Pousada de Alijo Charming Hotel 4* (Portugal) - Inn Reviews

Address: Rua Comendador Jose Rufino, Alijo 5070-031, Portugal (Formerly Pousada do Barao de Forrester)

Region: Portugal > Northern Portugal > Vila Real District > Alijo

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

Ranked #1 of 3 B&Bs / Inns in Alijo

Price Range: ££

Hotel Class:4 star (4*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Alijo Pousada is in the heart of the Douro Wine Region, in the village of Alijo. Rooms have cable TV and are air conditioned. The Pousada has its own restaurant and bar for guests who choose to dine in. Guests can enjoy many activities while staying at Alijo Pousada, such as taking a cruise on the Douro River, canoeing, fishing, hiking or visiting the many local vineyards. ... more less

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canoeboy

Newmarket, Canada

Senior Contributor

44 reviews

22 hotel reviews

Reviews in 25 cities

48 helpful votes

“Good location to explore wine country”

Reviewed 24 October 2012

Alijo is a small quiet town. We stayed at this pousada for 2 nights of our 15 night tour. On our way from Viseau we drove along the Duoro River which was beautiful with all the terraced vineyards, then through Pinhao and up to Alijo on a narrow, winding but scenic road. Had a very comfortable room at the Pousada... More

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AusTravellers7

Gold Coast

33 reviews

16 hotel reviews

Reviews in 20 cities

16 helpful votes

“Adequate hotel but not a Pousada"”

Reviewed 18 September 2012

We recently stayed one night at this Pousada. It is not up to the standard or expectations of other Pousadas. It is an adequate hotel with a good dining room. It is more of the family of the hotels which are members of the Logis of France. Good local hotels serving regional food. Service was good and room pleasant.

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Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your comments in Tripadvisor. Your opinion is very important to the Pousada de Alijó – Barão de Forrester and to other guests that consider a trip to Douro. The Pousada de Alijó, Baron of Forrester hotel, is a charming hotel in a region known for its port wine, the Vale do Douro. The... More

ChuminParis

Loveland, Colorado

23 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 12 cities

14 helpful votes

“A Wonderful Accommodating Inn in a Peaceful Town”

Reviewed 20 July 2012

From the wonderfully friendly greeting by the entire staff, through the welcome glass of local wine, the dinners, the rooms and the assistance provided, it would be hard to imagine a more accommodating Inn. On a Sunday evening at 5:30, the receptionist arranged a visit to a local winery, our waiter was ever so helpful with the sumptuous meal served... More

Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your excellent comments in Tripadvisor. Your opinion is very important to the Pousada de Alijó – Barão de Forrester and to other guests that consider a trip to Douro. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in a near future. Kind regards, Paulo Jorge Silva Unit Supervisor More

Sydno1

Senior Reviewer

6 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

5 helpful votes

“Enjoyable stay!”

Reviewed 20 June 2012 via mobile

We had a great stay at the pousada. Wonderful staff, fantastic breakfast, and nice room. Comfortable bed and a good tub/ shower. We only had time to stop one night but the drive up the mountain was scenic and fun. The dining room downstairs and the common areas were comfortable and convenient. Worked several hours in the common room downstairs;... More

Dear Customer, We are very glad to have met your expectations and that you have had an enjoyable stay. We would like to thank you for valuing the staff performance which has been shared with them and the other very pleasant reviews about breakfast and room. Thank you very much for your nice comments and for choosing Pousada de Alijó.... More

Vicky G

Hartford, Connecticut

7 reviews

4 hotel reviews

1 helpful vote

“Charming Pousada”

Reviewed 17 June 2012

A charming Pousada overlooking a beautiful pool and courtyard area. Staff in restaurant was excellent. Only draw back - downtown, next to children's playground. Otherwise great!

Dear Customer, thank you very much for choosing to stay at Pousada de Alijó. It is with a satisfaction that we acknowledge the positive general feedback regarding our Pousada and in particular of the team of Restaurant. It is reassuring to know that our endeavor to create memorable moments is successful. We hope to be able to welcome you again... More

DrNurse

Ontario, Canada

Contributor

14 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 10 cities

15 helpful votes

“Fantastic hotel staff!”

Reviewed 28 September 2011

In our cycling trip of the Douro River Valley one of my dreams and goals was to stay in a Portuguese Pousada. I must admit that I was slightly disappointed with the Pousada do Barao de Forrester...our room was small, overlooked the parking lot, our bathroom was difficult to manage (you had to move the mirror to look out the... More

kjp_11

London, United Kingdom

10 reviews

8 hotel reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

8 helpful votes

“misleading promise of facilities! overpriced! very disappointing!”

Reviewed 30 August 2011

I have just returned from a few days visit to the north of Portugal. i particularly chose to spend a couple of nights at the Pousada do Barao de Forrester as I wanted to combine touring with the chance to play some tennis. It was obvious on arrival that the tennis court was unusable as the condition was (in the... More

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Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience at Pousada de Alijó and for your feedback on the exterior common areas and cost per night. We are very sorry for not being able to meet your expectations and we truly apologize for the inconveniences you have been through during your stay. The swimming pool of the Pousada is well maintained... More

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colinbakeroak

Exeter, United Kingdom

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3 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

3 helpful votes

“town is a dump”

Reviewed 15 June 2011

Helpfull staff Very clean good parking Town is a dump Restaurant dont order codfish tower.. How a chef cook. can make a fish so tough and place it on a tower of greens is a miracle. colin devon.

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for the nice comments regarding the staff performance, the cleanness and the parking of the Pousada. We truly apologize for the inconvenience of the dinner served. The Codfish Tower is a very imaginative and modern dish, usually with great acceptance. We appreciate that you made us aware... More

jlipof

New York City, New York

9 reviews

9 hotel reviews

10 helpful votes

“Charming in the Douro”

Reviewed 28 April 2011

If you want to see the Douro Valley this is a great spot for an overnight stay..not the most modern Pousada but really comfortable with a really nice helpful staff & an excellent dining room...worth the excursion to see this area

Dear Guest, Thank you for your very kind comments about Pousada Barão de Forrester and for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear that the Pousada was well located for guests visiting the Douro region and that you found our staff very helpful and also enjoyed your meals in the Restaurant. We will be delighted... More

CKH0026

Lisbon, Portugal

15 reviews

12 hotel reviews

Reviews in 11 cities

“For what you pay..its not worth it...an OK Hotel...needs refurbishing!”

Reviewed 20 March 2011

Hotel is a very nice Pousada de Portugal...however it was fully refurbished in 1996 and thats a long time ago and it tells. If you are stopping by on the way to the east of the country..then its good..but if you are staying there because you are visiting the Douro region, than stay elsewhere. The garden is not well kept,... More

Dear Customer, thank you very much for choosing to stay at Pousadas de Portugal. We take all feedback seriously, and sincerely regret that we did not meet your expectations. We welcome all constructive criticism, as it helps us to get better! We hope you can choose again Pousadas de Portugal. Best Regards More

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