented eco- friendly practices such as energy - efficient lighting, waste management systems and water - saving measures.
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