Caléway Hotel

The property is in a great location, with everything within walking distance and close to the Douro River. The young receptionist (I believe his name was Alex, and he spoke very good English with a British accent) was very helpful — he arranged a reliable taxi for me to the airport.

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel in Porto! The design is absolutely stunning, with a beautiful and stylish interior that creates a cozy atmosphere. The location is perfect—everything is easily accessible, making it a great base for exploring the city. The hotel is exceptionally clean, and the attention to detail is impressive. The staff is friendly and welcoming, always ready to help with a smile. I highly recommend this hotel and would love to stay here again!

We really enjoyed the beautiful and quiet garden, and the beautiful interior of the hotel. And the location was perfect: not in Porto itself but on the other side, in peaceful Vila Nova de Gaia. But in walking distance from everything. The staff was very nice, very helpful, very professional. We mentioned to the staff, that some people (we) have parfume allergies, and that the washing powder is heavily perfumed. This is a general issue in hotels world wide, and this use of perfume in the surroundings is absolutely unessesary, and forces people to be exposed to it. (In my opinion it shoulf be regarded the same way as exposure to smoke). The staff immediately accommodated us on this.

The hotel is absolutely fantastic in so many ways; a complete hidden gem. From the minute you step in it has a feeling of comfort and cleanliness. The reception area is in the lovely old building, with beautiful golden stone. You then walk down a corridor before you suddenly step into a stunning open atrium that connects the old building to the new extension. We stayed in the "superior" room which is in the extension. The rooms are a nice size with a large double bed with good heating for the winter (we stayed in February). The other rooms are in the old building. Our room was on the top floor at the back (Room R) which has a great view of the city skyline (a bit of a bonus). The breakfast was served in a room in the older part of the building; all beautifully restored and with a view of the outside space (I forgot to say it has an excellent open space/garden). The breakfast is plentiful and varied, with hot food, cereal, cold cuts, toast and pastries (the people complaining about the breakfast must have only eaten one thing their whole trip!). The staff were also very helpful, making us Latte coffee (not put out so remember to ask!!!). The rooms don't come with a kettle, but if you ask you get one! (we did) Same with anything else I imagine. Only one word of warning; don't be put off by the drive up to the hotel. The other buildings on the road can look like a legacy of the 70s, but if you look closely you'll see everything is clean and some of those buildings are boutique shops and restaurants. We reckon that this is because the hotel is in one of the the up-and-coming locations. AND, having walked all over the city, we reckoned that this location was the best; not so tourist crowded but plenty of restaurants. And as I said, once you step into the building you are in a completely different place!

Caleway Hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia is a charming and modern hotel with a perfect blend of comfort and location. Tucked into the historic area of Gaia, this boutique hotel is ideal for visitors looking to explore Porto's vibrant culture and nearby attractions. One of the highlights of a stay at Caleway is the extensive breakfast spread. The breakfast area is welcoming and bright, making it a lovely spot to plan your day's adventures. Caleway’s location is perfect for wine enthusiasts and those eager to explore the heart of Porto’s cultural heritage. Situated within walking distance of the famous Port wine cellars, The rooms at Caleway are stylish and comfortable, with modern amenities that make it a pleasant stay after a day of sightseeing.