This hotel is a mansion converted and decorated beautifully with antique furniture, chandeliers and has a lovely private courtyard terrace. The hotel is next to the church in town and surrounded by the terraced hills of the Douro region. I could see the hills from my bed, perfect to wake up to. And they serve a typical Portuguese breakfast of fruits, breads, jams, meat and cheese. The hoteliers were very helpful and kind to let me check in early, since my train arrived at 1pm. It was excellent to have a shower in the spa like bath with rainshower head and then use the provided robes. Very much a 4*, I'd give it 4.5*