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Forrester Essence Douro Hotel

4.0 star property
Pousada in Alijó with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Terrace/patio
43-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Hallway
Reception
Terrace/patio
At Palacete Barão de Forrester, guests enjoy breakfast before heading to the poolside bar for drinks. O Barão restaurant serves regional specialties for lunch and dinner. This upscale pousada offers a tennis court, coffee shop, and free WiFi for a complete mountain retreat.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Sep 20 - Sep 21
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Tomorrow

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Rua Comendador José Rufino, Alijó, Vila Real, 5070-031

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 - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Quinta da Roêda Winery - 21 min drive - 19.6 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
  • ‪Maria da Glória - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beira-Rio - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Forrester Essence Douro Hotel

Upscale pousada in the city center
At Forrester Essence Douro Hotel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, O Barão, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, outdoor furniture, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Forrester Essence Douro Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and espresso makers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs and bidets
  • 43-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Bar
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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)
Forrester Essence Douro Hotel Pousada (Portugal) Alijó

Frequently asked questions

Does Forrester Essence Douro Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Forrester Essence Douro Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Forrester Essence Douro Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Forrester Essence Douro Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Forrester Essence Douro Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Forrester Essence Douro Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Alijó, this pousada is steps from Igreja Matriz de Alijo, Jardim da Avenida Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro, and Jardim Publico Doutor Matos Cordeiro. Bread and Wine Museum and Adega de Favaios are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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