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Forrester Essence Douro Hotel

4.0 star property

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Premium Double or Twin Room | Terrace/patio
Reception
Hallway
Junior Studio Suite | Terrace/patio
43-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

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Rua Comendador José Rufino, Alijó, Vila Real, 5070-031
  • Place, Jardim da Avenida Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Jardim Publico Doutor Matos Cordeiro
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Igreja Matriz de Alijo
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Vila Real (VRL)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double or Twin Room

Premium Double or Twin Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Junior Studio Suite

Junior Studio Suite

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Alijó

A stay at Forrester Essence Douro Hotel places you in the heart of Alijó, steps from Igreja Matriz de Alijo and Jardim da Avenida Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro. .This pousada is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Jardim Publico Doutor Matos Cordeiro and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Bread and Wine Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Jardim da Avenida Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jardim Publico Doutor Matos Cordeiro - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Igreja Matriz de Alijo - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Adega de Favaios - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Quinta da Roêda Winery - 26 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Tua Station - 25 min drive
  • Vila Real (VRL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quinta Da Avessada - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Calça Curta - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Quinta do Portal - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Maria da Glória - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Forrester Essence Douro Hotel

Pousada in Alijó with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool
Forrester Essence Douro Hotel offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. 43-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Alijó pousada provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the pousada include an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this pousada include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
For lunch or dinner, stop by O Barão, a restaurant that specializes in Regional cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
O Barão - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Onsite venue #2 - This bar serves light fare only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • O Barão

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to October 31

Property is also known as

Pousada Barão Forrester
Pousada Barão Forrester Alijo
Pousada Barão Forrester Hotel
Pousada Barão Forrester Hotel Alijo
Pousada Barão de Forrester
Palacete Barão de Forrester.
Forester Essence Douro Hotel
Forrester Essence Douro Alijo
Forrester Essence Douro Hotel Alijó
Forrester Essence Douro Hotel Pousada (Portugal)
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