Located on the south bank of the Douro River, in the city of Vila Nova de Gaia, the brand new Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel offers travellers a unique experience that combines the heritage of Tivoli Hotels & Resorts and Kopke, the oldest Port Wine House in the world, conveying a deep connection to the Portuguese culture.
Built from the restoration of the centuries-old Kopke cellars, the Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia is spread across a property of 20,000 sqm, arranged on terraces resembling the Douro vineyards and offering spectacular views of the city of Porto, the Douro river and Luis I Bridge. The property has three distinct areas - Vintage, Tawny and White - organized around a refurbished Kopke Port wine cellar that is part of the property building. With dozens of barrels where more than two million litres of Kopke wine are aging, the cellar will soon be open to guests, inviting them to an immersive experience with distinctive events and unique Port wine tastings.
The collection of 149 guest rooms and suites, welcomes guests in a contemporary and industrial style with signature Tivoli touches, while celebrating Kopke heritage. The interior design wraps the guest rooms and suites in warm earth and burgundy tones, as well as soft, tactile leather and wool fabrics providing warmth and texture. Historic photographs on the walls tell the story of the Douro Valley, its vineyards and harvest season, paying homage to Port wine.
The gastronomic offerings at Tivoli Kopke are under the helm of the renowned Spanish Chef, Nacho Manzano, from the three Michelin-starred restaurant Casa Marcial, located in the region of Asturias, in northern Spain. His creative and flavoured dishes can be tasted in two distinct restaurants, each offering unique dining concepts.
Boasting unique views over Porto city and Douro river, the 1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar by Nacho Manzano presents a tasting menu with 11 moments celebrating haute cuisine combined with the most exquisite wines from the Douro region, including renowned Kopke Port wines and exceptional Douro DOC still wines from Quinta de S?o Luiz and Quinta da Boavista. Oyster with duck sauce and codium seaweed smoothie or Beef sirloin, seaweed pesto and pickled salad are some of the stars of the restaurant's first tasting menu, available only for dinner and changing every two months.
Open for lunch and dinner, and a menu that draws its roots from the Atlantic, combined with top-notch interior design, Boa Vista Terrace by Nacho Manzano is the ideal spot for a casual meal with friends and family or even a business lunch, overlooking Porto. Confit cod, mussels and cock rice are some of the delicacies in the menu. From April to October the Sky Bar Kopke will be the place to enjoy signature Port cocktails, showcasing a more relaxed way to enjoy port wine.
The hotel's leisure facilities include one outdoor heated swimming pool, a unique Tivoli Spa and a Tivoli Shape fitness centre, with top-of-the-range Technogym equipment. The property has 9,000 sqm of outdoor gardens including an area with aromatic herbs for chef's use and an entrance to an old but restored pedestrian route called "Caminho Romantico", giving guests direct access to Gaia's riverside promenade and Luis I Bridge.
In Tivoli Spa the bespoke therapies are aligned with the singularity of the destination and inspired by its native and organic elements. The Reserve Spa Experience brings together the worlds of wine and well-being by combining Kopke wines with the healing properties of aromatherapy and grapes. The signature treatment - The Essence of Kopke - includes the iconic schist stones, from the Douro valley, a mantle of aromatic cork stoppers and a wine-infused candle. The facial treatments feature the award-winning spa product brands: Natura Bisse and The Hydrafacial. The 450 sqm of the Tivoli Spa includes five treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam room, and a hydrodynamic pool with phototherapy for pure relaxation. From the sauna and the hydro pool guests can enjoy wonderful views over Porto city.
With 1,750 sqm of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting spaces with views, the hotel offers spectacular settings, six fully equipped meeting rooms and venues for all types of events - from VIP dinners and weddings to conferences and product launches, including cars, which have direct access to the events area. Completing the hotel's gastronomic experience, Nacho Manzano will oversee the Meeting & Events banqueting menus, developing unique creations for special occasions. The exclusive Kopke wine cellar, in the hotel, will be another alternative for hosting distinct gatherings and celebrations.
Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia wants to establish itself as cultural hub in the destination and attract locals. Strolling through the hotel's corridors and public areas is an opportunity to discover its art collection. The Kopke collection of photographs by the most famous Portuguese photographer of the 20th century, Domingos Alv?o, tells the story of Douro vineyards in black and white along the hallways and in the bedrooms. The Abanca Foundation has a permanent exhibition of paintings with replicas of famous artists such Picasso or Salvador Dal?, in the main public areas. Tivoli Live seasons have also been regular since day one, with live Bossa Nova shows every Thursday.
Located on the hillside of Vila Nova de Gaia, in the heart of the local Port wine district, Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia offers unique views over Porto city and its traditional Cais da Ribeira and the emblematic Lu?s I Bridge. The hotel is walking distance from main local attractions with direct access to the lively and beautiful Gaia river front area, with its restaurants, bars and shops. Porto's historical city centre is just a few minutes' walk, Devesas train station is close by, and Francisco S? Carneiro Airport is a short 30-minute drive.
With a journey that dates back to 1933 in Lisbon, Tivoli Hotels & Resorts is part of Minor Hotels and is well-known for its cultural heritage and genuine connection to each destination. The brand expanded from Portugal to Brazil, Qatar and China, and recently has been growing its footprint further into Europe with the first openings in Spain, Italy and The Netherlands. Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia will be its eighth property in Portugal.