Forrester Essence Douro Hotel
4.0 star property
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Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Pet-friendly
- 24/7 front desk
- Room service
- Breakfast included
Explore the area
Rua Comendador José Rufino, Alijó, Vila Real, 5070-031
- Jardim da Avenida Doutor Francisco Sa CarneiroPlace, Jardim da Avenida Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro2 min walk
- Jardim Publico Doutor Matos CordeiroPlace, Jardim Publico Doutor Matos Cordeiro2 min walk
- Igreja Matriz de AlijoPlace, Igreja Matriz de Alijo2 min walk
- Vila Real (VRL)Airport, Vila Real (VRL)31 min drive
Room options
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Classic Double or Twin Room
- 32 sq m
- City view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- 32 sq m
- City view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room
Superior Double or Twin Room
- 35 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
View all photos for Premium Double or Twin Room
Premium Double or Twin Room
- 35 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
View all photos for Junior Studio Suite
Junior Studio Suite
- 32 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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About this property
Forrester Essence Douro Hotel
Pousada in Alijó with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
This smoke-free pousada features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe and an outdoor tennis court are on-site.
Forrester Essence Douro Hotel offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. 43-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include a bath, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Alijó pousada provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the pousada include an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Forrester Essence Douro Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Igreja Matriz de Alijo. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
- Free buffet breakfast served daily
- Free WiFi
- Free self-parking
- Enjoy Regional cuisine while dining at O Barão
- Take a swim in the outdoor pool
- Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
- On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court
- Steps from Igreja Matriz de Alijo and Jardim da Avenida Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro
- Pets welcome for a fee
Forrester Essence Douro Hotel offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.
A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Forrester Essence Douro Hotel. Self parking is free.
This 4-star Alijó pousada is smoke free.
Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
O Barão – This restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Bar – This bar only serves light fare.
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
- 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
- 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: EUR 25 per pet, per day
- Maximum 2 pets Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per day
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
We should mention
- The seasonal pool will open on 01 May and close on 31 October.
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