Crossing over the Douro River from Porto is the city of Gaia, where most of the Port wines are aged. The Yeatman is a luxury wine hotel set in lush, landscaped gardens within the historic Port wine lodges.

The hotel’s 82 guest rooms and suites are built into the natural slope of the hill, and all with private balconies so that guests can enjoy breath-taking views of the Douro River and the city of Porto. The standard rooms are spacious, but some of the suites are really huge and unique, with one particular room featuring a double bed in a wine barrel.

The hotel’s 11 function rooms, catering for events with 10 to 130 guests, are all in cheery bright colours and some with natural daylight. There are various cozy lounges and library for informal gatherings. Perhaps the most attractive part of this hotel as an event venue would be the outdoor terraces and gardens that offer spectacular views and fresh air – perfect for cocktail reception.

As a wine hotel, The Yeatman would of course appeal to wine lovers, and MICE organizers may immediately think of wine-themed activities such as wine-tasting, wine and food pairing or wine-cooking classes for their delegates. For those who don’t drink, the Yeatman would still be a fantastic venue just based on the scenic views it offers, the feeling of relaxation once you check-in, and the imaginative cuisine from its Michelin Star restaurant helmed by award-winning chef. And not forgetting the Spa that, in line with the wine-theme, offers Caudelie Vinotherapie® treatment based on ingredients drawn from the vineyard environment. Guests can enjoy a variety of spa programmes in the 10 treatment rooms, including Barrel Bath immersions, signature massages, facials, scrubs and wraps.

MICEreview recommends The Yeatman for corporate incentive groups or sales kick-off meetings. For more information, visit: www.theyeatman.com