Ultra-Luxurious Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel Opens in Porto, Portugal

Portugal, March 12, 2025 – Located on the south bank of the Douro River in the city of Vila Nova de Gaia, the brand-new, five-star Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel offers travelers a unique experience that combines the heritage of Portugal's Tivoli Hotels & Resorts and Kopke, the oldest Port wine house in the world.

Built around the restoration of the centuries-old Kopke wine cellars, Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia is spread across nearly five acres, situated on terraces resembling the Douro Valley vineyards and offering spectacular views of the city of Porto, the Douro River and Luis I Bridge. The property has three distinct areas named after various types of Port—Vintage, Tawny and White—which are built around a refurbished Kopke Port wine cellar where dozens of barrels holding more than 528,000 gallons of wine are aging. The cellar will soon open to guests, engaging them with an immersive experience that includes distinctive events and unique Port wine tastings. 

149 guest rooms and suites welcome guests with a contemporary and industrial design, offering signature Tivoli touches, warm burgundy and earth tones, and soft tactile leather and wool fabrics that provide warmth and texture while honoring Kopke’s wine-making heritage. Historic photographs adorn the walls, telling the story of the Douro Valley, its vineyards and the harvest, paying homage to the region’s most famous wine, Port.

Michelin-Starred Chef Helms Culinary Program

Helmed by renowned Spanish chef Nacho Manzano of three-Michelin-starred Casa Marcial in Asturais, Northern Spain, Tivoli Kopke’s culinary offerings can be enjoyed in two restaurants—the fine dining 1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar and Boa Vista Terrace by Nacho Manzano, a casual all-day dining concept. 

Boasting stellar views over Porto city and the Douro River, 1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar by Nacho Manzano presents an 11-course tasting menu celebrating haute cuisine paired with the Douro region’s most exquisite wines, including renowned Kopke Port wines and exceptional Douro DOC still wines from Quinta de São Luiz and Quinta da Boavista. Signature dishes on the debut menu include Oyster with Duck Sauce and Codium Seaweed Smoothie, and Beef Sirloin, Seaweed Pesto and Pickled Salad. The tasting menu is available for dinner only and changes every two months. 

Open for lunch and dinner, and overlooking Porto, Boa Vista Terrace by Nacho Manzano is the ideal spot for a casual meal with friends, family and colleagues, offering a menu that draws inspiration from the Atlantic Ocean. Confit cod, mussels and cock rice are some of the menu’s delicacies. From April to October, the Sky Bar Kopke will serve signature Port cocktails alongside spectacular views, showcasing a more relaxed way to enjoy Port wine.

Hotel Amenities – Pools, Gardens, Spa, and More

The hotel’s leisure amenities include one outdoor heated swimming pool, a luxurious Tivoli Spa and a Tivoli Shape fitness center with top-of-the-range Technogym equipment. Guests can take full advantage of the property’s 2.2 acres of outdoor gardens, including a chef’s herb garden and a path to a restored pedestrian route called “Caminho Romântico”, which provides direct access to Gaia’s riverside promenade and Luis I Bridge.

At 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 fuses 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—features the iconic schist stones from the Douro Valley in a treatment room scented by wine-infused candles. Facial treatments feature the award-winning spa product brands: Natura Bissé and The Hydrafacial, and the spa itself includes five treatment rooms, a wood and glass-walled sauna, a steam room, and a hydrodynamic pool with phototherapy for pure relaxation. Guests can enjoy stunning views of Porto from the sauna and the hydro pool. 

Ideal for Business Travel

With more than 18,000 sq. ft. of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting spaces, the hotel offers spectacular settings and views, six fully equipped meeting rooms, and venues for all types of events from VIP dinners and weddings to conferences and product launches, including automobiles, which have direct access to the events area. Chef Nacho Manzano also oversees the Meeting & Events banqueting menus, ensuring attendees receive an authentic Tivoli Kopke experience. The hotel’s exclusive Kopke wine cellar is also available for hosting distinct gatherings and celebrations.

A Cultural Hub in Porto

Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia aims to establish itself as cultural hub in the destination, attracting locals and travelers alike. The hotel’s corridors, public areas and bedrooms serve as the hotel’s art gallery, showcasing a collection of black and white photographs of the region by Domingos Alvão, the most famous Portuguese photographer of the 20th century. The Abanca Foundation also has a permanent exhibition of paintings with replicas of famous artists such Picasso or Salvador Dalí in the main public areas. Live music fans can enjoy entertaining Bossa Nova shows every Thursday as part of Tivoli Live, which celebrates local musicians.

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 Luís I Bridge. The hotel is walking distance from main local attractions, with direct access to the lively Gaia riverbank, with its restaurants, bars and shops. Porto’s historical city center is just a few minutes’ walk, Devesas train station is close by, and Francisco Sá 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 is its eighth property in Portugal.

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Editor’s Note:

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts is part of the Minor Hotels and currently operates 17 properties in Portugal, Brazil, Qatar, China and The Netherlands. With 90 years of experience, Tivoli Hotels & Resorts differentiates through a range of unique and authentic experiences offered to guests along with innovative and outstanding service. In Portugal, Tivoli has properties in main tourism destinations, from the cosmopolitan city of Lisbon to the romantic medieval town Sintra, and the beaches and golf courses of the Algarve. In Brazil, Tivoli hotels has properties in the vibrant São Paulo and coastal Bahia. In Qatar, the brand portfolio includes three hotels, two in the historic centre of Doha and one on the coast in Al Wakra.

Tivoli is a member of Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands.

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About Minor Hotels

Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator, and investor currently with more than 540 hotels in operation. Minor Hotels passionately explores new possibilities in hospitality with a diverse portfolio of properties designed intelligently to appeal to different kinds of travelers, serving new passions as well as personal needs. Through our Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Tivoli, NH Collection, NH Hotels, nhow, Elewana, Marriott, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Radisson Blu and Minor International properties, Minor Hotels operates in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, South America and North America. With dynamic plans to expand existing brands and explore strategic acquisitions throughout opportunistic markets, Minor Hotels pursues a vision of a more passionate and interconnected world.Minor Hotels is part of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program, enabling travelers to savor every moment at home or away, while being recognized and rewarded at participating hotels and resorts worldwide. For more information, please visit www.ghadiscovery.com. 

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About Kopke 

Established in 1638, before the demarcation of the Douro Wine Region in 1756, Kopke is the oldest Port Wine House in the world. Founded by Nicolau Kopke, the company evolved from a diverse business to become a renowned producer of Port wine. The purchase of Quinta de S. Luiz in 1922 consolidated its role as an important Port wine producer. Kopke is one of the main brands of the Sogevinus group, accounting for over 75% of sales in foreign markets, namely the Netherlands, USA, South Korea, Denmark and the United Kingdom. With its extensive library of old wines, which includes remarkably rare White and Tawny ports, this has long established Kopke's reputation as the maker of some of the best Port wines.